The appeal and reviews of "Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA": A thorough analysis of action-packed school life

The appeal and reviews of "Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA": A thorough analysis of action-packed school life

Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA - Hidan no Aria Double A - Review and detailed information

overview

Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA is a TV anime series based on the manga by Chuugaku Akamatsu. It aired on TOKYO MX and AT-X from October 6 to December 22, 2015, and is made up of 12 episodes. Animation was handled by Doga Kobo and the director was Takashi Kawabata. This work attracted attention as a spin-off that continues the worldview of the original work while developing new characters and storylines.

story

The setting of "Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA" is Tokyo Butei High School, where people with special abilities gather. The main character, Kanzaki H. Aria, is a girl with superhuman fighting abilities, and she takes on various cases with her partner, Toyama Kinji. "Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA" depicts new cases that are different from the main story of the original, and the relationship and growth of Aria and Kinji are particularly explored.

character

Kanzaki H. Aria (Aria)
The main character. A girl with superhuman fighting abilities, she is a student at Tokyo Butei High School. Her drive and courage drive the story.
Kinji Toyama
Aria's partner. Normally calm and rational, she enters "Hysteria Mode" during battle and displays incredible strength.
Starry Snow
A childhood friend of Kinji's and an excellent sniper, her presence stirs Kinji's heart.
Riko Mine
Aria's rival, she is a girl with excellent information gathering skills. Her appearance adds new tension to the story.

Animation and performance

The animation by Doga Kobo has established its own unique visual style while faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work. The fluidity and power of the battle scenes are particularly impressive, with Aria and Kinji's movements depicted realistically. Director Kawabata Takashi also puts a lot of effort into expressing the emotions and psychology of the characters, allowing viewers to become deeply immersed in the story.

music

The music of "Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA" is memorable for its opening theme "Scarlet Ballet" and ending theme "CAMOUFLAGE". The opening theme livens up Aria's battle scenes, and the ending theme has a melody that gently wraps around the characters' feelings, resonating with the viewers' hearts. The background music was also carefully selected to match each scene, further enhancing the development of the story.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA" was highly praised not only by fans of the original work, but also by viewers who love action anime. In particular, the episodes depicting the relationship and growth of Aria and Kinji captured the hearts of many viewers. Additionally, the appearance of new characters and the development of events are also not to be missed, and the series is full of fresh charms that are different from the original work. However, since it was difficult to complete the entire story in the short broadcast period of 12 episodes, many people called for a sequel.

Recommended points

  • Power and fluidity of action scenes
  • Character growth and deeper relationships
  • A new storyline different from the original
  • Quality of music and good selection

Related works and recommendations

For viewers who enjoyed "Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA," we also recommend the following works:

  • "Aria the Scarlet Ammo" - An anime adaptation of the main story from the original work. You can learn more about Aria and Kinji's adventures.
  • "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?" - A work that combines fantasy elements with action. Character growth and relationships are appealing.
  • "No Game No Life" - A work where brain battles and action intersect. The growth and relationships of the main characters are the highlights.

More Information

■ Public Media
TV anime series
■ Original Media
comics
■ Broadcast period
October 6, 2015 - December 22, 2015
■Broadcasting station
TOKYO MX, AT-X
■Frequencies
half an hour
■ Number of Episodes
Episode 12
■Original Story
Akamatsu Junior High School
■ Director
Takashi Kawabata
■ Production
・Animation production/Doga Kobo
■Works
©2015 Akamatsu Junior High School, Published by KADOKAWA / ProjectAA

Conclusion

"Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA" was a successful spin-off work that developed new storylines and characters while retaining the appeal of the original work. Many elements of the series, such as the intensity of the action scenes, the character growth and relationships, and the quality of the music, captured the hearts of viewers. This is a work that can be highly recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to viewers who love action anime. There are many voices calling for a sequel, and expectations are high for future developments.

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