Highlights
Rebecca's Ether Gear, Cat Leaper, allows her to not only reverse time but also jump into an entirely new parallel world.
World 30, created by Cat Leaper, presents significant differences from its predecessor, World 29. In World 29, an unfortunate incident plagued the Edens One, resulting in its utter devastation and the subsequent corruption of Ziggy. However, in World 30, this catastrophe never transpired, resulting in a divergent sequence of events and outcomes.
The revelation of Cat Leaper's true powers introduced a fresh narrative to Edens Zero, one that encompasses concepts like time travel and parallel universes. Initially, it was thought that Rebecca's Ether Gear only granted her a speed boost, but it was later revealed that it also bestows upon her the ability to reverse time in critical situations. Unlike ordinary time reversal, Cat Leaper allows Rebecca to leap out of her current timeline and create an entirely new parallel world.
Since very little was known about the full extent of this power, Rebecca initially believed that the new world would be identical to the previous one. However, this theory was proven wrong as Edens Zero showcased numerous changes in the new world, demonstrating the significant and far-ranging impact of Cat Leaper. Although the changes seemed insignificant at first, as the series progressed, viewers were shown the drastic differences between World 29 and the new World 30.
The Formation of Timelines and Worlds
Master Noah, the first to discover the existence of such power in our world, possessed a unique Ether Gear called the Eye of God. This power, acting like an eternal GPS tracker, enabled him to detect a discrepancy in Rebecca's location. Through repeated encounters with this phenomenon, he began to understand the true extent of Rebecca's abilities, which involved the creation of an entirely new world.
Moreover, Master Noah was able to unravel the existence of multiple parallel worlds, with World 29 being the specific world that Belial Gore had infiltrated. Unbeknownst to her, Rebecca had already utilized Cat Leaper's power to reverse time a total of 29 times, thereby entering different timelines that diverged from her previous one. It was when she consciously employed Cat Leaper's power to escape from Drakken Joe's clutches that World 30 came into being.
With Rebecca retaining her memory of the previous world, the emergence of various alterations in the new world becomes evident, unraveling a plethora of fresh inquiries and enigmas concerning the genuine functionality of the Cat Leaper. Although the elaborate mechanisms behind this phenomenon remain undisclosed, the series has introduced viewers to numerous profound transformations and their profound ramifications.
The Destruction of Edens One
In the ongoing timeline, Shiki and his companions find themselves confronted by a dangerous adversary: a tainted Ziggy and his Four Dark Stars. Meanwhile, in World 29, the imminent peril that Shiki and the others face does not exist. This is due to a shocking catastrophe that took place within the Sakura Cosmos, resulting in the utter annihilation of the once mighty Edens One. Amidst this devastation, only one person emerged as a survivor - Connor.
In World 30, however, Edens One managed to avoid its tragic destiny, allowing Connor to continue his journey on the ship without joining the Edens Zero crew. This crucial disparity between the two worlds ultimately led to Ziggy's corruption and the inclusion of the Four Dark Stars in his faction of villainy.
Had the Edens One suffered its intended fate, Ziggy would have never been revived, leaving his lifeless body on Planet Granbell. This difference holds paramount importance in distinguishing World 29 from World 30, as it paves the way for the resurrection of a prominent character who has now become one of the series' most formidable adversaries.
The Journey to Sun Jewel
Another difference between the two worlds lies in the voyage to Planet Sun Jewel. In World 29, Edens Zero had to take a detour to Planet Sun Jewel due to a debris field, thus increasing their journey time by a few days. At the same time, Captain Connor was rescued by Edens Zero. The debris field resulted from the tragic accident of Edens One, leading to the complete destruction of the ship and leaving Connor stranded in space.
In World 30, Edens One did not encounter the same accident, which explains the absence of a debris field during the crew's trip to Sun Jewel. As a result, their journey was reduced to just one day, and Connor was no longer on board Edens Zero. These were the initial changes Rebecca observed upon transitioning to World 30, although she remained unaware of their significance in the greater scheme of things.
The Edens Zero’s Fate
Shiki's murder by Drakken Joe in World 29 caused him to cease to exist in that world. The crew was imprisoned and the Four Shining Stars were disbanded. Meanwhile, Rebecca was closely monitored to determine when she awakened her Cat Leaper power.
In World 30, Rebecca retained her previous memories for the first time when time leaping. This greatly benefited Edens Zero, as Shiki defeated Drakken Joe and his syndicate was dismantled. The Element 4 were also disbanded, and Belial Gore came under the supervision of the Interstellar Union Army. Some minor changes, like Jinn's appearance, were also noticeable, although they did not have significant implications. As the story of Edens Zero progresses, it is likely that more discrepancies will be revealed, shedding light on the extent of Rebecca's powers.
Edens Zero is available to stream on Crunchyroll.