Aria

ARIA

2005–2008 24 min 3 Seasons 52 Episodes

★ 8.5 / 10 35 ratings

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy

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Synopsis

Set in the early 24th century against the backdrop of the city of Neo Venezia on the planet Mars. No longer the barren red planet, Mars has been flooded, inhabited and is something of a tourist hub for those looking for rest, relaxation and a gondola ride – the primary mode of travel in Neo Venezia. The Undines are professional gondoliers, tour guides for the people passing through. Akari Mizunashi is an Undine in training and this is a piece of her story.

About

Aria premiered on October 6, 2005. It falls under the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 3 seasons and 52 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo. and concluded its run on April 1, 2008.

Why viewers enjoy Aria

Aria targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, 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 was animated by Hal Film Maker, and broadcast on TV Tokyo.

Critical reception

Aria holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 35 user reviews on TMDB, placing it among the highest-rated anime tracked on the platform.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Aria include: planet mars, magic, future, utopia, training, slice of life, coming of age, based on manga. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

Ryo Hirohashi
Chiwa Saito
Erino Hazuki
Sayaka Ohara
Chinami Nishimura
Kaori Mizuhashi
Akeno Watanabe
Tomoko Kawakami
Junko Minagawa
Hirofumi Nojima

Production credits

Direction: Junichi Sato · Kenichi Takeshita · Takahiro Natori
Writing: Kozue Amano · Reiko Yoshida · Ayuna Fujisaki

Release dates

Premiered

October 6, 2005

Last aired

April 1, 2008

Seasons & episodes

Season1

Aria the Animation

October 6, 2005·13episodes

In the early 24th century, Mars has been terraformed by mankind into a sparkling planet covered in water. Akari Mizunashi, at the age of 15, has left everything behind to travel to that reborn world, now known as Aqua. More than anything, Akari wants to be an "undine" - a female gondolier who navigates the canals of the Aquan city of Neo-Venezia. As she begins her training with the prestigious Aria Company, will she be up to the challenges that await her on the path to achieve her dream?

Season2

Aria the Natural

April 2, 2006·26episodes

Akari, Aika and Alice are three girls who share a single dream: to become the most talented gondoliers in all of Neo-Venezia! Every day they train toward their goal, exploring all the wondrous sights that the water-covered planet Aqua has to offer. As their skills improve, they find themselves faced with new challenges.

Season3

Aria the Origination

January 8, 2008·13episodes

As winter melts into spring, Akari, Aika, and Alice continue to work hard on becoming Neo-Venezia's top gondoliers. Aika starts to take on more responsibility around Himeya, Alice travels up the challenging canal near Hope Hill; even Akari spends a day working on a huge gondola called a traghetto! But there's still so much to learn... and the final test to become a Prima, which once seemed so far off in the future, might not be so far off anymore.