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Dec 31, 2015 9:08 PM

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<3 just as beautiful as i remember
Dec 31, 2015 11:33 PM

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Oh my, that was short but wonderful.

I feel so much better after watching this, this is truly a miracle work. <3

looking forward to next episodes.
Jan 1, 2016 4:14 AM

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Unbelievable, I'm speechless. I got goosebumps and shed a couple of tears after I heard "Undine" as the opening theme. It reminded me of all the magnificent moments of Aria. The art is beautiful, the characters look gorgeous and the atmosphere is just beyond words. This was truly a miracle ~ Needs more Alice next time, definitely looking forward to it!
Jan 1, 2016 8:32 AM

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I got teary eyes from the shots of Neo-Venezia alone... and then all the characters. The soundtrack. The atmosphere. Everything an Aria fan wanted to see. Perfect score from me.
Jan 1, 2016 10:05 AM

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This was great, when Akari made her "ehhhh" face one would know what to expect!

The mood when each generation got to have their own special gathering. Even Alicia's present landed with such grace.

Aria really does make one sit back with their eyes closed and enjoy the show, while swaying one's feet back and forth ^^
Jan 1, 2016 11:05 AM

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I legit cried.

oh my heart
Jan 1, 2016 3:19 PM

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Its here and its still perfect as always. No complaints at all except... BRING ON THE REST ALREADY

The moment Athena was singing and like Akira throwed this gift, and Alicia grabbed it and smiled; Athena saw it and also smiled, and then Akira as well. Those smiles... just warmed my heart, so beautiful..

Also, Aika is looking so perfect asfghjkl

10/10
Jan 1, 2016 3:31 PM

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It's raining.

God bless Amano for this series.
Jan 1, 2016 3:46 PM

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Nostalgia just hit me like a truck.

As beautiful as ever.

And nice to see the old comrades who make me discover Aria around here again ^^
bruh
Jan 1, 2016 8:01 PM
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Hello folks,

It's a wonderful new year day for me: with this Aria OVA.

I hope they release the BD box for us - the English community..
Jan 2, 2016 3:57 AM
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Need the subs to the commentary so bad.

berong91 said:
Hello folks,

It's a wonderful new year day for me: with this Aria OVA.

I hope they release the BD box for us - the English community..


Unfortunately the first season BDs have been ruined by the QTec upscale. They look worse than the DVDrips that have been out for some time.
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Jan 2, 2016 6:46 AM

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Yes, this still is the Aria I lovingly cherish and adore. It's like seeing my old friends again. The part where the three new Primas simply glanced at each other filled me with so much nostalgia at an instant. Why you keep doing this to me, Aria? (:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but we hardly ever see Akari and Akira paired up.. so that was kinda interesting to see the dynamic between them.
Also, the ending is neat. It's pretty much a flipbook of the places with warm and fun memories from the past seasons.

I'm curious to see if the next episode will have more focus on the newest Primas (Akari) with the last focused on the new trainees (Ai).
Although I am very satisfied with Origination and didn't really ask for this, I'm glad that Avvenire still retains that Aria feeling we're so used to.
mell4444Jan 2, 2016 4:37 PM
Jan 2, 2016 7:18 AM

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GrimaH said:
Need the subs to the commentary so bad.

berong91 said:
Hello folks,

It's a wonderful new year day for me: with this Aria OVA.

I hope they release the BD box for us - the English community..


Unfortunately the first season BDs have been ruined by the QTec upscale. They look worse than the DVDrips that have been out for some time.

Like Seed remastered version..?
Jan 2, 2016 7:38 AM
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This really hit all the right notes, which is remarkable considering how short it was. Don't know why I expected anything less from Aria though.
Jan 2, 2016 8:05 AM

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this was great, it felt so good hearing "undine" again after quite a long time...
a pretty magical episode!
Jan 2, 2016 3:01 PM

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Damn this brought some tears to my eyes just for reexperiencing the atmosphere of this anime! Just wonderful, it's really is a miracle to to experience this wonderful anime, it's just so heartwarming and soul relaxing!

Very amazing first episode, I can't wait to see the second and third one when they'll be released!
Jan 2, 2016 4:35 PM

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I cried ;-; so happy Aria is back, even if it's only temporary
Jan 2, 2016 9:54 PM

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The anime the completely remind me of summer....... *sleeps
#CHEXIT
Jan 4, 2016 8:47 AM

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Praise about this present OVA has been said many times already, just adding some notes:

1. I was not sure if Akari's adult hair is a good thing or not when I saw the character design sheet, but seeing it animated changed my mind completely. She's really beautiful with this new hair.

2. Watching origination right after this. Realized that the BG art is superbly upgraded. I don't really like the new sea CG, but it's minor.

3. New ED is great. Fitting for a track in ARIA series.

4. The rest is perfect nostalgia wave. Not sure if I should cry or giggling like 7 y.o, so I did some mix of both.

5. Have been fighting with stress and depresssion for quite some time. Now I remember what I missed in my life. An elixir called ARIA.

Now an eternity wait for ep. 2...
zeroyuki92Jan 4, 2016 8:51 AM
Jan 4, 2016 9:05 AM

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What a shame this OVA hard so little after so many years since I'd seen something related to the brand of Aria, was magnificent savor the atmosphere and hear those sounds so nostalgic, like seeing his characters that have accompanied me for so many years. Very good and very beautiful designs the sets depicting the places where everything takes place, that loud voice that Athena-san! <3
I can not wait to see the next OVA.
Jan 4, 2016 9:10 AM

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Mostly flashback. Hopefully, next episode we get to see more on Akari's life as Prima.

Man, I really want a sequel to be honest.
ZapredonJan 4, 2016 9:12 AM
But it's important to remember that a movie review is subjective;it only gives you one person's opinion.

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It doesn't matter if you like LoGH,Monster etc.If you are a jobless or college/school dropout living in your mom basement, you are still an unintelligent loser. Taste in anime does not make you a better person.If elitist don't exist, casual pleb and shit taste also don't exist.
Jan 4, 2016 7:18 PM

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It's good to be back, Neo-Venezia.
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Jan 5, 2016 5:42 AM
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this ep is short but it really brings back the memories, aria remains my favorite anime after all these years.
Jan 5, 2016 3:19 PM

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The first thing I search after watching the first episode

I'm too weird to live but much too rare to die.


Jan 5, 2016 4:34 PM

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I smiled, I laughed, I grew sorrowful and I cried all in 16 minutes. Odd comparison, but this is like an old mmo with all my old friends logging on for a day. Oh it's been 9 years for that game and 5.5 years since "the animation"
Jan 7, 2016 10:14 AM

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I thought it was a great ep.

Excited for Ep 2 in a few months from now
I'm just a big visual novel fan but have also watched quite a bit of anime and played a bunch of games. Avatar is Mashiro from Making*Lovers and Kotori from Rewrite.
Jan 9, 2016 11:12 PM

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so i guess we will get to see those two properly introduced in the 2nd episode ?


"Smiles aren't made, they're shown."- Belldandy (A!MG)
Jan 10, 2016 4:40 AM

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Just beautiful, can't believe they played Undine for the op.

What bugs me is the moe-fied character but it still the Aria I love.
Jan 10, 2016 12:14 PM

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Miracles Happen.
I miss this series.
Jan 11, 2016 7:28 AM

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The proportion of the poll just reflects on how much of a miracle it truly is.
Jan 11, 2016 9:24 AM

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I just noticed that Akari is sitting with Aria-Shachō in the same way Alicia used to :-)

mozgowJan 12, 2016 10:17 AM
Jan 12, 2016 4:11 AM

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Honestly my favorite part was definitely the commentary track with Akari Akira and Alicia. It felt so good listening to them and brought me wayyy back to when I used to listen to the cast commentary and drama cds. Especially when Athena appeared and they were all like "Ahhh, athena". I was also laughing my ass off when they couldn't figure out what happened to aria-shachou's proportions and were saying he went on a diet.

A-LI-CI-AAAAAAAAA!!
b14ckroseJan 12, 2016 4:14 AM

Jan 12, 2016 9:17 AM

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Why only 16 minutes? :c
Jan 12, 2016 9:19 AM

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This is too short :'< Just when things got good the ending song came on D: Still, lovely to see all the old characters again, and Akira's throw was epic xD I feel sorry for Alicia, she must be tired each day due to work. But I'm sure she enjoys it :)

Jan 23, 2016 8:32 PM

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Right from the start, it established that wonderful atmosphere that truly soothes my soul. I thought "Ah, it really is the Aria I know and love." The shorter episode length caught me off guard, but the message it conveyed was still very heartwarming. It continues to touch on the idea of how the torch has been passed down and what it means for Akari and the others to be prima. Even if their time with each other is limited, those unexpected moments they get to see each other truly are miracles worth savoring.

And can I just say how much I love their new hairstyles? It's hard to describe the sensation, but when I saw Akari, Aika and Alice, it was like I could see who they were as singles/pair, the silly adventures of the everyday happenings they used to spend together, and the moments they became Primas again all at once. Everything just flashed before me. And when Ai was rowing, I thought of when she first popped out of the gondola and blackmailed requested Akari's service. All of it came back, I really do love Aria.

The ED was really sweet too, showcasing locations from the first season. It brought it all back, especially the bridge where Akari waved Alice and Aika goodbye after their get together.
Jan 28, 2016 12:03 AM

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....................

HOW TO SAVE ANIME IN THREE SIMPLE STEPS

  1. To have Mars of Destruction, Skelter Heaven, and Pupa properly adapted in TV series form by Madhouse
  2. To have Inferno Cop properly adapted in TV series form by Bones, director: Urobuchi Gen
  3. An anime crossover of Mushishi x ARIA x Haibane Renmei.


Should even one of the above conditions cannot be done, anime is still at risk.
Feb 3, 2016 10:09 AM

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This was amazing, but it was way too short. ;_;
Feb 3, 2016 8:56 PM

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why couldn't they make this 30min ea... the world is such a cruel place

Its great to see an aria episode again
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Feb 5, 2016 5:03 PM

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That was mostly flashback, though i don't recall any episode about Alicia birthday. But in this episode Athena is still being Gondolier. Cant wait to see the kouhai, it seemed Ai-chan has't got any friend yet. I hope Next episode will be 45 minutes length.


Feb 7, 2016 8:08 AM

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Oh god, I was soooo happy to see them all back again!!! This was wonderful! <3
I missed Alicia and Akari so much. I got really excited when Alicia showed again ;w;
Akira giving Alicia her birthday present was soo cute, it really shows you how much she cares about her! (and viceversa).
The animation was simply gorgeous.

Indeed, miracles happen, as we are able to watch our beloved Aria again <3
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Feb 7, 2016 12:38 PM

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;_;

So good to have Aria again.

If I could change one thing, I would have preferred a recycled ED song like the OP, as having Undine at the start was just perfect.
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Feb 7, 2016 9:51 PM

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Exceeded my expectations. Akari is looking beautiful +_+ I love the uniform.
This is still my favorite series of all time. I bought the ARIA Master manga even though I can't read a word of it xD ..supporting the author/series whenever I can.
Mar 6, 2016 8:51 PM

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Watching this really bad for my heart. All those nostalgic feelings is pure bliss...
But didn't Akari adult hair's style should have a longer front tails, about down to her shoulder at least.
apalagiMar 6, 2016 8:55 PM
Mar 8, 2016 4:14 AM

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Aside from the bits of awkward CG at the beginning, this was everything I could've wished for.
Mar 17, 2016 1:38 PM
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Simply amazing is all I can say about it, it's everything I've grown to love about this series, especially after bingewatching it again just to refresh my memory for this new three episode release
Mar 21, 2016 1:46 AM

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I'm surprised that this show hasn't managed to cure cancer yet
Jun 28, 2016 9:39 AM

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Happy 10th Anniversary ARIA!

I missed you so much. :')

Ara~ Ara~
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Jul 10, 2016 5:52 AM

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This made me cry... I'm just too sentimental when it comes to Aria....
I also love how they used all of the original songs... brings back so many memories. Damn, now I feel like rewatching Aria again...
Jul 15, 2016 6:16 AM

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_ F O R E V E R _ A T H E N A _
Oct 9, 2016 5:39 PM

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That was a pretty short OVA, although I'm happy to hear Undine again!
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