Aria

TV SERIES 2005 3 SEASONS

Overview

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.

This production, originally released in 2005, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.6 across its 3 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
• Produced in Japan.
• Original Language: Japanese.

Starring Cast

Erino Hazuki

Akari Mizunashi (voice)

Chiwa Saito

Aika S. Granzchesta (voice)

Ryo Hirohashi

Alice Carroll (voice)

Sayaka Ohara

Alicia Florence (voice)

Chinami Nishimura

Aria Pokoteng (voice)

Kaori Mizuhashi

Ai Aino / Hime M. Granzchesta (voice)

Seasons

Specials

22 Episodes • Aired 2006-05-07

No season overview provided for this season.

Aria the Animation

13 Episodes • Aired 2005-10-06

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?

Aria the Natural

26 Episodes • Aired 2006-04-02

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.

Aria the Origination

13 Episodes • Aired 2008-01-08

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.