Wandering thoughts in a Beautiful World.

Right, here’s another Anime Review, after a rather long spell. >.<” It’s not only going to stay with you for a long time, but it’s also very sweet. Step aside,Gar and Manliness, Aria’s in town.

  What exactly does Aria have? you, especially the guys might ask. Well, for starters, it’s not going to be filled with manly lines like gurren lagen, or action packed like bleach. Frankly, this isn;t a man’s anime, but what can be more manly than sitting it through with someone you truly care about?

Aria’s storyline revolves around the watery city of Neo Venezia, a tourist hub in which people travel around in gondolas. Professional gondoliers known as Undines are well-revered as they act as tour guides for the people. Akari Mizunashi is a gondolier in training and also an employee of Aria Company. She gets to meet all sorts of people as she takes them on the gondola rides, from friendly mentors to special individuals, all this admidst the beautiful scenic backdrop of the entire city. Currently Airing it’s Third Season, Aria: The Origination, it’s also a top selling manga series in Japan! Goes to show, Gar and manliness have their good points, but sweet also can match it.

Aria’s artwork and deisgn is very well made. Hal Film Maker did a great job of bringing out Neo-Venezia’s feel of a Venetian city with details paid particular attention to the design and layout of the city itself, where as pointed out by various characters, is a city built with Venice in mind. And i think we can look forward to more great work from them in future. Not to mention, it’s gotten me wanting to draw the city just as it is.  X-D

Aria’s Cast of characters is rather interesting, as it falls in the intermediate range, ( after considering the sheer number of characters and sub characters in both Naruto and Bleach*shudders*) each with his or her own side story. However, these characters are usually grouped into threes and all are related to each other, such as:

 The Three Water Fairies( Alicia, Akira and Athena.),

From Top to Bottom: Alicia, Akira, Athena

The Undine trio( Akari, Aika, Alice.),

From Top to Bottom: Akari, Aika, Alice

and The President Trio( Aria sacho, Hime sacho, Maa Sacho.)

Again From Top to Bottom: Aria Sacho, Hime Sacho, Maa Sacho.

Each of the Caracters has it’s own “funny” face. although it might give the impression of being poorly drawn, its actually a play on how they respond. So it’s a quite entertaining, particularly with several well used and interesting special phrases, such as Ara Ara(My,My), Hazukashi Serifu Kinshi!( Embarassng Remarks Aren’t Allowed!) and other interesting and entertaining wordplay. 

I Highly recommend this series to those looking for a nice relaxing anime, or at least one where it makes you smile, even when the sun doesn’t shine.