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ARIA The ORIGINATION

13 Episodes
24 min each
WINTER 2008

Synopsis

In Neo Venezia, Akari, Aika, and Alice continue to work diligently toward the day they become full-fledged Prima Undine (a professional tour guide gondolier). The girls have come far since they began their training, and they are slowly forming their own distinctive styles as tour guides for the city. On the long journey towards their goal, the girls have relied on the advice of their seniors from their respective companies: the patient and understanding Alicia from Aria Company, the strict and proper Akira from Himeya Company, and the clumsy yet caring Athena from Orange Planet Company. Will the girls be able to blend the advice from their mentors with their personally acquired knowledge of Neo Venezia to become praiseworthy Prima Undines? Welcome once more to Neo Venezia; the city that personifies warmth and tranquility.

Fantasy Sci-Fi Slice of Life
Format
Unknown
Episodes
13
Per Episode
24 min
Source
Unknown

Episodes

13 / 13 Episodes
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Episode 1

That Imminent Spring Breeze...

As winter melts into spring, Akari, Aika and Alice all continue to practice and set new goals for themselves. But Akari still feels like she isn't good enough to become a Prima. Will she or any of the girls ever be truly satisfied with their talents?
2
Episode 2

That Smiling Customer...

Someone has requested Akari for a gondola tour! An old woman with a kind smile says that she'd like to see a side of Neo-Venezia that only Akari can show her. Akari takes her to many unique spots, but the woman already seems familiar with them all...
3
Episode 3

Those Feelings Within...

A new vendor has opened up shop in Piazza San Marco, selling heart-shaped chocolates in glass bottles. Akari buys a bottle, and later goes to buy another, but by then, the patissier has mysteriously disappeared. Where did he go, and will he ever return?
4
Episode 4

Those Who Aim for Tomorrow...

Akari wants to help out more around the Aria Company, but she's only a Single. So Alicia suggests she try her hand at working on a Traghetto! A Traghetto is a ferry-style gondola run exclusively by Singles. Will Akari be up to the challenge?
5
Episode 5

That Keepsake Clover...

Athena and Alicia both have wonderful talents, but what about Akira? For that matter, what about Aika? Aika gets discouraged, thinking that maybe she doesn't have any natural talent, but Akira has an old story to tell that might lift Aika's spirits.
6
Episode 6

That Wonderful Extracurricular Lesson...

Akari can be a bit clumsy and makes plenty of mistakes, but it seems like Alicia never gets angry with her. Alice makes it her mission to see how Alicia handles Akari's faults, and to see if it's true that no matter what, she never scolds Akari.
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Episode 7

In That Gently Passing Time...

Akari and Alicia are going to visit Anna, the woman who trained with Alicia in the early days of the Aria Company! Many memories will be shared on this visit, including how the Aria Company itself was first founded.
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Episode 8

The Memories of That Precious Person...

Alice and Athena are going on a picnic! Alice chooses a date and makes all sorts of elaborate plans... but Athena gets overloaded with work, and can't come. Athena tries to chase after Alice to apologize, but trips and falls - and somehow loses her memory!
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Episode 9

Surrounded by That Orange Wind...

Alice has just graduated from middle school. She feels confident, and excited about what's to come. And then, Athena suggests that they finally go on the picnic that they've been planning for so long. Alice's world is about to change...
10
Episode 10

The Excitement on That Moon-Gazing Night...

Akari, Aika and Alice decide to partake in an old Manhome tradition, Moon-watching. Aika secretly invited Al to their get-together, but he hasn't shown up yet. Aika goes to look for him, but she has no idea what surprises the night has in store.
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Episode 11

Those Ever-Changing Days...

Alice is so busy now; every waking moment is full of appointments and work. Though she enjoys the life she has now, she still misses the time that she spent with her friends. It's starting to feel like she might never see Akari and Aika again.
12
Episode 12

Embraced by That Blue Sea and Wind...

As Akari and Aika leave for practice one cold winter morning, Aika has something to tell Akari. The two of them can't practice together anymore... As if that shock weren't enough, Alicia has something important to say as well.
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Episode 13

To That New Beginning...

Over the years, the Aria Company has changed. First it was Grandma's Aria Company, then it was Alicia's, and someday, it will be Akari's Aria Company. But that day might come sooner than Akari expected. Will she be ready for the future that lies ahead?

Characters

Akari Mizunashi
Voice Actors
Erino Hazuki (japanese)

Akari Mizunashi

Main

Alicia Florence
Voice Actors
Sayaka Oohara (japanese)

Alicia Florence

Main

Aika S. Granzchesta
Voice Actors
Chiwa Saitou (japanese)

Aika S. Granzchesta

Main

Akira E. Ferrari
Voice Actors
Junko Minagawa (japanese)

Akira E. Ferrari

Main

Alice Carroll
Voice Actors
Ryou Hirohashi (japanese)

Alice Carroll

Main

Athena Glory
Voice Actors
Tomoko Kawakami (japanese)

Athena Glory

Main

Staff

Kozue Amano
Kozue Amano
Original Creator
Junichi Satou
Junichi Satou
Director
Makoto Koga
Makoto Koga
Character Design
Kenichi Tajiri
Kenichi Tajiri
Art Director
Takeshi Senoo
Takeshi Senoo
Music
Choro Club
Choro Club
Music

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Aired Jan 07, 2008 to Mar 31, 2008
Season WINTER 2008
Source Unknown
Format Unknown

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