To me "Space Opera" always felt like something I could never QUITE define, but I've always found myself going back to Harlock: Space Pirate as my first example...
@Brianna-eo8nu
2 жыл бұрын
The term “Space Opera” implies the existence of other space-based sci-fi genres that take their names from types of literary theatre, such as space play, space musical and space theatrical dance. But idk if we’re ready for that conversation…
@IrismonoYT
2 жыл бұрын
I'd watch a space musical...
@TheDylls
Жыл бұрын
Yooooo
@spark300c
11 ай бұрын
well it coined in 1930s. it kind like several genre got called punk in 1980s. another term for space opera is space fantasy.
@sciencefantastic
2 жыл бұрын
Space opera I feel goes hand in hand with the term “space epic”. A story with a grand scope in a far future space setting tends to be something space opera falls under, so space epic is applicable.
@RelativelyBest
Жыл бұрын
"Super-science epics" would have been a _far_ superior name for the genre in my opinion.
@WordsinTime
2 жыл бұрын
I just started the Sun Eater series and loved Empire of Silence. I'd describe it as sci-fantasy and a space opera. I just started the second book Howling Dark, and have a feeling it's going to be a pretty epic series!
@WordsinTime
2 жыл бұрын
@Rough Collies Rock I’ve read all the books that are out, and it’s my favourite current series!
@WordsinTime
2 жыл бұрын
@Rough Collies Rock That’s awesome, best of luck with it!
@BatteryHalfEaten
Жыл бұрын
I looked up this video because I just now randomly plucked Sun Eater off the library shelf and I didn’t know what a Space Opera is! I can’t tell if this book is well-known or not, but since I’ve never heard of it before I’m surprised to see your comment here
@WordsinTime
Жыл бұрын
@@BatteryHalfEaten Sun Eater has a growing following on BookTube but it’s not widely known yet. It should be because it’s an awesome series!
@aliciacampos5789
2 жыл бұрын
Very much enjoy your videos. I always learn something new!
@pasiedonify
2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel, love your approach, sometimes find the channels talking about science fiction feel a little pretentious but love your direct and easy to understand approach. I’d love to hear hear your thoughts on Expeditionary Force…
@johnluther554
2 жыл бұрын
Came across your channel few days ago and have been binge watching your older videos. Thanks for the explanations as well as recommendations.
@Alexander-tu3iv
2 жыл бұрын
Dune actually fits almost perfectly in the older planetary romance subgenre.
@leeming1317
Жыл бұрын
So say we all speech is probably my favorite chilling space speech. SO SAY WE ALL
@bookendsandbiscuits
2 жыл бұрын
Understanding sub genres can be very confusing, enjoyed this breakdown :)
@user-lp7tx1fe6t
2 жыл бұрын
The picture you chose for you thumbnail is incredible
@JLchevz
2 жыл бұрын
I love these videos because you understand the genre so well and they're very well made.
@LarryHasOpinions
2 жыл бұрын
great vid, i had never heard of horse opera! :-D
@scene247
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent channel and content. You have my subscription 💫
@tedbrasso6831
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yay i was waiting for your next vid haha
@Gworms
2 жыл бұрын
Just when I’m getting on a space opera kick, I find this gem. Great video!
@tokyoreads4019
2 жыл бұрын
Horse operas!? Haha I had no idea that was a thing. This is a great summary. I’ve always assumed the “opera” in space opera was related to the musical form; stories that are complex, long, and entertaining 🪐🎶
@K_E_Robin
Жыл бұрын
I havn't heard term "Super Science Epic" before but I love the sound of it! 😀
@leeming1317
Жыл бұрын
whenever i use this term with friends or colleagues they think of naked space vikings singing about space conquest lol
@illianagarcia4826
Жыл бұрын
Like Star Wars and Star Treks franchises and final space?
@johnhenry524
Жыл бұрын
What was the name and title of the 1900 space opera?
@thomasciarlariello3228
Жыл бұрын
Excelent
@willh2739
2 жыл бұрын
dune doesn't just qualify as a space opera because of its themes of grandeur, no, it qualifies as a space opera because the story hinges on galactic politics, human biological/societal/technological evolution in space across thousands of worlds, not just because there are themes of grandeur on the planet of Arrakis alone. wtf?
@jeremy8478
2 жыл бұрын
David webber is space opera!
@dalaillama4209
2 жыл бұрын
Can anyone recommend me really hard science fiction books... Be It's really hard to find books similar to red mars or diaspora (plausible science application in real life)
@tokyoreads4019
2 жыл бұрын
I’d recommend Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. It was my first hard sci-fi and made me fall in love with the genre.
@dalaillama4209
2 жыл бұрын
@@tokyoreads4019 thanks I will check it
@pipe2devnull
2 жыл бұрын
Project Hail Mary by Weir
@vevohitz8339
2 жыл бұрын
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war
@hurdygurdyguy1
2 жыл бұрын
Check out Hal Clement...from about the '60's he was regarded as one of the kings of hard scifi (I guess in today's parlance he would be "old school hard sf")
@StevenSiew2
9 ай бұрын
Is the 1979 Mobile Suit Gundam Space Opera? Take place in SPACE? CHECK Faster than light travel? NOPE Giant new weapons? CHECK Lots of Space Colonies? CHECK Grand Space battle? CHECK
@david22262
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. That’s for explaining the origins of the “space opera”.
@ShaneJoshua1980
2 жыл бұрын
So what is more pulpy stuff like Flash Gordon be.
@illianstrange5556
2 жыл бұрын
So I guess halo is a space opera video game. :)
@FatHulkRideEbike
9 ай бұрын
Spinward Fringe!!
@KennyOmegasCavity
2 жыл бұрын
You should read Legend of The Galactic Heroes, it's a popular japanese space opera novel from 70s about the pros and cons of both democracy and monarchy/dictatorship.
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