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Aria

Description

From Inkr:
On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. In pursuit of her dream to become an Undine -- a gondolier who leads high-end tours around the city -- Akari joins as a trainee with the Aria Company, one of the three most prestigious water-guide companies in Neo-Venezia. There, she explores the beauty of the city and the world along with other trainees from Aria and rival companies, working hard for her dreams and making new friends along the way.

Official English

Type

Manga

Related Series

Aqua (Prequel)

Associated Names

Aria: The Masterpiece

Ария

Арія

アリア

아리아

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Latest Release(s)

v.12 c.60.2 by Amano Centric Scans 4 years ago

v.12 c.60.1 by Amano Centric Scans 10 years ago

v.12 c.60 (end) by Amano Centric Scans 15 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

12 Tankouban Volumes (Complete)
7 Kanzenban Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 3 (Aria The Animation)

Ends at Vol 12, Chap 60 (Aria The Origination) Skips Chap 1-2, 5, 8, 10-11, 18, 29, 40, 46-47, 49, 53-54, 56

User Reviews

N/A

Forum

3 topics, 3 posts

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User Rating

Average: 8.8 / 10.0 (583 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.68 / 10.0

47%

23%

15%

Last Updated

January 4th, 2025 3:27pm PST - 4 months ago

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Genre

Adventure Comedy Drama Sci-fi Shounen Slice of Life
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Recommendations

Aqua

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Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Mag Garden

Serialized In (magazine)

Comic Blade (Mag Garden)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

ADV (Defunct / 3 Vols)

INKR Comics

TokyoPop (7 Masterpiece Edition Volumes; Complete | 6 Volumes; Cancelled)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #767

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Monthly Pos #1388

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3 Month Pos #2288

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6 Month Pos #4020

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Year Pos #4645

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List Stats

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On 1381 wish lists

On 1038 completed lists

On 78 unfinished lists

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Forum Posts Click to view the forum

I wish (spoil)

8 years ago

New Aria Anime Briefly Listed For September Screening

10 years ago

Which one did you like more?

13 years ago

User Comments [ Order by usefulness ]

Masterpiece

by saanbj
1 month ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Kozue Amano’s Aria is a beautiful, slow-paced manga that transports readers to the serene world of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic city on Mars inspired by Venice. Originally serialized from 2002 to 2008, this slice-of-life and sci-fi hybrid is a sequel to Aqua and follows the daily life of Akari Mizunashi, a cheerful young girl training to become an Undine (a professional gondolier).

One of Aria’s greatest strengths is its immersive atmosphere. Amano’s art is breathtaking, capturing the charm of Neo-Venezia’s canals, skies, and unique architecture. Each chapter is like a peaceful meditation, filled with heartwarming moments, gentle humor, and a touch of magic. While the story lacks major conflicts or intense drama, its focus on personal growth, friendship, and appreciating life’s small wonders makes it an emotionally rewarding read.

The characters, especially Akari and her fellow Undine trainees, grow in subtle yet meaningful ways. Their bonds and mentor-student relationships are at the heart of the story, making every interaction feel genuine. Additionally, Aria includes a mystical element with the presence of the mysterious Cait Sith, a giant cat who watches over the city, adding a dreamlike quality to the narrative.

Overall, Aria is a must-read for those who enjoy relaxed storytelling, stunning artwork, and a deep appreciation for life’s quiet beauty. It’s a manga that doesn’t rush but instead invites you to slow down and savor every moment—just like a gondola ride through Neo-Venezia.

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Beautiful, simply a masterpiece

by Yin_no
6 months ago

Rating: 9.8 / 10.0

The world seems to stop and everything becomes peaceful as one reads Aria.

... Last updated 6 months ago

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Loopholes

by Moonclaw7
2 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

This is a pretty fun read and I really like it.

Unfortunately it has a pretty big loophole which I haven't seen anyone talk about.

So a big part of this series is how the seasons change, it's pretty obvious we are spending years over several volumes. And then you remember being told in the beginning that a season is double the length of an Earth season. Fine.

Here is the problem which you can't really unsee after seeing it. The characters experience the time moving, yet they don't actually age. For example one character is introduced in chapter 22 during spring as a 14 year old. One Mars/Aqua year passes, aka 2 years (30 chapters later), and in the autumn of said year the character is described as a 14 year old... At this point she should be 16 the rest of the cast should be 19, adults, and the mentors should be on the verge of being 30.

Now you can't unsee this flaw in this series, no longer masterpiece...ok still great, less masterpiecy.

... Last updated 2 years ago

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Peaceful and funny with a touch of melancholy

by Shimaqan
3 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

Amazigly chill read with great art, very cute and sometime emotional

Made be happy cry like a bitch on several parts but no useless drama.

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a masterclass of the slice of life genre

by red-eyed-slayer
6 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Aria is now officially one my top 3 manga of all time. Battle angel alita, hito hitori futari and Aria my 3 favourite manga at the moment. I kept my expectation low because while I enjoy Yokohama, it wasn't worthy of a 10/10 for me. But Aria exceeded my expectation greatly, with it's characters having varing personalities and seeing the interaction with them is great. It's episodic structure with loose continuity is very well done, with each chaper giving a cathartic feeling and having very interesting ending for each chapter that you learn something from them that actually helps me as well make realise some insights of my life. It balances comedy and insightful commentary on some aspect of our ordinary life, that sometimes we tend to overlook it and take for granted.

Overall a most read for those who enjoy slice of life, it is my personal favourite as I found it more enjoyable than Yokohama.

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I have a hard time thinking the rating...

by himemai
10 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Because the last book completely makes my heart ache and sad. It's very beautiful, the plot and how Kozue Amano sensei decide to end it. The cycle of Aria company told in a very brilliant way.

I have a complicated feeling toward the ending, that makes me hard to give a rating. Anyway aside from the brilliant of the ending and my own disappointment toward the ending, the story is brilliant. Light, full of positive spirit and great scenery of Neo Venesia. Thumb up for the character personality, and double thumb up for Akari's personality. How she sees something is very positive and nice. I love it //^ o ^//)/

◦(..˘ ⌣ ˘..)◦ already collect the physical book

... Last updated 10 years ago

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enchanting

by wansmor
10 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

I first know Aria from the anime and I have been a fan since the 1st episode. Although this series has nothing that a manga usually has (like super powers or super talented character), but I was still drawn in by it. I don't know what exactly kept me to keep watching and when I came to I was already at the last episode and I still wanted more. Maybe it was the peaceful pace and the beautiful scenery? Maybe it's the girls (not so much about the guys there). Well I don't know. All I can say is that this series has something to keep you going on reading it. I love the anime too, the peaceful pace and beautiful sceneries are well depicted and the music was top notch (the story line is pretty much the same). If you like the manga, you should watch the anime too.

... Last updated 10 years ago

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A Futuristic Venice Full of Magic!

by khanaami
11 years ago

Rating: 9.5 / 10.0

Seriously, this manga is magical. The setting, the characters, the feelings, and the atmosphere of this manga is amazing. The mangaka does a great job pulling you into the world of Aria, and the art shows this. Definitely a must read for those seeking something light yet wondrous.

... Last updated 11 years ago

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One of the best heroine...

by rennov
11 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

All reviewers already said all greatness of Aria, so I just want to add one more things that comes from my heart when I watch the anime series...

Ahem... Well, Akari, if you somehow exist in real world (or someone resemble you) and if I meet you somehow, I will search you and try to make you to be my girlfriend...

I apologize, but a bit exaggeration will bring no harms for a masterpiece of tranquil and serene series...

... Last updated 11 years ago

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So peaceful

by Mizura
12 years ago

Rating: N/A

This series just has an incredibly peaceful atmosphere. As you read it, it is as though you are there as well, on a gondola floating across the water, bathed in sunlight as enjoying the breeze across your face. Despite its futuristic setting, this series is actually all about enjoying the little things in life: the changing seasons, the little facts about the city you live in, the companionship of your dear friends.

With our world growing more and more hectic, this series beckons you to slow down, take a rest, take a look around and enjoy your present moments, as well as look forward to new moments to come. It's an incredibly relaxing read that melts away your stress and leaves you feeling calmer and happier.

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