Air 2005
What is Air?
Air is a television series created by Jun Maeda that follows the journey of a character named Yukito Kunisaki. The series features voice performances by Daisuke Ono, Tomoko Kawakami, Monica Rial, and Aya Hisakawa.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 7, 2005
- Last aired
- Mar 25, 2005
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- BS-TBS
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Air is a television series created by Jun Maeda that follows the journey of a character named Yukito Kunisaki. The series features voice performances by Daisuke Ono, Tomoko Kawakami, Monica Rial, and Aya Hisakawa. The narrative centers on Yukito, who travels in search of a Winged Maiden bound to the sky, a figure he learned about through a childhood tale told by his mother. During his travels, Yukito performs puppet shows to earn money. He eventually arrives in a small town where he does not intend to stay for long. However, his plans change after he meets an unusual girl named Misuzu, who invites him to stay with her. The series aired on the BS-i Japanese television network between January 6 and March 31, 2005. Following the conclusion of the main series, a mini-series titled Air in Summer aired on August 28 and September 4 of the same year to add to the story.
Should you watch it?
“A traveling puppeteer searching for a mythical maiden finds his plans altered by a chance encounter.”
- intricate character dynamics
- compelling folklore elements
- slow narrative pacing
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories rooted in local legends and folklore.
The series contains emotional themes that may be intense for some viewers.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Breeze Mytharc Jan 7, 2005
- E2 Town Core Jan 14, 2005
- E3 Whisper Core Jan 21, 2005
- E4 Plume Core Jan 28, 2005
- E5 Wing Core Feb 4, 2005
- E6 Star Core Feb 11, 2005
- E7 Dream Core Feb 18, 2005
- E8 Summer Core Feb 25, 2005
- E9 Moon Mytharc Mar 4, 2005
- E10 Light Core Mar 11, 2005
- E11 Sea Mytharc Mar 18, 2005
- E12 Air Mytharc Mar 25, 2005
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a traveler named Yukito Kunisaki who performs puppet shows.
What is Yukito searching for?
He is searching for the Winged Maiden mentioned in a childhood tale from his mother.
Where does the story take place?
The story is set in a small town where Yukito stops while traveling.
How does Yukito support himself?
He earns money by performing puppet shows for the people he encounters.
Why does Yukito stay in the town?
He decides to stay after meeting an unusual girl named Misuzu who invites him to live with her.
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