3. ARIA The NATURAL
Ahh, Venice. Shame it’s sinking. Perhaps that’s why they packed it up and moved it to Mars.
All good things must come to an end, I suppose. But when it comes to a good thing like Aria, I just can’t let go. Life without Aria? Say it ain’t so! I still remember the little jig I danced when I first learned a second season was in the works. And I remember the toast I made when I learned it would be twenty-six episodes in length. I’m already stockpiling tequila and fireworks in preparation for any future announcements.
So, yeah, I’m in love with Aria. And I know I’m not alone in feeling this way. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: it’s the show everyone seems to like, yet no one likes to talk about. After a bit more consideration, however, I feel I should add, “… and that’s OK.” Why? Because, when it comes to Aria, there’s little to discuss. What’s so special about Aria, you might ask? I don’t know. It’s Aria. Why watch Aria? I don’t know. Because it’s Aria?
In other words, I don’t know how to pitch Aria. Nor do I know how to explain Aria. It’s just something you have to experience firsthand. It’s as if Aria isn’t so much a thing as it is a feeling. You know the feeling of sitting out on the veranda on a summer afternoon, puffy white clouds floating on the breeze, children laughing in the distance?
That’s my Aria.
Yay! I love the Aria franchise as well, I’ve recommended the series to many and I could never find the words to express what makes the series so good, so I just end up telling them to watch it and see!
Heh, go figure. I mention ARIA in the previous entry, and viola, it appears in the next. :)
Hurray for ARIA!
The undescribable magic of the first series was lost in the second to me.
Did you notice no difference yourself?
Jeff - embarrassing remarks are prohibited!
the artwork of the Manga is so incredibly beautiful >.
ARIA is definitely something that is hard to describe, and if you do, it just ends up not coming out right. The beauty and relaxing feel to ARIA is one of it’s best points as well as the characters, each having there personal traits which you end up loving. A series I would recommend to anyone.
>>> Ahh, Venice. Shame it’s sinking. Perhaps that’s why they packed it up and moved it to Mars.
Very logical.
I really like ARIA series. Too bad that Alice’s punchlines don’t work well in English. ( If you know a good working version, let me know )
well, i think it is the mixture of an idyllic setting, beautiful scenery, compelling characters (the Aria girls are either totally cute or hot) and that each story has that feeling that makes you feel good.
I always recommended Aria to many people because it is the type of anime you watch on a down day to make yourself feel good. If you do not mind me to pitch a bit on my Aria the Natural review, here it is, http://that.animeblogger.net/2006/11/08/aria-the-natural-review/.
I am sure it is never enough on how to review a series but Aria will be well missed. Well, until they somehow tell us that there’s a 3rd season. I will not mind if that happens, ahaha~
In the words of the great Morpheus: Unfortunately, no one can be told what Aria is. You have to see it for yourself.
Cheerful anime…It have beautiful panorama….^_^