On the planet Aqua lies 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.
Written by mimimocha on February 5, 2013 at 12:33 PM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
...because it made me upset that I will never live in Neo-Venezia or become an undine.
With that said, I thoroughly enjoyed Aria. I would consider it among my favourite anime. My reason for this verdict is how this series manages to maintain a cheerful yet relaxing mood throughout. Watching Aria never feels like a chore, even though nothing happens. You shouldn't try to rush through Aria because it's an anime to be truly enjoyed.
The setting of Aqua is absolutely beautiful, with great backgrounds and a design that was clearly thought about carefully. The characters themselves always look beautiful and I particularly love their uniform design.
Aria is well-supported throughout with a fantastic soundtrack that perfectly sets a relaxing mood. The music is absolutely gorgeous and a highlight of the series, including the beautiful opening and ending.
Overall, Aria is an excellent series for anyone who wants to enjoy a gentle and calming experience. I would recommend watching it as a way to escape from the stress of daily life.
P.S.: I love Akari. <3