Great episodes.

Episode 12 was really metaphysical but sweet and fun nonetheless. I’ve forgotten some of the earlier storylines so I’m wondering if this episode and mainly, Akiko, was suppose to have more meaning. I gotta recap the earlier parts of this series, heh.

Episode 13 was a nice mini-recap and solid round-up of the series. With the way it ended, this entire series seems more like it was a huge prelude than anything else. That remains to be seen depending on the direction the sequel goes. It’s just the feeling I got at the end of this episode, especially with the flashing of the “Welcome to Aria Company” sign at the end. Nice touch, regardless of what it meant.

Auguri, Buon Anno!

This was a refreshing series. Aria managed to make me feel good. I got all mushy and sappy while watching this series.

I’m not sure if all that is a good thing yet…

OK, honestly though, I really enjoyed watching this series. It had an incredibly relaxed pace and much of it involved Akari (and in turn, me) learning about Aqua and Undines and everything else in this near-magical world. It’s ironic that a world created by man can hold such a magical and meaningful history.

Overall series score: 9.2 out of 10

There is so much still left undiscovered for Akari, in both the past and the future.

I look forward to seeing it play out.

OK, now I’m gettin’ back into the mood.

Episode 11 was especially nice.

This is such a feel-good series.

I almost feel guilty watching it. I could be watching something with more drama or angst yet I choose this one. I suppose “feel-good” also means “safe,” haha. Well, ya can’t blame me. I gotta work myself in slowly.

I can’t rag on this series anyway. It’s good. It’s all about discovery and friendship and other sappy stuff. How do you hate on sappy stuff! You can’t, I tell ya.

Episode 10 was so-so but I really enjoyed episode 11. A bit of Athena’s backstory plus some overall feel-good moments between the girls. Ahhh… so sweet.

While watching these episodes, I kept thinking how familiar they seemed. Then it hit me, I read some of the manga, haha. It’s silly that I recalled it so late (about halfway through episode 11). I knew I hadn’t watched these episodes yet and I still had that inkling like I knew what was going on.

Alright, time to wrap up this series.

Aria? What the hell? Well… Mushishi threw me in a slice-of-life mood and it’s still lingering so there ya have it.

Of course, this series is way cuter and sappier.

Not that it’s such a bad thing.

It’s been over two years since I last watched Aria so this episode didn’t have quite the impact it should have. I’ve lost touch with all the characters and the mood.

Still, it was enjoyable. I’m sure the heartwarming feelings will come back in due time… provided I keep watching more. Which I will… probably…

Srsly… probably…

A whole episode devoted to the weird cat…. as if he doesn’t get enough screen time already.

Initially, I thought it was silly. The first story was boring. It had little comedy and it felt really pointless. I dreaded that it was gonna be like that the whole episode but thankfully there were two stories.

The second story was great. Hilarious and at the end, quite touching. I wouldn’t have expected a “feel good” story starring this mascot character. Heh… I laughed a lot in that second half. It wasn’t just filled with silly comedy like in previous episodes either. There were some moments that were really funny. “Real” comedy funny.

Still, in the end, this episode was pointless. The story in Aria is driven by Akari so featuring another character w/o Akari actively being involved is a waste, especially when said character is the damn weird cat. I don’t care that the anime is named after him. As funny as that second story was, it was still a waste of an episode.

Of course, it’s my assumption that Akari drives the story. If she isn’t meant to, then the first episode was quite misleading.

This ep was much better. I like how it showed more of what an Undine goes through and not just show random training that could be applicable to anything. Heh, plus, it had some of the funnier moments with the weird cats. I laughed out loud a couple times.

What a pussy…

Rejected