Aria the Origination

Aria the Origination / ARIA The ORIGINATION / Aria Season 3

Genres: Iyashikei, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Slice of Life
Themes: Iyashikei
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: HAL Film Maker
Producers: Mag Garden, Media Factory, Shochiku, TV Tokyo
Licensors: Nozomi Entertainment
Rating: 8.47 / 10
Rank: #159
Popularity: #1807
Users Listed: 137,984
Users Scored: 34,019
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/31/2025
Aired: January 8, 2008 – April 1, 2008 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Tuesday at 02:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set in the futuristic city of Neo-Venezia, a meticulously crafted recreation of Venice on the planet Aqua, *Aria The Origination* follows the aspirations of three young women training to become Prima Undines – professional gondoliers. Akari, Alice, and Aika navigate demanding lessons under the tutelage of the renowned "Water Fairies," a trio of established gondoliers known for their exceptional skill.

The series focuses on the everyday challenges and growth experienced by these apprentices as they hone their craft. It explores themes of perseverance, mentorship, and the pursuit of individual dreams within a unique and visually rich environment. Rather than grand conflicts, *Aria The Origination* offers a contemplative glimpse into the dedication required to master a traditional art form in a technologically advanced world, emphasizing personal development and the bonds formed through shared ambition.

Trailer:

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: That Imminent Spring Breeze... (Aired: 01/08/2008)
Episode 2: That Smiling Customer... (Aired: 01/15/2008)
Episode 3: Those Feelings Within... (Aired: 01/22/2008)
Episode 4: Those Who Aim for Tomorrow... (Aired: 01/29/2008)
Episode 5: That Keepsake Clover... (Aired: 02/06/2008)
... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

Carroll, Alice (Main) - Voice Actors: Hirohashi, Ryou, Di Pisa, Loretta, Yeo, Min Jeong, Tisch-Wallace, Tara, Baltazar, Sofía, Lemos, Isabella
Ferrari, Akira E. (Main) - Voice Actors: Minagawa, Junko, Massironi, Cinzia, Kim, Seon Hye, Jacobanis, Carol, Chong, Cynthia, Von Jelita, Marjori
Florence, Alicia (Main) - Voice Actors: Ohara, Sayaka, Spinelli, Elisabetta, Lee, Hyeon Jin, Lenti, Marissa, Jara, Betzabé, Giraldi, Karen
Glory, Athena (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawakami, Tomoko, Brambilla, Laura, Lee, Gye Yun, Knotz, Michele, Olmedo, Adriana, Braga, Rafaela
Granzchesta, Aika S. (Main) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Chiwa, Atepi, Giuliana, Park, Seon Yeong, Calvello, Jessica, Malvárez, Wendy, Barão, Glória
Mizunashi, Akari (Main) - Voice Actors: Hazuki, Erino, Ponticelli, Benedetta, Wu, Jeong Sin, Taylor, Veronica, Hernández, Gabriela, Teixeira, Nani
Pokoteng, Aria (Main) - Voice Actors: Nishimura, Chinami, Valenti, Federica, Yun, Mi Na, Tisch-Wallace, Tara, González, Desireé, Rolim, Talita
Ahito (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yumiko, Longo, Annalisa, Aquino, Keila
Aino, Ai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuhashi, Kaori, Clerici, Serena, Kim, Seo Yeong, Ortiz, Lisa, Vela, Lily, Araujo, Mayara
Albert (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawashima, Tokuyoshi, Corda, Nicholas, Campos, Léo, Albano, Davide
Amaranta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugiyama, Kazuko, Schroeder, Erica, Machado, Ana Paula
Ametsuchi, Akino (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuo, Yoshiko, Pérez, Monserrat, Fergutz, Cristina, Longwell, Karen, Bertolas, Renata
Anna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayamizu, Risa, Schroeder, Erica, Roberto, Ailén, De Luca, Lorella
Anno, Namihei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kiyokawa, Motomu, Pollock, Mike, Mauri, Paco, Rocha, Edson, Stella, Aldo
Ayanokouji the 51st, Udo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Yuuji, De Santis, Paolo, Pyo, Yeong Jae, Pokora, Mark, Mattos, Marcio
Cafe Florian Administrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishizuka, Unshou, Aurelio, Marko
Granzchesta, Hime (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuhashi, Kaori, Dias, Aline
Izumo, Akatsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nojima, Hirofumi, Merluzzo, Maurizio, Jeon, Gwang ju, Grayson, Wayne, Ortega, Gerardo, Alberton, Augusto
Izumo, Arata (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Egawa, Hisao, Jeon, Gwang ju, Kim, Il, Brimmer, David, Zola, Yannes
Jasmine, Ayumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraishi, Ryouko, Kim, Seon Hye, Montgomery, Eileen, Martínez, Rosa María, Marques, Isabelle, Granato, Jolanda
Maa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watanabe, Akeno, Medel, Jennifer, Montemezzo, Antônia
Monteverdi, Atora (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuwashima, Houko, Pacotto, Emanuela, Rabbai, Debora, Maculan, Larissa
Pitt, Albert (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watanabe, Akeno, Kim, Il, Mottola, Patrizia, Halstead, Graham, Albavera, Sebastián, Sourient, Nicole
Yumeno, Anzu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asumi, Kana, Dias, Aline

Staff:

Beniya, Yoshikazu (Producer)
Iizuka, Toshio (Producer)
Uchida, Tetsuo (Producer)
Satou, Junichi (Director, Sound Director, Storyboard)
Fuseki, Kazunobu (Episode Director, Script, Storyboard)
Inoue, Hideki (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director)
Itou, Tatsufumi (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
Natori, Takahiro (Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director)
Okuno, Kouta (Episode Director)
Takeshita, Kenichi (Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Assistant Director)
Tsukushi, Daisuke (Episode Director)
Wada, Takaaki (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation)
Fujisaki, Ayuna (Script)
Urahata, Tatsuhiko (Script, Screenplay)
Arai, Akino (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics, Inserted Song Performance)
Kawai, Eri (Theme Song Lyrics)
Kubota, Mina (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition)
Makino, Yui (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
Abe, Takatoshi (Special Effects)
Aguilar, Montserrat (ADR Director)
Amano, Kozue (Original Creator)
Arakawa, Masatsugu (Layout)
Arisawa, Noriko (Color Setting)
Choro Club (Music)
Fujimoto, Satoru (Assistant Animation Director, Animation Director, Key Animation)
Hagio, Keita (Key Animation)
Hagiwara, Tatsurou (Planning)
Hanada, Miho (2nd Key Animation)
Harada, Hiroki (Key Animation)
Haruta, Katsunori (Planning)
Hashimoto, Kazunori (In-Between Animation)
Hirohashi, Ryou (Inserted Song Performance)
Hoshino, Masumi (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Iguchi, Chuuichi (Key Animation)
Iida, Hiroyoshi (Key Animation)
Ishidou, Hitoshi (2nd Key Animation)
Ishihara, Tomomi (Special Effects)
Itou, Ikuko (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Iwasaki, Mitsuhiro (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
Iwasaki, Atsushi (Planning)
Kanetaka, Rika (Key Animation)
Kataoka, Chiharu (2nd Key Animation)
Katou, K (Key Animation)
Kawakami, Yoshimi (Color Design)
Kobayashi, Hiroshi (2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation)
Kobayashi, Yukihiro (Key Animation)
Kodama, Makoto (Animation Director)
Koga, Makoto (Character Design)
Kojima, Shinichi (Background Art)
Komatsu, Kanae (Key Animation)
... and 62 more staff

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