Akari Mizunashi
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 6, 2005 – December 29, 2005
- Season
- Fall 2005
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Hal Film Maker
- Director
- Junichi Satou
- Original creator
- Kozue Amano
- Music
- Choro Club, Takeshi Senoo
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Iyashikei97%Ships97%Work90%Philosophy85%Female Protagonist83%Primarily Female Cast82%Foreign81%Episodic75%Urban Fantasy74%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things68%
TVFINISHED2005 FALL7.6 / 10 AniList score
ARIA The ANIMATION
ARIA The ANIMATION
Synopsis
Drift peacefully into Neo Venezia, a city on the planet Aqua (formerly known as Mars). By the 24th century, humans have found a way to colonize the previously uninhabitable planet. As futuristic as that sounds, Neo Venezia is still teeming with rustic beauty; gondolas on wide canals and waterways are the main mode of transportation. The city itself is a faithful replication of Manhome's (the planet formerly known as Earth) Venice. To make sure that residents and tourists alike get the most from Neo Venezia's many wonders, companies offering guided tours via gondola were formed, one of which is named Aria Company. This is the workplace of Akari Mizunashi, a free spirited teenager from Manhome who is now a novice Undine (the title given to tour guides). Join Akari as she becomes intimately acquainted with other Undine, tourists, Neo Venezia's residents, and even the city itself, learning many valuable life lessons along the way, such as the wonderful truth that there are such things as manmade miracles.
Should you watch ARIA The ANIMATION?
ARIA The ANIMATION has been well received, with an average AniList score of 76/100 — 60% of 15,356 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #10 highest-rated anime of 2005, and #8 most popular anime of 2005, and #5 highest-rated anime of Fall 2005 on AniList.
Of the 25.6K AniList users who started it, 6.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 18.7K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life — especially iyashikei, ships, work, philosophy.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kozue Amano
- Director
- Junichi Satou
- Series composition
- Junichi Satou
- Character design
- Makoto Koga
- Music
- Choro Club
- Music
- Takeshi Senoo
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. ARIA The ANIMATION is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: ARIA The NATURAL (2006)
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ARIA The ANIMATION FAQ
How many episodes does ARIA The ANIMATION have?
ARIA The ANIMATION has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch ARIA The ANIMATION?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is ARIA The ANIMATION finished?
Yes. ARIA The ANIMATION has finished airing — the final episode aired December 29, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of ARIA The ANIMATION?
Yes — the story continues in ARIA The NATURAL (2006).
Where do I start ARIA The ANIMATION?
Start here: ARIA The ANIMATION is the first entry, followed by ARIA The NATURAL.
Is ARIA The ANIMATION based on a manga?
Yes. ARIA The ANIMATION adapts the manga by Kozue Amano.
Who animated ARIA The ANIMATION?
ARIA The ANIMATION was animated by Hal Film Maker and directed by Junichi Satou.
Where can I watch ARIA The ANIMATION?
ARIA The ANIMATION is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.