(L) Aria the Origination

[fict_ticious]

Originally Posted by LoweGear

So there's such things as

EPIC

Some like

EPIC


Others like

EPIC!!!!!!

And then there's things like

Aria

which frankly I cannot find the words to describe how AWESOME it is

So after finishing a NATURAL marathon, and seeing Arietta later tonight, the 24 hour countdown to ORIGINATION begins!!!

I believe in Ye Olde Book of Yon Internets, the final step up from EPIC would be LEGENDARY. Ergo, we should address Aria as such.

[G. Zeus]

Originally Posted by fict_ticious

I believe in Ye Olde Book of Yon Internets, the final step up from EPIC would be LEGENDARY. Ergo, we should address Aria as such.

Of course, if we were to follow the convention used in ARIA, the superlative term would probably be 素敵 (すてき/"suteki", i.e.: lovely; dreamy; beautiful; great; fantastic; superb).

Others simply acknowledge the fact that words can never sufficiently convey the full meaning of some things.

Kawaii nante sonna koto iccha dame desu
(Something like cuteness cannot be expressed in words.)

- from Ichigo Complete, OP song of Ichigo Mashimaro

[Yakhobian]

Well, I was just reading a random Aria blog, and it seems the first three episodes are going to be originals and not based on the manga. I wonder how that will turn out.

Spoiler for episode titles:

１話　「その　やがて訪れる春の風に…」　　原作対応：オリジナル
２話　「その　笑顔のお客さまは…」　　　　原作対応：オリジナル
３話　「その　こめられた想いを…」　　　　原作対応：オリジナル
４話　「その　明日を目指すものたちは…」　原作対応：Navigation48「トラゲット 」１０巻収録

[IchiKyo]

I was just listening to the Opening of Aria The Origination and it still beautiful... Since it's just a preview from ATX i think... So it will begin tonight...

[KrebMarkt]

How many crazy person are waiting for this saison 3 of Aria

Now it is already Thursday 4-5 am in Japan so we can expect the first reviews and impressions very soon.

What is weird is that we are very excited for slow and calm anime.

[margafred]

First to comment hahiii~~~ \-o-/

Spoiler for First episode:

SUBARASHIII~~
BRILLIANT!!!

Using Erino Hazuki's Ashita Yuugure Made (ED theme for ARIETTA) as the credit BGM and probably for future insert song.The OP song was also brilliant,スピラーレ sang by Yui Makino (the beat a bit fast i think compared to the other 2 ARIA's OP song)...

ED theme and style as always = top notch.I really love the colorful image of the ED,portraying Akari in the most wonderful way,backed with beautiful ED song.Ahhh..its really worthy to wait this long,just to watch ARIA the ORIGINATION.I just love it so much.

The storyline also was brilliant...ARIA the ORIGINATION episode 1 = 10/10 without doubt.I can't ask for more am i xD

I love it so much~

[fict_ticious]

Animation didn't suffer the same level of QUALITY found in The Natural.
I don't quite remember this going down in the manga, though.

[Dagger]

Oh my gosh, wonderful episode. The three fairies got to be so cool~

[Yakhobian]

Originally Posted by fict_ticious

Animation didn't suffer the same level of QUALITY found in The Natural.
I don't quite remember this going down in the manga, though.

Scroll up a little to my post from yesterday. It seems the first three episodes of the series are originals and not based on the manga.
Maybe that's a sign that they want to stretch the show to 26 episodes?
We can only wait and see I guess.

At any rate, episode one was exactly as everyone has said so far, an exemplary case of deserving Aika's favourite line.

Embarrassing comments aren't allowed!

Truly wonderful.

[nojay]

Just nice. The animation quality in Aria has held up and so has the storytelling, from what I was able to make out.

I especially like the ED titles with the coloured-glass "stone" -- CGI but *good* CGI.

Fun parts -

Spoiler for First:

finding out someone else on Aria likes President Aria's mochi-mochi

Spoiler for Second:

Athena making faces to quiet the kid

Spoiler for Third:

The juxtaposition of the Three Fairies at the end as they watch Aika, Arisu and Akari together out on the balcony. Foreshadowing or what?

[dahl_moon]

Wow, a single episode is as filling as an OVA! Good to see the animators having fun over the increased screen size of 16:9, and they've really made the images vibrant. Not to mention the script is also top notch. I have to say this again, Hal Film Maker has really worked hard on this episode.

Spoiler for Episode 1:

Although it's kind of funny to position this episode as the first. "Letting go," eh? I guess it could match the overall theme of the third season.

[Rhyel]

I only watched the first ARIA. To understand The Origination is needed to see The Natural and OVA before?

[Proto]

It would be highly preferable I guess, since there are some aspects that will be more understandable and logical after seeing the second season and OVA, however it is not entirely necessary. My personal suggestion would be to get the NATURAL and ARIETTA before. It's not like the 3rd season will go anywhere.

[X10A_Freedom]

I just finished watching ep01 and I can't stop smiling! The art and detail on the Neo Venezian buildings have improvied a lot. Character face consistency is still so-so though.

Excellent start to the season and can't wait for more!

[Falkor]

The first episode cannot be described in simple words (a sublime heaven). I'm glad they sticked to a 16:9 resolution just like the OVA. It brings forth all the beauty of ARIA without detracting at all from its soothing mood. I was really missing this warm and fuzzy feeling, yet always relaxing. The feeling that makes you sleepy without actually falling asleep. That Slice-of-Life feeling I can only get from watching ARIA. I can't help my excitement.

Anyway, i want to get my hands on the new opening (Makino Yui ), the new ending (especially the instrumental version of this one), and the new soundtrack (there were some new and nice background music).

As far as the episode goes

Spoiler for some thoughts on the first episode:

I'm surprised of myself. I cannot believe i understood most of the conversations even though my comprehension of Japanese is... (not that great).

Almost nothing happened, and yet you know how important the conversations and the interactions were. They inserted some comedy here and there that you know it will never become slapstick or out of place (Athena's facial expressions were priceless). The episode flowed so well, reintroducing all the cast without breaking the pace of a normal day. I just love to see those three talking to each other or better yet, to see Alicia discussing the meaning of life with Arika… Akira’s fast maneuvers on the Gondola… Aria’s president...

I’m definitely looking forward to the next episode and the next one…

Originally Posted by Rhyel

I only watched the first ARIA. To understand The Origination is needed to see The Natural and OVA before?

Aria is very episodic, so i doubt you will need Natural and Arietta before watching this (you will probably need to watch animation though). You can end up watching all three of them at the same time and still understand all the stuff that it's going on.

[Tatiana Razajev]

*Watches first episode* If this is any indication, it looks like it will retain that feel the previous series have. Which should be a good thing.

[khryoleoz]

As always, Athena cracks me up! Though I love the entire ensemble, I'm especially fond of Athena's quirky personality.

[aikming]

Sweet, new episode of aria... sweet

Some episode 1 screenshots here

[Tabris]

To all who have watched the first episode of The origination tonight.

Spoiler:

I hate you In a nice way.

I say that because I envy [read:hate] everyone who's seen it already

[Seravy]

re: ep1
Akira = SWOON