Iona
main character
TV
7.0
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 12
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Full CGI92%Ships89%Post-Apocalyptic85%Dystopian79%Artificial Intelligence79%Primarily Teen Cast79%War79%Male Protagonist77%Military71%Tsundere60%
TVFINISHED2013 FALL7.0 / 10 AniList score
Arpeggio of Blue Steel
蒼き鋼のアルペジオ• Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova
Synopsis & Story
In the story, a Fleet of Fog loaded with super weapons suddenly appear all over the world. Without the ability to withstand this fleet, humanity was defeated and could no longer travel the seas. 17 years after the devastating naval war, Chihaya Gunzou and his friends somehow commandeer a Fleet of Fog submarine and rename it I-401. Together with Iona, they take on the Fleet of Fog. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Arpeggio of Blue Steel: should you watch it?
At a glance
Arpeggio of Blue Steel has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 41% of 13,138 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #53 highest-rated anime of 2013, and #65 most popular anime of 2013, and #21 highest-rated anime of Fall 2013 on AniList.
Of the 22.1K AniList users who started it, 7.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 18.2K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sci-Fi — especially full cgi, ships, post-apocalyptic, dystopian.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Arpeggio of Blue Steel is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Arpeggio of Blue Steel - Cadenza (2015)
- Optional extras: Arpeggio of Blue Steel - DC
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Ark Performance
- Director
- Seiji Kishi
- Series composition
- Makoto Uezu
- Character design
- Kazuaki Morita
- Music
- Masato Kouda
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Savior of Song” by MY FIRST STORY & nano · eps 1-8, 11
Endings
- ED1“Blue Field” by Trident · eps 2-4, 8
- ED2“Innocent Blue” by Trident · eps 5, 11
- ED3“Our Story” by nano · eps 12
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Arpeggio of Blue Steel FAQ
- How many episodes does Arpeggio of Blue Steel have?
- Arpeggio of Blue Steel has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Arpeggio of Blue Steel?
- About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is Arpeggio of Blue Steel finished?
- Yes. Arpeggio of Blue Steel has finished airing — the final episode aired December 24, 2013.
- Is there a season 2 of Arpeggio of Blue Steel?
- Yes — the story continues in Arpeggio of Blue Steel - Cadenza (2015).
- Where do I start Arpeggio of Blue Steel?
- Start here: Arpeggio of Blue Steel is the first entry, followed by Arpeggio of Blue Steel - Cadenza.
- Is Arpeggio of Blue Steel based on a manga?
- Yes. Arpeggio of Blue Steel adapts the manga by Ark Performance.
- Who animated Arpeggio of Blue Steel?
- Arpeggio of Blue Steel was animated by SANZIGEN and directed by Seiji Kishi.
- Who sings the opening of Arpeggio of Blue Steel?
- The opening, "Savior of Song", is performed by MY FIRST STORY & nano.
- Where can I watch Arpeggio of Blue Steel?
- Arpeggio of Blue Steel is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.