Aria The Animation Season 1 Episode 1 That Lovely Miracle...
- October 5, 2005
- 24 min
In the first episode of Aria The Animation season 1, titled "That Lovely Miracle...", we are introduced to a new series set in the future on the planet Aqua. The show follows the life of a young girl named Akari Mizunashi who has recently moved to the city of Neo-Venezia on Aqua.
Akari's new home is a city on the water where gondolas and gondoliers are the main mode of transportation. It is a city filled with canals and beautiful buildings that Akari instantly falls in love with. She is eager to start her new job as an undine, which is essentially a professional gondolier.
Akari is excited to start her training as an undine and meet her new mentor, but her excitement quickly turns into nervousness when she arrives at the water company and learns that her mentor is not there. Instead, she is approached by a woman named Alicia who offers to take her on a tour of the city.
As they ride in their gondola, Alicia tells Akari about the city's history and the many beautiful sights. She also introduces her to some of the local residents who live and work on the water.
Throughout the episode, Akari is amazed by her new surroundings and the culture of Neo-Venezia. She learns that the people of Aqua have a deep respect for the water and strive to live in harmony with it. She also learns the importance of friendship and companionship in the Aqua culture.
Despite her initial nervousness, by the end of the episode, Akari has made new friends and is excited to start her training as an undine. She realizes that Aqua is a place full of magic and possibilities and is the perfect place for her to start the next chapter of her life.
Overall, "That Lovely Miracle..." does an excellent job of introducing the audience to the world of Aria. The episode is filled with stunning visuals and beautiful music that perfectly capture the magic of Neo-Venezia. It also sets the stage for the rest of the series by introducing Akari and the Aqua culture. Fans of slice-of-life anime will surely fall in love with this new series.
