---
title: "Aria"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/aria-2005"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 53787
imdb_id: "tt0977907"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 52
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.6
vote_count: 36
content_rating: "TV-G"
---

# Aria (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/aria-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Aria is an anime television series that originally aired between 2005 and 2008. The story is set in the early 24th century within the city of Neo Venezia, located on the planet Mars. In this future, the planet is no longer a barren red landscape but has been transformed into an inhabited world that serves as a tourist destination. Because the planet has been flooded, gondolas serve as the primary mode of transportation for visitors seeking rest and relaxation. The narrative focuses on the professional gondoliers known as Undines, who act as tour guides for travelers. The series follows the experiences of Akari Mizunashi, who is an Undine in training. Adapted from the science fiction manga series Aqua and Aria by Kozue Amano, the show features voice acting performances by Erino Hazuki, Chiwa Saito, and Ryo Hirohashi. The production was directed by Kazunobu Fuseki. The series is also known by the title Aria the Animation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A gondolier in training navigates the canals of a transformed Martian city in the 24th century."

### Why Watch
- unique world-building
- relaxing tone

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow narrative pace
- Tone & Suitability: The series features a calm and peaceful tone suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: peaceful, atmospheric, scenic, contemplative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Aria the Animation (13 Episodes)
Aria season 1 is set in the early 24th century against the backdrop of the city of Neo Venezia on the planet Mars, now known as Aqua. The planet has been terraformed by mankind and is inhabited by humans. The city of Neo Venezia is a tourist hub where the primary mode of travel is by gondola, navigated by female gondoliers known as undines. Akari Mizunashi, a 15-year-old, has left everything behind to travel to Aqua and become an undine. She begins her training with the prestigious Aria Company, with the goal of achieving her dream of becoming an undine. The series is set in a futuristic world where humans have found a way to colonize the previously uninhabitable planet Mars. The story takes place in the city of Neo Venezia, where gondolas are the primary mode of transportation.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 52
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 47 (90%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ryo Hirohashi** as *Alice Carroll (voice)*
- **Chiwa Saito** as *Aika S. Granzchesta (voice)*
- **Erino Hazuki** as *Akari Mizunashi (voice)*
- **Sayaka Ohara** as *Alicia Florence (voice)*
- **Chinami Nishimura** as *Aria Pokoteng (voice)*
- **Kaori Mizuhashi** as *Ai Aino / Hime M. Granzchesta (voice)*
- **Akeno Watanabe** as *Maa (voice)*
- **Tomoko Kawakami** as *Athena Glory (voice)*
- **Junko Minagawa** as *Akira E. Ferrari (voice)*
- **Hirofumi Nojima** as *Akatsuki Izumo (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in the city of Neo Venezia on the planet Mars, which has been flooded and colonized by the 24th century.

### Q: What is an Undine?
Undines are professional gondoliers who serve as tour guides for visitors in Neo Venezia.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows Akari Mizunashi, who is training to become an Undine.

### Q: What is the primary mode of transportation in Neo Venezia?
Gondolas are the primary mode of travel within the city.

### Q: Is this series based on existing material?
Yes, the television series is adapted from the science fiction manga series Aqua and Aria by Kozue Amano.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Aria (TV Series 2005-2008) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/53787-aria-the-animation)
- [Luxury Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip | ARIA Resort & Casino](https://aria.mgmresorts.com/en.html)
- [List of Aria episodes - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Aria_episodes)
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- [Watch Aria (2005) TV Series Online - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/aria)
- [Aria the Animation (TV 2005) - MyAnimeList.net](https://myanimelist.net/anime/477/Aria_The_Animation)

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