In 2167, the Earth was catastrophically damaged by a nearby supernova that had exploded. The explosion sent an electromagnetic wave of radiation that swept over the Earth. Now 186 years later, another more destructive wave, known as “The Second Wave”, is on it’s way to Earth… 15 year-old computer genius Shima Katase has been dreaming of going up into space longer than she can remember. So when given the chance to enter space piloting school she jumps at the chance. However, piloting is a lot more complicated than programming a computer. But what if she were to combine the two…Genius or troublemaker,Shima is certainly going to be making a name for herself among the faculty as the Second Wave approaches…

Stellvia Complete TV Series Blu-ray contains episodes 1-26 of the anime directed by Tatsuo Sato.