The appeal and reviews of ARIA The OVA ~ARIETTA~"ARIA The OVA ~ARIETTA~" is an OVA released on September 21, 2007, based on the popular manga "ARIA" by Kozue Amano. The work is made up of 30-minute episodes and was distributed by Media Factory. It is directed by Junichi Sato, produced by Hal Film Maker, and produced by Shochiku, Media Factory, TV Tokyo Media Net, and AT-X. storyThe story of "ARIA The OVA ~ARIETTA~" begins one morning. The story unfolds with a scene in which an unfamiliar junior opens the door and enters the breakfast table while Alicia is absent. After the protagonist, Akari Minami, dreams that she has become a prima ballerina, she feels confused by the unusual scenery of her everyday life. Even after waking up, her anxiety does not disappear, and she wonders, "Why did Alicia choose me?" After confiding this question to Alicia, Alicia begins to talk about her past. It is a page in the unknown history of the ARIA Company that leads to Akari's joining the company, and depicts the feelings that have been passed down from senior to junior Undine, from Grandma to Alicia to Akari. CommentaryThe setting of "ARIA" is the water planet "Aqua", which was reborn through planetary remodeling in the year 2301 AD. The tourist city of Neo-Venice on this planet is a city of waterways, where gondolas are the main means of transportation. Gondola rowers for tourists are called Undines (pilots), and are a popular occupation in the city. Akari Minami, a 15-year-old girl, comes to Aqua from the planet Manhome with the dream of becoming an Undine, lives in a rooming house at the pilot shop "ARIA Company", and works hard every day to train to become a full-fledged Undine. castThe main cast includes:
Main StaffThe main staff are as follows:
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Evaluation and Appeal"ARIA The OVA ~ARIETTA~" is a work that faithfully reproduces the worldview of the original work while pursuing the depth and beauty that only OVAs can offer. In particular, the story of Akari's growth and her bond with Alicia will deeply move viewers. Director Junichi Sato's delicate direction and Makoto Koga's beautiful character designs bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest. In addition, the beautiful melodies of the music by Choro club feat. Senoo will liven up the story and soothe the hearts of viewers. The appeal of this work lies above all in its beautiful visuals and heartwarming story. The waterside scenery of Neo-Venice and the graceful movement of the gondolas are not only visually beautiful, but also have a soothing effect on the viewer's soul. In addition, the relationships and growth of characters such as Akari, Alicia, Aika, and Alice are carefully depicted, allowing viewers to empathize with their lives and feel the joy of growing together. Furthermore, this work is closely related to the other works in the ARIA series, so you can enjoy it throughout the entire series. Starting with "ARIA The Animation," the series continues with "ARIA The NATURAL," "ARIA The ORIGINATION," and "ARIA The AVVENIRE," depicting the history of the ARIA Company along with Akari's growth, drawing viewers into the consistent story. "ARIA The OVA ~ARIETTA~" holds a special place in the series, making it an essential work for fans of the series. Recommended pointsHere are some reasons why we recommend "ARIA The OVA ~ARIETTA~":
In conclusion, "ARIA The OVA ~ARIETTA~" is a work that can be recommended to many viewers due to its beautiful visuals, heartwarming story, delicate direction, beautiful music, and its connection to the series. I recommend it not only to fans of the ARIA series, but to anyone who wants beautiful animation and a moving story. |
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