Aria the Scarlet Ammo

緋弾のアリア

2011 25 min 1 Seasons 12 Episodes

★ 7.3 / 10 61 ratings

Action & AdventureAnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

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Synopsis

In response to the worsening crime rate, Japan creates Tokyo Butei High, an elite academy where "Butei" or armed detectives hone their deadly skills in hopes of becoming mercenary-like agents of justice. One particular Butei is Kinji Tooyama, an anti-social and curt sophomore dropout who was once a student of the combat-centric Assault Division. Kinji now lives a life of leisure studying logistics in order to cover up his powerful but embarrassing special ability. However, his peaceful days soon come to an end when he becomes the target of the infamous "Butei Killer," and runs into an emotional hurricane and outspoken prodigy of the highest rank, Aria Holmes Kanzaki, who saves Kinji's life and demands that he become her partner after seeing what he is truly capable of.

About

Aria the Scarlet Ammo premiered on April 15, 2011. It falls under the Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 12 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on TBS. and concluded its run on July 1, 2011.

Why viewers enjoy Aria the Scarlet Ammo

Aria the Scarlet Ammo targets fans of Action & Adventure anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Aria the Scarlet Ammo was animated by J.C.STAFF, movic, FlyingDog, and broadcast on TBS.

Critical reception

Aria the Scarlet Ammo holds a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 61 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Aria the Scarlet Ammo include: super power, crime investigation, shounen, anime, based on light novel. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

Rie Kugimiya
Junji Majima
Mariya Ise
Ayako Kawasumi
Kaori Ishihara
Takuya Eguchi
Mikako Takahashi
Takayuki Kondo
Kenji Nojima

Production credits

Direction: Youhei Suzuki
Writing: Chugaku Akamatsu · Sawako Hirabayashi

Release dates

Premiered

April 15, 2011

Last aired

July 1, 2011

Seasons & episodes

Season1

April 14, 2011·12episodes

Kinji Tōyama, a student at a special school for armed detectives called Butei High. He wishes to quit being a Butei, but his plans are disrupted when he meets Aria H. Kanzaki, an elite student, during a bombing incident. They form a partnership, and the series follows them as they work to solve crimes, particularly the case of the "Butei Killer," while navigating their romantic tension and Kinji's secret "Hysteria Mode" ability.