ARIA The ORIGINATION: That Little Secret Place...
2008 • Hal Film Maker
- Format
- SPECIAL
- Aired
- 2008
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Hal Film Maker · The Right Stuf International
- Genres
- Comedy · Fantasy · Science fiction · Slice of Life
Special episode based on chapter 39 (or Navigation 39) entitled "The Secret Place". Its action takes place between episodes 5 and 6 of Aria the Origination.
Akari and President Aria take a walk in the eastern part of Neo-Venezia. They are spotted by Akatsuki, who follows them to try to greet Akari. They eventually end up at St Mark's Basilica, where Akari has a secret place, which is discovered by Akatsuki, Aika, and Alice.
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ARIA The ORIGINATION: That Little Secret Place... was produced by Hal Film Maker as a special OVA release in 2008, serving as a concluding companion to the third season of the celebrated Aria anime adaptation. Set in the lush, dreamlike world of Neo-Venezia, the episode was crafted to provide closure for the series' core cast, maintaining the meditative, slice-of-life tone established by director Junichi Sato. It reflects the series' commitment to the 'iyashikei' or healing genre, focusing on the gentle emotional transitions of characters as they progress toward their professional goals.
The visual aesthetic and narrative direction were heavily influenced by Kozue Amano's original manga, which utilized the backdrop of a futuristic Venice to explore themes of nostalgia, growth, and appreciation for the mundane. Character designs by Makoto Koga retained the soft, fluid lines consistent with the television series, which had been praised by critics for its tranquil pacing and philosophical depth. Upon its release, the special was well received by the established fan base as a refined, poignant coda that honored the source material's quiet optimism.
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