---
title: "Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/arpeggio-of-blue-steel-ars-nova-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 57406
imdb_id: "tt3104246"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 52
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/arpeggio-of-blue-steel-ars-nova-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova is an animated television series set in a world where global warming has caused significant changes. The story takes place in a time where the effects of global warming have led to a rise in sea levels and the loss of territory. A mysterious group of warships, known as the Fleet of Mist, appears in the ocean and begins attacking human ships. The series follows the events that unfold after the appearance of the Fleet of Mist's submarine I-401. The series is categorized as Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, and Action & Adventure.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mysterious fleet of warships blockades humanity after global warming raises sea levels."

### Why Watch
- features unique naval battles against mysterious warships
- explores a post-deluge world after global warming

### Caveats & Content Note
- humanity is utterly defeated by overwhelming force
- trade routes and political economy are destroyed
- Tone & Suitability: The series carries a TV-14 rating and involves intense combat themes against overwhelming force.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, sci-fi, animation, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kazuyuki Okitsu** as *Gunzou Chihaya (voice)*
- **Mai Fuchigami** as *Iona (voice)*
- **Minami Tsuda** as *Iori Watanuki (voice)*
- **Shinobu Matsumoto** as *Sou Oribe (voice)*
- **Eiji Miyashita** as *Kyohei Kashihara (voice)*
- **Nao Toyama** as *Shizuka Hazumi (voice)*
- **Saki Fujita** as *Hyouga (voice)*
- **Manami Numakura** as *Takao (voice)*
- **Atsushi Ono** as *Ryokan Kita (voice)*
- **Hibiku Yamamura** as *Haruna (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When does the story take place?
The narrative begins in the year 2039 and continues seven years later.

### Q: What caused the loss of territory?
Global warming caused sea levels to rise and territory to be lost.

### Q: What is the Fleet of Mist?
They are a mysterious group of warships clad in mist that appeared in every corner of the ocean to attack human ships.

### Q: How did humanity fare against the Fleet of Mist?
Humanity was utterly defeated by the Mist's overwhelming force despite mustering all their strength.

### Q: Who appears seven years after the defeat?
The Fleet of Mist's submarine I-401 appears before cadet Gun.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/57406)

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