Aria The Animation Season 1 Episode 6 Things That We Want to Protect...

The episode titled "Things That We Want to Protect..." is the sixth episode of the first season of Aria The Animation. The episode centers around the character of Akari, a young undine, who after a busy day at work is enjoying a peaceful evening at home. Akari's roommate, Aika, joins her and the two of them spend the evening talking and sharing their dreams and aspirations. After Aika retires for the night, Akari, still awake, hears a strange sound and goes outside to investigate. There she finds a young girl crying, and learns that the girl’s cat has gone missing. Akari grows concerned for the young girl and decides to help her find the cat.

As Akari and the girl search for the cat, they quickly realize that it is lost and could be anywhere. The girl expresses her concern for her pet, who is also her best friend. The search leads the two to the waterfront, where they finally hear the cat's meows. Akari goes down to the water’s edge to where she can see two cats stranded on a small island. Akari bravely jumps into the water fully clothed to rescue them. The girl rushes to her side and together they retrieve the cats. Once they're back, the girl expresses her gratitude and immense admiration for Akari, who she now sees as a hero.

The next morning, the girl and her parents stop by Aria Company to thank Akari again for her help. After a short but sweet conversation, the parents leave and Akari is left feeling touched by their sincere gratitude. As the day goes on, Akari reflects on the events of the previous night. She realizes that she had been incredibly brave in helping this young girl, whom she didn't even know, find her missing cat. She wonders also if the girl’s admiration of her was warranted or if it was more about Akari's profession, being an undine.

The episode concludes with Akari, Aika, and Alice walking together, discussing the beauty of their city. While admiring the scenery, Akari playfully says that there are many things worth protecting. She starts to list them: the people they love, the places they hold dear - all the things that make up their world and which they wish to keep safe. As she speaks, the two other girls nod in agreement, and the episode ends on a thought-provoking note.

Overall, the episode highlights the importance of kindness, courage, and empathy, and how these qualities can lead to making a meaningful difference in someone's life. It also subtly highlights the importance of cherishing the people, places, and things in our lives that bring us joy and happiness. The show itself is known for its stunning landscapes, feel-good vibes, and relatable characters. Aria The Animation season 1 episode 6 is a great representation of what the series offers.