3 Reasons To Watch: Dimension Movement of Nazca

By Casper on July 1, 2024

#1 Friends torn apart by destiny

Dimension Movement of Nazca is a mythological apocalypse story revolving around a group of college students. Kyoji Miura is a young man with a passion for kendo. He and his friends all study the blade under the guidance of their renowned master Tate Masanari. Yet during the final match of an important tournament, something unsettling awakens within Tate. Something that nearly kills his opponent on the spot.

PHOTO: Tate and Kyoji as historical figures, dueling on the Nazca plane.

In truth, Tate is the reincarnation of an ancient Incan warrior. Many lifetimes ago, this warrior tried to unleash the power of their God to ravage the entire world. Burning away the rot of humanity so that they might forge a new, better society from its ashes. With his lineage revealed to him, Tate abandons the world of Kendo to once again pursue this terrifying ambition. And he isn't alone.

Kyoji too is an Incan hero reincarnated into the modern day. As is everyone else in their circle of friends and acquaintances. It wasn't chance that led these people to meet each other, it was destiny. Now as they too awaken to their old lives, this presents them with a difficult decision: Do they assume their destined roles or fight to regain their normal, modern lives. A question that leads to a lot of interesting drama.

PHOTO: Tate and Kyoji as themselves, preparing for a duel with real swords.

Kyoji's best friend Daimon is an upstanding guy, but in his past life he was fiercely loyal to Tate. Now he feels bound to honor that loyalty once again, even as he resents what Tate is trying to accomplish. Another warrior is torn between the person she loved in the ancient Incan empire and the man she came to love as a Japanese teenager. The writing isn't the best, but this core drama does the character development a lot of good. There's a nice push-and-pull to the relationships between them, as people switch sides or remember new fragments of their past selves.

#2 Unique themes for an anime

What drew me to Dimension Movement of Nazca were its cultural influences. I always enjoy seeing anime tackle different cultures and settings, yet I don't believe I've ever seen another anime touch on ancient South America.

PHOTO: Takuma in the midst of a battle in the ancient Incan empire.

A large chunk of this anime takes place in Peru and its historical counterparts. Complete with gorgeous stone architecture and religious imagery. This is also reflected in the clothing, which favors imposing armors and dresses that utilize gold and feather motifs. It all looks amazing, though I wouldn't dare to make any judgments on the historical accuracy.

#3 Inspired soundtrack

Fitting for a dramatic plot like this, Dimension Movement of Nazca has an intense soundtrack. Composer Tsuneyoshi Saito delivered a score characterized by its mystical feel. As well as variety that isn't afraid to bleed into unexpected directions.

PHOTO: A golden idol manifests itself from the clouds with a path leading into its interior.

Many of the songs trend towards being ominous. While it doesn't always fit the Incan setting, Tsuneyoshi included a lot of classical influences. Dramatic piano and violin music, which is then often paired with strange chanting to create an uneasy atmosphere. My favorite song has to be Kuuchuu Shinden, which serves to punctuate some of the most dramatic turning points in the story.