Detailed review and rating of ARIA The ORIGINATION Special Navigation #5

ARIA The ORIGINATION Special Navigation #5 - ARIA The ORIGINATION Special Navigation

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

June 25, 2008

■Release and sales

・Distributor: Media Factory

■Frequencies

24 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original story by Kozue Amano

■ Director

・Director: Junichi Sato

■ Production

Animation Production: Hal Film Makers Production: ARIA Company

■Works

©2008 Kozue Amano/Mag Garden・ARIA Company

■ Story

Aqua is a water planet created by planetary modification. In its tourist city, Neo-Venice, the most coveted occupation is a gondola pilot called an Undine. Akari Mizunashi, a 15-year-old girl, came to Aqua from Manhome with the dream of becoming an Undine. Akari trains every day at ARIA Company, a piloting shop run by Alicia Florence, one of the three great water fairies. Although she sometimes has her own worries, she is working hard to become a Prima Undine together with Aika from Himeya and Alice from Orange Planet.

■Explanation

Akari Minami is a girl who dreams of becoming a Prima Undine. The "ARIA" series is a futuristic healing animation that depicts the daily lives of Akari and other Undines with great emotion. The theme of the long-awaited third season "ORIGINATION" is "Beginning". Akari and her friends have been working hard at their training, but new changes are about to come. With the same staff and cast, including Director Junichi Sato, who has been spinning the story of ARIA, we will deliver a new and wonderful story that will connect to the future to all of you who love ARIA.

■Cast

・Akari Mizunashi/Erino Hazuki/Ai/Kaori Mizuhashi/Alicia Florence/Sayaka Ohara/Aria Pokoten (President of Aria)/Chinami Nishimura/Aika/S. Granchesta/Chiwa Saito/Akira E. Ferrari/Junko Minagawa/Alice Carroll/Ryo Hirohashi/Athena Glory/Tomoko Kawakami

■ Main staff

・Original story: Kozue Amano ("ARIA" published by Mag Garden)
・Director, series composition: Junichi Sato ・Screenplay: Reiko Yoshida, Ayuna Fujisaki, Tatsuhiko Urahata ・Assistant director: Kenichi Takeshita ・Character design: Makoto Koga ・Chief animation director: Masayuki Otochi ・Art director: Kenichi Tajiri ・Color design: Yoshimi Kawakami ・Director of photography: Hiroshi Yoshida ・Editor: Kentaro Tsubone (REAL-T)
・Music／Choro Club feat. Senoo
Producer: Tetsuo Uchida Animation: Hal Film Makers Production: ARIA Company

■ Main Characters

Akari Minami is a girl who is training to become an Undine. She is still a beginner, but when she uses her own unique (wrong) way of rowing, in which she rows in the opposite direction, she becomes invincible.
Aika S. Granchesta Akari's first friend. She is the heir to the long-established pilotage shop "Himeya", but is a big fan of Alicia and spends all her time at "ARIA Company".
・Alice Carol Belongs to Orange Planet. Although she is an apprentice at the Pair of Gloves, she has considerable skills. She is unsociable and bad with people, but she also has a genuine and cute side.
Alicia Florence: Alicia Akari's senior at work. She is one of the top guides in the industry, even called one of the "Three Great Water Fairies." She is the object of everyone's admiration.
・Aria Pokoten (President of Aria)
A male aqua cat. He serves as the president of "ARIA Company" due to the tradition of the pilotage shop making a cat with blue eyes the symbol of the shop and a prayer for safety.
Akira E. Ferrari belongs to Himeya. He is one of the top guides in the industry, and is known as one of the "Three Great Water Fairies" along with Alicia and Athena. He is Alicia's childhood friend and often sees her as a rival.
Athena Glory belongs to Orange Planet. She is clumsy, so much so that even her junior, Alice, is astonished by her, but her skills as a guide and her boatmanship are impressive to everyone.
A girl who lives in Aiman ​​Home. At first she hated Aqua, but after meeting Akari, she fell in love with Aqua. She keeps in touch with Akari through email.

■Subtitle

・Special Navigation／In that slightly secret place…(2008/06/25)

■ Related works

・ARIA The Animation
・ARIA The NATURAL
・ARIA The OVA ARIETTA
・ARIA The ORIGINATION
・ARIA The ORIGINATION Picture Drama ・ARIA The AVVENIRE

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Spiralle ・Lyrics by Eri Kawai ・Music by Mina Kubota ・Arrangement by Mina Kubota ・Singer by Yui Makino

・ED1
・Dream of the Birdcage・Lyrics: Akino Arai・Composition: Akino Arai, Hisaaki Hokari・Arrangement: Hisaaki Hokari・Singer: Akino Arai

ARIA The ORIGINATION Special Navigation #5 - Detailed Review and Recommendation

"ARIA The ORIGINATION Special Navigation #5" is an OVA released on June 25, 2008, and is a special episode of the series based on Kozue Amano's manga "ARIA". This episode is a long-awaited new story for fans of the series, and it is a heartwarming story that depicts the daily lives of Akari Minami and her friends.

Story and Characters

This episode depicts Akari Minami as she devotes herself to her daily training at the "ARIA Company." Although Akari is still a half-baked Undine, her unique rowing style makes her an invincible presence. Her growth and friendships, as well as her life on the water planet Aqua, deeply move viewers. In particular, her interactions with Aika and Alice reaffirm the bonds that have been built throughout the series. Additionally, Alicia Florence is a goal for Akari, and her kindness and strictness add depth to the story.

Animation and Music

The animation is by Hal Filmmaker, and features beautiful waterside scenery and detailed character expressions. In particular, the cityscape of Neo-Venice is reminiscent of real Venice, making it visually appealing. The music is by Choro Club feat. Senoo, and its calm, soothing melodies add to the atmosphere of the story. The opening theme "Spirale" and the ending theme "Birdcage Dream" are beautiful songs that symbolize the theme of the series, soothing the viewer's heart.

Director and staff

The director is Junichi Sato, whose delicate direction enhances the emotional impact of the story. Sato is also in charge of the series composition, and the entire storyline is beautifully drawn with consistency. The screenplay was written by Reiko Yoshida, Ayuna Fujisaki, and Tatsuhiko Urahata, and carefully portrays the emotions of the characters. The character designs are by Makoto Koga, and the chief animation director is Masayuki Otochi, who realistically portrays the characters' movements and expressions. Don't miss the beautiful backgrounds by art director Kenichi Tajiri.

Recommendations and ratings

"ARIA The ORIGINATION Special Navigation #5" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the series, but also to those who are watching "ARIA" for the first time. This episode, which depicts Akari's growth and friendship, and the beautiful scenery of Aqua, is the perfect healing animation to soothe the heart. It is especially recommended for those who value the small joys of everyday life and those who want to enjoy beautiful scenery and music.

This episode symbolizes the theme of the series, "beginnings," and you can feel Akari and her friends taking a new step. Although it is an OVA, it is a work that condenses the charm of the series and will give viewers a new impression.

Related works and entire series

The "ARIA" series began with "ARIA The Animation," followed by "ARIA The NATURAL," "ARIA The OVA ARIETTA," "ARIA The ORIGINATION," "ARIA The ORIGINATION Picture Drama," and "ARIA The AVVENIRE." These works are centered around Akari's growth and friendship, and you can enjoy consistent themes and beautiful visuals throughout the series. "ARIA The ORIGINATION Special Navigation #5" is linked to these works, but can also be enjoyed as an independent story.

The "ARIA" series is a story that treasures the small joys of everyday life, and gives viewers peace of mind. In particular, the beauty of the waterside scenery and gondolas, and the kindness of the characters are what make this series stand out. Throughout the series, viewers can feel Akari's growth and friendship, providing them with irreplaceable time.

Conclusion

"ARIA The ORIGINATION Special Navigation #5" is a must-watch for fans of the series, and is also recommended for first-time viewers of "ARIA." This episode, which depicts Akari's growth and friendship, as well as Aqua's beautiful scenery, is the perfect healing animation to soothe your heart. Be sure to check out this special episode while enjoying the entire series.