The Worst Episodes of Aria

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   7.2/10(25 votes)

   #1 - That Melancholy President... / That Cool Hero...

   S1:E811/24/2005

   It's a double dose of President Aria! In "That Melancholy President...", it's cleaning time for the Aria Company, and President Aria wants to help out and lead by example for his company. Yet he can't seem to do anything right, and only gets in the way. He's so sad about it, that he's determined to run away... but where will he go? And in "That Cool Hero...", we get to see President Aria's cute crime-fighting alter-ego: Nyan-Nyan-Puu!

   Director:Masato Tamagawa

   Writer:Junichi Sato

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   Director:Masato Tamagawa

   Writer:Junichi Sato
2. 

   7.7/10(9 votes)

   #2 - That Imminent Spring Breeze...

   S3:E11/8/2008

   As winter melts into spring, Akari, Aika and Alice all continue to practice and set new goals for themselves. But Akari still feels like she isn't good enough to become a Prima. Will she or any of the girls ever be truly satisfied with their talents?

   Director:Kenichi Takeshita

   Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki

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   Director:Kenichi Takeshita

   Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki
3. 

   7.9/10(31 votes)

   #3 - On That Special Day...

   S1:E210/13/2005

   One morning, Akari wakes up to find the entire city flooded with water! It's the Acqua Alta, a once-a-year phenomenon where the water levels rise, causing all of Neo-Venezia to shut down for a day. But while most people spend the day relaxing, Aika's mentor Akira is as strict as ever, and yells at her to get back to training. Aika has just the solution to get her mentor off her back: she's running away to the Aria Company!

   Directors:Kazunobu Fuseki, Yoshio Mukainakano

   Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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   Directors:Kazunobu Fuseki, Yoshio Mukainakano

   Writer:Reiko Yoshida
4. 

   8.0/10(38 votes)

   #4 - That Wonderful Miracle...

   S1:E110/6/2005

   Akari Mizunashi, at the age of 15, has left everything behind to travel to Aqua, a sparkling planet covered in water. More than anything, Akari wants to be an "undine" - a female gondolier who navigates the canals of the Aquan city of Neo-Venezia. As she begins her training with the prestigious Aria Company, will she be up to the challenges that await her on the path to achieve her dream?

   Director:Kazunobu Fuseki

   Writer:Junichi Sato

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   Director:Kazunobu Fuseki

   Writer:Junichi Sato
5. 

   8.0/10(8 votes)

   #5 - To the Kingdom of Cats...

   S2:E75/14/2006

   While practicing one day, the girls see President Aria in his own little gondola. But he doesn't see them... instead, he disappears down a canal that's normally closed off. According to Alicia, there's an old legend on Manhome that tells of the Kingdom of Cats, a strange realm that people aren't allowed to enter. Could such a place really exist?

   Director:Shintaro Itoga

   Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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   Director:Shintaro Itoga

   Writer:Reiko Yoshida
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   8.1/10(25 votes)

   #6 - That Which You Want to Protect...

   S1:E611/10/2005

   Alice is in a pretty bad mood. Her dorm doesn't allow pets but she's secretly taking care of a kitten; her mentor Athena is an absolute clutz; and to top it all off, she has decided that her left hand isn't as skilled as her right hand, and is therefore useless. Though Alice certainly does have a strange set of problems, and they all seem separate from each other, she's certain to discover that the answers to each all are connected.

   Director:Nanako Shimazaki

   Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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   Director:Nanako Shimazaki

   Writer:Reiko Yoshida
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   8.3/10(27 votes)

   #7 - Doing That Wonderful Job...

   S1:E711/17/2005

   Akari, Aika and Alice are scheduled for a full day of training with Akira, and what's more, two customers will be along for the ride. They're a couple on their honeymoon; but while the wife loves Undines and riding on gondolas, the husband thinks being an Undine is simple work, and couldn't really care less about the whole thing. It's up to Akira to teach everyone what it means to be an Undine - Undines-in-training included!

   Directors:Kazunobu Fuseki, Takahiro Natori

   Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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   Directors:Kazunobu Fuseki, Takahiro Natori

   Writer:Reiko Yoshida
8. 

   8.3/10(8 votes)

   #8 - The Wonder of That Rainy Day... / The Discoveries on That Spring Day...

   S2:E54/30/2006

   Akari and Alicia are visiting a shrine that looks just like the old Japanese shrines on Manhome. Though the grounds are beautiful, there's also a hint of mystery and danger in the air... Later, they are wandering on a different island, looking for a beautiful spot that Alicia once saw. But the farther they go, the less certain their path becomes. How do you reach your destination when you don't know the way there?

   Director:Yoshiyuki Asai

   Writers:Kazunobu Fuseki, Kenichi Takeshita

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   Director:Yoshiyuki Asai

   Writers:Kazunobu Fuseki, Kenichi Takeshita
9. 

   8.3/10(8 votes)

   #9 - That Precious Sparkle...

   S2:E116/11/2006

   Akari has been given her very first solo job: carrying a shipment of Neo-Venezian glassware. They're beautiful pieces that sparkle in the sun, but the glassmaker's apprentice has a disposition that's anything but bright. He's sour and angry, and he's the one who'll be traveling with Akari as she delivers the shipment. Will Akari be able to handle the pressure of fragile cargo and a critical taskmaster?

   Director:Takahiro Natori

   Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki

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   Director:Takahiro Natori

   Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki
10. 

    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Chasing That Mirage... / The Light from That Nightshine Chime...

    S2:E126/18/2006

    Summer is blazing in Neo-Venezia. The days are so hot that Akari is starting to see things... One minute, she's walking down a crowded street, and the next, everyone is gone. Following President Aria in a haze, Akari wanders into a mysterious cafe, with a very unusual clientele... Later, the girls all decide to buy Nightshine Chimes, delicate little wind chimes with a glowing bead inside. The glow only lasts for a month before it fades, so Akari decides to make the most of the time she has.

    Director:Ken Ando

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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    Director:Ken Ando

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida
11. 

    8.4/10(29 votes)

    #11 - With That Transparent Young Girl...

    S1:E310/20/2005

    While training in a particularly tough stretch of water, Akari and Aika meet girl from Orange Planet who seems to be having no trouble at all. Her name is Alice, and she's famous for being one of the youngest yet most talented Undines in Neo Venezia. There's just one problem... she never seems to smile. What could she learn from a day spent with the unlikely pair of Akari and Akatsuki?

    Director:Keiji Gotoh

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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    Director:Keiji Gotoh

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida
12. 

    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #12 - That Starlike Fairy...

    S1:E912/1/2005

    Fall has arrived in Neo-Venezia and the girls have switched into their winter uniforms. And yet, Aika feels so unmotivated... She wants to do more than just go through the motions of everyday practice. She wants to really sharpen her skills, and become as good as the legendary Great Water Fairy, the greatest Undine of all time! So the three of them are sent to go visit this legendary lady in her house out in the country... but she's nothing like what the girls expect.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita

    Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki

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    Director:Kenichi Takeshita

    Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki
13. 

    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #13 - That Warm Holiday...

    S1:E1012/8/2005

    Winter has come - the mornings are crisp and cold, and it's hard to get out from under the covers to go practice sculling. So as a special treat, Alicia suggests that they visit a hot spring! Akari's never seen one before so she's excited to go, and all the others decide to join in as well.

    Directors:Shintaro Itoga, Takahiro Natori

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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    Directors:Shintaro Itoga, Takahiro Natori

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida
14. 

    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Those Feelings Within...

    S3:E31/22/2008

    A new vendor has opened up shop in Piazza San Marco, selling heart-shaped chocolates in glass bottles. Akari buys a bottle, and later goes to buy another, but by then, the patissier has mysteriously disappeared. Where did he go, and will he ever return?

    Director:Hirokazu Hanai

    Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki

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    Director:Hirokazu Hanai

    Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki
15. 

    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #15 - That Sea, Love, and Heart...

    S2:E239/3/2006

    As summer begins to wane, Alicia and Akari give a tour to an elderly couple who have come to Neo-Venezia to celebrate their anniversary. Although the woman is sweet and charming, the man is a bit of a grump. He orders her around, doesn't seem interested in sightseeing with his wife, and just acts cranky in general. But things aren't always as they appear... Even though he's tough on the outside, he still wants what's best for his wife, and it's up to the girls to help him set up a celebration that she'll remember always.

    Director:Mitsuhiro Karato

    Writer:Mari Okada

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    Director:Mitsuhiro Karato

    Writer:Mari Okada
16. 

    8.6/10(26 votes)

    #16 - To That Island Which Shouldn't Exist...

    S1:E511/3/2005

    When Akari was little, she was certain that Neverland was a real place. As she grew up, she understood that it was fantasy... But now, she's received a mysterious, hand-written invitation to visit Neverland for herself! What awaits her as she follows her map toward a quiet, deserted island?

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida
17. 

    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #17 - That Shadowless Invitation...

    S2:E208/13/2006

    The whole town is sizzling in a strong summer heat wave, and the girls are doing the best they can to beat the heat. But then, Akari spots a woman dressed all in black, with even her face covered with a thick black veil. Aika tells Akari a Manhome legend about the spirit of a woman dressed in black, who was angered that she couldn't be buried on San Michele Island. Supposedly the ghost spirits away any gondolier foolish enough to take her on board... but that's only an old story, right?

    Director:Naomichi Yamato

    Writer:Kenichi Takeshita

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    Director:Naomichi Yamato

    Writer:Kenichi Takeshita
18. 

    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #18 - That Undeliverable Letter...

    S1:E410/27/2005

    Akari and President Aria are wandering through the marketplace one evening, when President Aria suddenly leads Akari to a plaza she's never seen before. There, a little girl with a bell around her neck gives Akari a letter, and asks her to deliver it. It seems very important. But if Akari's going to have any chance of keeping her promise, she'll have to enlist the help of flying messengers known as Sylphs!

    Director:Masato Tamagawa

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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    Director:Masato Tamagawa

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida
19. 

    8.7/10(21 votes)

    #19 - That White Morning...

    S1:E1312/29/2005

    It's time to ring in the new year, and everyone in Neo-Venezia has come together to celebrate! Even little Ai has come back from Manhome to take part in the winter festival. But as people gather and memories are shared, President Aria suddenly wanders off. Akari and Ai attempt to track him down, but what they find is a mysterious New Year's gift from Aqua itself.

    Directors:Kazunobu Fuseki, Shintaro Itoga, Takahiro Natori

    Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki

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    Directors:Kazunobu Fuseki, Shintaro Itoga, Takahiro Natori

    Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki
20. 

    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #20 - That Encounter at the Carnevale...

    S2:E14/2/2006

    Two wonderful things have happened: it's time for Neo-Venezia's annual Carnevale, and Ai has come back to Aqua for a visit! As Akari and Ai wander through streets full of bright colors and beautiful masks, they catch a glimpse of Casanova, the mysterious master of ceremonies. Who is the man behind the mask? The two are curious, but they'll need to be careful. You know what they say about curiosity and the cat, after all...

    Director:Shintaro Itoga

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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    Director:Shintaro Itoga

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida
21. 

    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #21 - That Neo-Venezia–Colored Heart...

    S2:E44/23/2006

    The mailman's gondola is being repaired, so just for today, Akari is making the rounds with him to get the job done. As she learns the ins and outs of what it means to be a mail carrier, she meets a boy who needs his letter delivered at any cost. Whatever the envelope he's holding contains, it's very close to his heart.

    Director:Ken Ando

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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    Director:Ken Ando

    Writer:Reiko Yoshida
22. 

    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #22 - The Smile Reflected in that Mirror...

    S2:E65/7/2006

    Something's strange about Alice... Athena has noticed that Alice doesn't really seem to have any friends her own age. If she's not with Akari and Aika, she's simply alone. In fact, when Alice receives an invitation to a party with other Orange Planet Pairs, she flatly rejects it. It's up to Aika and Akari to get to the bottom of Alice's puzzling behavior.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi

    Writers:Kazunobu Fuseki, Kenichi Takeshita

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    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi

    Writers:Kazunobu Fuseki, Kenichi Takeshita
23. 

    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Those Really Self-Imposed Rules...

    S2:E136/25/2006

    Alice has created a new challenge for herself: when she walks home from school, she can only step on shadows. This is an ironclad law for her - but try as she might, she keeps failing. Even worse, Athena interferes by trying to help out. Alice's self-imposed challenge is something that she must conquer alone, or so she thinks; but maybe there's more to success than just doing everything by yourself.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
24. 

    8.7/10(8 votes)

    #24 - That Newest Memory...

    S2:E147/2/2006

    Many of the water touring companies in Neo-Venezia have their own palina - a tall, decorated pole used to hitch gondolas. But strangely, the Aria Company doesn't have one. When Akari asks Alicia about it, Alicia gives her full permission to make a palina of her own! It's tough work building something from scratch, but Akari is determined to make the best palina possible.

    Directors:Yasushi Muroya, Mitsuhiro Karato

    Writer:Mari Okada

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    Directors:Yasushi Muroya, Mitsuhiro Karato

    Writer:Mari Okada
25. 

    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #25 - That New Me...

    S2:E187/30/2006

    Aika is proud of her long, beautiful hair, and takes care of it as best she can... but things don't always go the way we want. One afternoon, while everyone is enjoying a cook-out on the beach, Aika leans in a little too close to the grill, and her hair catches on fire! No one is hurt, but her long beautiful locks are a lost cause. How will the hot-tempered Aika handle losing something that was so precious to her?

    Director:Ken Ando

    Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki

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    Director:Ken Ando

    Writer:Ayuna Fujisaki