Aria has 2 entire episodes about decommissioning a gondola. It was beautiful and I teared up in both.
What's your excuse for not watching the greatest slice of life of all time, /a/?
>>139678555
Samefagging here, but seriously.
What is this magic? Nothing happens and the show is still fucking precious to me. It's an enigma, but such a wondrous one
>>139678555
but I am. Already halfway onto the second season.
Literally Ghibli + cute girls
>>139678885
Are you counting the Natural as a whole the second season, or just the first 13 episodes?
Reading the manga, albeit very slowly. I didn't really care for the anime as much and still have yet to finish Origination.
I was thinking about this today, would you consider Aria to be a character-driven iyashikei or a plot-driven iyashikei?
It seems like Aria has a bigger focus on events and situations happening in Neo-Venezia rather than internal character conflicts (there are some, just not a whole lot compared to something like Tamayura). It seems more plot-driven than character-driven.
>>139679208
I'd say it's both. While the plots are a driving point, I find that the characters' outlook on their life, and their overall mindset towards living it, is what the show really focuses on. That makes sense too -- Kazue Amano herself said that it was intended as a "therapy" manga, intended to uplift its readers and leave it with a sense of wonder.
The gondola arc was pretty great.
I'd like to watch it one of these days. How many episodes? Is it still ongoing? Is it based on the manga or viceversa? If so, how is it as an adaptation? Cause I'd rather read the manga unless it's really good.
>>139679150
I consider the Natural as the whole second season (I am on episode 13 as of this moment, watching right now)
>>139679208
I'd say it depends. Don't really know the pacing the manga has (no idea how faithful it is to its source) but in the anime it depends on what season we're talking about. first season is character driven, second is plot driven with a side of character driven (yet most episodes focus more on the setting)
>>139679442
54
There's an OVA series called Avvenire, but there's only 3 and only 1 has been translated. It's essentially over now.
Based on manga
Fucking amazing
Also, the OST is incredible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Df3JzEbTU0
>>139679442
It's pretty good.
and if you read the manga atleast make sure you listen to the ost while doing so because it adds so much to the atmosphere (literally so much, there's not a single track I don't like)
>>139679442
Its okay as an adaptation. It was made on a shoestring budget, so the manga is much better in my opinion. You do miss out on the cool OST though.
>>139679442
The manga is far superior but the anime is still top tier
>>139679208
First two anime seasons are plot.
Origination is character.
>>139679543
Based Choro Club.
And I still can't find barely anything else by them.
Nana Iro no Sora wo is also one of my favorite songs, but I can't find literally anything else by SONOROUS, who's credited for both composition and lyrics. I suspect he's a member of Choro Club though.
>>139679208
Character-driven, with the caveat that Neo-Venezia is a main character.
I did watch it. It was possible the best anime I've ever seen, bullshit surprise marriage at the end aside.
Safe on a rainy day
I'll miss you.
>>139680024
That's when I smiled and wiped my tears away.
It'll all be okay.
>>139679593
Kek what plot? I'm not meming here, I'm serious. There is no overarching plot at all.
>>139678555
I don't want it to end so I'll never watch this last episode of Origination.
What are your favorite moments in the whole show, Ariabros?
Pic related for me. For some reason it rivals even the whole final episode.
>>139679593
What?
S1 is basically character and world intro.
S2 is more world exploration.
S3 is tying up all the themes and culminating in one of the best endings of all time.
>>139680295
Plot-driven doesn't necessarily mean there is an overarching plot.
Most of the first two seasons involve festivals and supernatural Neo-Venezia phenomena. It has nothing to do with the characters themselves.
>>139680432
I see. I'm not sure if that's the correct term for it though. I mean characters is a subject, plot isn't. Perhaps setting? And a great deal have to do with a theme or message more so than the individual story of the episodes.
>>139680566
I just think the fact that none of us have anything bad to say about it, despite not knowing even if it's about plot or characters, is pretty amazing. Not even kidding you, this show will probably make me a better person.
>>139680350
The episode that stands out for me the most is episode 10 of season 1 when they learn about how their senpais were just like them, and that really sweet moment on the bridge when Akari cries out to them because she's feeling sad that one day they'll be in a similar spot where they can't always see each other as they do now as trainees.
>>139680566
From what I gather, its pretty much external vs internal.
The main characters going on a treasure hunt is external, Akari following Cait Sith around is external, while Aika's hair cutting episode is more internal.
Plot-driven is external events while character-driven is internal events.
Ehhh
>>139680716
You should watch Avveniere then. Ties in nicely with that theme.
>>139680835
恥ずかしいセルフ禁止！
>>139678555
>>139678884
The magic is that it perfectly captures how the present can seem so slow and idle, and yet how suddenly you can look back and see how fast it all was.
There is something about the anime that I haven ever experienced in any other anime. That is that the OP song starts off seeming awkward and hard to feel fits. But by the end of the season, you understand and appreciate how it does, as the characters and story grows. Then you start the next season, and miss the previous song and nostalgia, but grow all the same to love the new song. And then you hit season 3 and Kin no Nami Sen no Nami is nostalgic and emotional.
Beautiful soundtrack, great direction.
I recommend both the manga and the anime.
I tried to get into it because I pretty much love every SoL. But I just couldn't. Maybe I should just keep watching.
Why hasn't ep2 of Avvenire been subbed yet?
>>139681527
My guess is the lack of hype. I haven't even heard of ARIA until a month ago, listening to Eden radio and falling in love with its OST. I haven't seen nor heard any mention of the series until then.
Not much point spending hours translating a series no one even knows about, from the subber's perspective.
>>139681651
Everyone knows about Aria.
>>139681501
How many episodes did you get into? It took me a good 6 episodes before it grew on me, and I mostly stuck to it entirely on the grounds of the soundtrack and voice actors.
>>139681749
Not outside of /a/ it doesn't seem. It just never came up where I usually lurk
>>139681651
>no one knows about Aria
you what?
>>139681884
Huh, must be wrong about that.
My standpoint is from a generally-non-4chan-browsing normie who only knows shows that are reviewed on Youtube, since that's what I've been until very recently. The most popular review of the show has like 5000 reviews, and the most popular show recommending it has 100000 (from the same channel).
>>139681527
Fansubs are dead, man. We'll eventually get some.
![[AXSUS_Hat]Xabungle_06_(07354B6A).mkv_00:02:38.366.png](https://i.imgur.com/on7uyp5.jpg "[AXSUS_Hat]Xabungle_06_(07354B6A).mkv_00:02:38.366.png")
>>139678555
Boring SoL trash is the epitome of degeneracy.
>>139681994
Yeah sure, but the non-4chan-browsing normie only watched Naruto and One-Punch Man. Sure Aria is not as "mainstream" as other shows, but it's still pretty well known in my opinion.
I'd say the fact that there's no subs yet is mostly due to >>139682040 , and also OVAs always tend to get longer to be subbed than currently airing shows.
I'll admit that Aria being an old show doesn't help.
>>139682385
Shh. No fun now, only nostalgiatears.
So what happens once I'm done the series? Do I kill myself?
Held off watching S2 a long time ago because once it ends I'll be missing the happy feeling this show gives me.
>>139682630
You live by it, anon.
This whole show is about finding the wonders hidden in the everyday, as long as you hold the right mindset.
When you finish, do some soul-searching. Find something you love and really go after it. Talk to your friends more, and maybe even travel a bit. It's all about what you appreciate, not what you have.
>>139682703
>travel a bit
With what money?
>>139682630
You rewatch it and wait for Amanchu next season.
>>139682734
There are people who travel less money than living in an apartment. In Southeast Asia, for example, you can easily travel for no more than 25 a day. 4 months there, including plane ticket and travel insurance, would cost about 4-5000 dollars.
It doesn't even have to be that long either, of course.
Also, if you don't wanna, you can ignore that bit and take the rest of the message anyway.
For how much everybody gushes about Aria, I could never get myself started on it. I've just never been much of a slice-of-life fan unless I can really connect with the main cast, and truthfully there wasn't much appeal for me there in the first few episodes.
It certainly has a comfy feel to it in terms of the visuals and style of narrative, but those things have always just been bonuses to me instead of reasons for enjoying a show.
Is it really just not for me, or do I need to try again?
>>139682857
Personally I think the anime is a little slow. The manga is a bit better with pacing and you can just take your time with each chapter.
Then maybe you can give the anime another try after actually learning about the characters. There are a few differences in the anime so you can still be experiencing something new.
>>139682815
My drug addicted dad used up all the money in my savings account when I was in hospital, he even called the bank beforehand to up the amount I can go in red before taking all of it.
And I'm an Yuropoor who has to pay rent, housing is much more expensive than in America.
>>139682857
It's a little bit of an acquired taste, but the entire thing (including, and especially, the characters) grows on you immensely. Watch the entire first season, even if it takes a while between episodes. Truthfully it took me about 3 weeks to finish the first season because I wasn't interested until towards the end.
See >>139681150, it very succinctly sums up my own thoughts.
>>139682926
Man, I feel you. My mom was a similar deal, though that was when I was 12. I haven't really spoken to her in maybe 6 or 7 years. I know the struggle. Stay strong dude.
>>139678555
Does it have dinosaurs?
>>139682857
I have never been a fan of slice of life either, and to be honest the first few episodes of season one were really hard to watch because I didn't know what to expect of Aria.
But when you just relax and enjoy the beauty of the visuals, music and the somewhat over the top characters, you'll love it.
Just expect to see nothing of direct importance, every seemingly unimportant moment finds its place in the story some way later on.
![Aria the Origination 12 [1945F04D].mkv_snapshot_22.01_[2016.02.05_12.05.20].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/sOJpiIz.jpg "Aria the Origination 12 [1945F04D].mkv_snapshot_22.01_[2016.02.05_12.05.20].jpg")
I love ARIA, one of my all time favorites but it's far from perfect.
Akari's overenthusiasm can be pretty annoying at times, I never liked how Aika always teases Akari nor that she only became friends with her so she could get closer to Alicia and her catchphrase. Alice is an autist who yells at poor Athena who does nothing wrong, don't get me started on the left hand episode. I have no problem wth President ARIA in the manga, I wonder why.
But when it gets emotional it can hit really hard and the OST is probably the best of any anime.
can't get into it. the cats are awful, the supernatural shit sucks, chibi is aids, akari's optimism makes me retch
>>139683288
Athena's a bully.
Aria is THE definition of healing.
It never fails to amaze me.
The girls' uniforms accentuate their figures in a way that should be illegal. Why must AMANO be such a buttgirl?
>>139683392
Please don't lewd their arias
>>139683296
Supernatural shit doesn't last, cats are put slightly in the back-burner for most of the show.
But as the review on ANN said -- to enjoy it, you must lock your cynicism far, far away. If you absolutely cannot, it probably isn't for you.
>>139683406
But that's not possible.
>>139678555
Those episodes made me cry like a bitch when I thought about my experience in the decommissioning of Mighty Mo.
>>139683492
I want to pull on her momikoso I can kiss her.
>>139683406
They lewd themselves
Already watched it.
Now rewatching it.While forcing everyone else to watch with me.
You find a sleeping undine on your bed, with wet footmarks coming from your shower.
What do you do?
>>139683647
Is it a cute one?
>>139683618
Brown skin is the best
>>139683697
You mean there are uncute undines?
>>139683779
Akira is totally uncute.
Avvennire ep2 non-raw where?
>>139683647
>wet footmarks on the god damn carpet
>>139683872
Never ever.
>>139678555
>greatest slice of life of all time
That's Natsume. Also nice 5.
Nothing will ever compare to the perfection that Orange Princess episode is. It is the epitome of SoL and will be remembered far after we are dead.
>>139683892
Man it's just water. It dries.
>>139683913
>That's Natsume.
KEK'D.
>>139683913
Yuujinchou is the Postal of anime
>>139683913
Personally I think it's Hidamari, but Aria is still in the top tiers.
>>139683288
For me, the flaws were the excessive use of catchphrases, the slightly slower than should be pacing, the catchphrases, and all the Supernatural shit with Cait Sith that made me dislike The Natural an awful lot. Also the over reliance on catchphrases.
>>139683916
Alice was a great way to kick off the promotions and the biggest twist in the story. Of course you know Akari becomes a Prima at the end, but Alice double promoting right away with that performance was completely unexpected.
>>139684091
I feel bad for Alicia because she tried to stall Aria's promotion as much as possible so they could stay together for as long as possible.
>>139683795
You were saying?
>>139684143
Super uncute.
>>139684156
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehh?
>>139678555
>about decommissioning a gondola
More like about nothing?
>>139684217
Think I'm lyin'
>>139683647
That's just impossible. Everyone knows there's no water where I live, why would I have an undine?
>>139684441
The undine has blessed you! You now have a fountain and a shower!
>>139684515
You're insinuating that I don't have a shower and that's very rude.
But what good would a fountain be for an undine?
>>139683916
Why do people talk about this episode so much? It's fantastic but there are so many other 10/10 episodes throughout the series.
>>139684567
The keyword is the 10/10 here. That episode was 11/10, anon. 12/10 if thou art an Alicefag.
>>139678555
>What's your excuse for not watching the greatest slice of life of all time, /a/?
Because I don't watch anime for slice of life. For me it's more about escapism.
Slice of life bores me to tears.
>>139684567
Because it's the beginning of the end and stars the best undine.
>>139684567
It's the episode that left me the biggest impression. It had me more excited than I had been in years.
>>139678555
I don't have an excuse, of course I watched it!
It's just a lovely series all around.Lovely enough for me to think about it, read it and listen to its OST while I'm on holiday to the city.
Shame the 2nd OVA hasn't been subbed yet, but I guess that's just a waiting game.
>>139683647
>"Akira, you do realise that Himeya company is just 5 minutes around the corner from my place, if you wanted a shower?"
>>139684567
I enjoyed the shadow episode and her interaction with Alicia more. Their ordinary days left a much bigger impression on me than their major life events
Single greatest SoL anime show ever done.
I've already watched the whole series, but haven't watched the last OVAs. I'm still waiting for the last 2(?) of it to be come out and be subbed so that I can watch them at once.
>>139683916
That episode was great, but I liked "Those Orange Days" (S1Ep11) more. That episode was damn fantastic.
>>139683406
Can't help it, undines aresuper interesting
Aria is a loser who can't make friends.
That's why I liked her so much
>>139680350
What made this so amazing was the song Akino Arai Torikago no yume
>>139682857
I love the series, but the first season is really slow. It wasn't until episode 11 of season 1 where I really felt for the characters, and it introduced one of the strongest themes of the series. If you watch episode 11 and still feel nothing, then maybe it truly isn't for you. The emotional payoff in the last season is really worth the entire ride, in my opinion. The ending is one of the best ever, up there with stuff like Gunbuster and Cowbop Bebop in terms of impact.
![Aria the Origination 13 [5829B612].mkv_snapshot_01.48_[2013.03.19_18.36.53].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/aalqNy4.jpg "Aria the Origination 13 [5829B612].mkv_snapshot_01.48_[2013.03.19_18.36.53].jpg")
fucking dropped
>>139685523
Waaait a minute.
>>139678884
>What is this magic?
Well written, well directed show with nice music to accompany it.
I always liked how loud and sudden was the last ending. And animation was superb.
loved it
>>139678884
It has solid music, writing, VAs, etc. It's pretty much strong in everything
>>139683913
Aria > Sketchbook > Natsume
It's ironic how I see Aria as both a healing anime and also one of the main things that make consider just ending it all.
>>139686978
Aria > NNB > Sketchbook
>>139687922
That's not Aria, that's you needing psychiatric help.
>>139685178
I have been on a concert of Akino Arai once with an handshake event afterwards.
I realy like her Song for the Spice and Wolf Anime.
>>139685523
Real talk, that finale was one of the worst episodes in the whole series, and one of the very few things that were actually bad about the show. Conceptually it was great, but the marriage came out of nowhere, the execution and the drama was just so overblown and unsubtle, the "how everyone ended up" thing was cheesy, dumb and unnecessary, and Ai's appearance was shoehorned as fuck. It's particularly annoying because the episode right before it is probably the best of the whole series.
Why is Alice so perfect?
>>139678555
>Why aren't you watching some of Aria's worst episodes?
Because I'd rather be watching something entertaining.
>>139684567
>so many other 10/10 episodes throughout the series.
Complete bullshit. You just have low as fuck standards.
>>139688378
I agree completely.
>>139679442
The anime has really nice music too.
>>139684598
>For me it's more about escapism.
That's what Aria is all about. Why do you think these faggots are in love with it? Because it's nearly completely removed from reality.
>it's an "Aika is crying" episode
>>139689679
>it's a HAHI episode
>>139689679
Short-haired Aika makes my dick hard.
The Alicia getting married thing never bothered me. I just assumed she was getting married to one of you anons that have her as a waifu. And there is nothing more beautiful than anon and his waifu.
I'm watching it slowly.
Guys I wanna start watching this, what's the order?
>>139691095
Start by the beginning
>>139691095
Aria the animation, aria the natural, ova's, aria the origination, aria the avvenire
>>139690990
That's the only way to do it.
Most I've ever done was 2 episodes a day and that really was too much.
>>139678555
I loved reading the original manga(that is, Aqua, didn't read the rest), but wtf the anime was such a terrible drag. They always keep reusing the same shitty, one-dimensional, static hazukashii serifu gags instead of using more time on actually exploring the world.
Also pic related.
>>139689231
That's what fiction is and should be.
>>139678555
>What's your excuse for not watching the greatest slice of life of all time, /a/?
it's shit
>>139691339
Not really. Fiction should have some semblance of reality in it. Aria's messages feel particularly flat and uninspiring due to how far removed their world is from ours. Something like YKK doesn't have that problem despite also existing in a distinctively different world because it isn't a saccharine nightmare.
>>139691600
I don't think that lack of any relevance to our world makes aria's messages flat and uninspiring. Doesn't ykk have the same messages as aria? Why just because the world is more grunted in reality makes them better than aria? Aria's aim was to create utopia, show how idealised people live there and what can a normal person do in order to feel like those characters. Just because those messages aren't really useful in our world doesn't mean they can be so easily discarded and called flat. Because they have meaning and are understandable as long as you don't apply them to the world they're not created for.
Anyone have that comic about Akari living a tough live on earth?
I forgot what it was called.
>>139678555
>what's your excuse
I read four volumes and didn't like it so I have zero motivation to try the show which so many people say is worse.
>>139691600
You are mistaking Akari's POV for the real thing.
>What's your excuse for not watching the greatest slice of life of all time, /a/?
I don't watch moeshit slice of life, this kind of shows are made for mentally retarded otaku
>>139692507
>Why do most people like fantasy and sci-fi? Because they've actually lived interesting lives...
>>139688813
Aria has no worst episodes.
>>139688378
I disagree entirely. I have zero idea about the marriage complaints unless you're a delusional yurifag, and endings where they show you what everyone's doing are great because you get closure on everyone instead of having them just disappear off. The link to the very first episode showing that the cycle continues once again, and that the end is a new beginning means that Aria never really ends. It just continues with your own life. If you aren't living like you're in Aria, you didn't take away from it what you should have.
>>139689679
Short hair Aika is my favorite. Chiwa Saito was a perfect casting for her.
>>139691600
Every single encounter with the supernatural wants to kill Akari. The only reason she's alive is because Cait Sith is there for her. And it's not just the headless woman. The Fox's Wedding would've taken her for a wedding present, the mirage cafe vowed to kill her next time, the cat's monthly association would've trapped her for eternity, and so on. The reason she stands up again and again searching for more wonder isn't because she has a safety net; it's because her innate hope and belief is stronger than anything the world can throw at her. Don't give in to the evil without, trust in the light within.
>>139692802
Shoot that's extremely gay why would you screencap that? That kind of thing is exactly why he called it a saccharine nightmare.
>>139690215
It's interesting that Alicia kept that side of hers a secret from the trainees, although I'm sure Athena and Akira knew about it. I always assumed that Alicia always came to sleep in the same building as Akari, so she'd know if she was out doing stuff that wasn't related to work. Or maybe all they did was hold hands before marriage. Not worth thinking too much about it.
>>139692457
The art is fantastic in the manga and the anime obviously can't compare, but the music and voice acting of the anime are great and add a very nice dimension and atmosphere that is needed for a slice of life like this.
>>139692575
>closure
Definitely. I really wanted to know what happened to Onizuka in GTO and the main cast of Samurai Champloo.
>>139692507
>fake animu girls
evry tiem
>>139678555
>It's an Aria thread
HAHE
A
H
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OFFICIAL INDISPUTABLE ALL TIME GREATEST SLICE OF LIFE RANKINGS
1. Aria
2. Hidamari
3. K-On
4. NNB
POWER GAP
5. GJ-bu
6. Sora no Woto
7. Patlabor
8. Tamayura
9. Azumanga
10. Sketchbook
manga only fag here. watched animation because the bd caught my eye. should i wait for the bd for origination and natural or just watch what we have on hand currently??
>>139692918
There's only one room in Aria Company, and it belongs to Akari.
>>139693495
>K-On over NNB
Burn yourself alive.
>>139693495
>no YKK
Nigga, you ranking was already bad enough, but this is just preposterous.
>>139692918
>maybe all they did was hold hands before marriage.
What else would they be doing before marriage?
>>139695293
Wait are you serious?
>>139693495
>YKK not even on the list
c'mon
>>139692378
Anyone?
>>139695875
Yeah, I can lend my flamethrower.
Has anyone seen 2nd episode of ova?
>>139683913
Natsume is barely a SoL half the time
>>139685178
It certainly enhanced it but the whole meaning of that scene touched me on a spiritual level.
There are many scenes in the show that far surpass the manga strictly because of the addition of time and music and that's proof ofit.
>>139680350
What was President Aria looking for? Was Akino special in any way?
>>139698638
Who knows. I think that's part of the beauty of it.
You can't possibly understand why he's sitting there even in the rain, but it must be something so important, something he believes in entirely that he feels he must not move. What incredible dedication right?
>>139698859
That's unsatisfying for me. I hate having to inject my own meaning into the scene
>>139692890
You may think it's extremely gay but it's extremely true.
The biggest takeaway of the show is that appreciation of the life you have now makes life that much better, and the characters' differing outlooks (and how Akari ultimately affects theirs) is the driving point for it.
>>139699025
The author's own meaning is as subjective as our own. And if one abides only by the author's meaning then it's ultimately limiting is it not? It takes on the form of a math equation and has only one possible meaning and nothing more - there's no room for exploration, for the reader to find within themselves a meaning that applies to their own lives.
>>139699800
Get your degenerate french marxist post-modernism out of here faggot.
I want to ride in Alice's gondola while stealing glances at her hips.
>It's taken me three months to get to the final season
I love this show but holy shit am I dying on the inside. I want it to be over but I know when it finally is I'll want more.
Aika is best girl.
>>139700418
But... there is more coming.
I went to Venice because of this show
>>139700658
How was it?
>>139700658
Was it everything you dreamed of?
Man, was this difficult to get into. That cat had me drop it twice before I finally forced through.
Did they tone him down after the first season, or was it just me growing to accept the ludicrous mewoing?
>>139700698
Perfect, melancholy
>>139700709
Yes. I went during the carnival so there were a lot of people though. So I'd like to go again when no one's around
To be honest I just finished watching the first season a couple of weeks ago and found it good but nothing really special.
I think I would have loved it if I had watched it since the beggining or at least started watching it a few years ago.
I'll probably watch 1 more season to see if I warm up more to it but there's too much material to watch.
>>139678555
The gondola episodes were bad and retarded. You are a huge faggot for crying because of crap like that.
>>139701101
Finally someone says it.
And just to make this clear, it was a just a normal chapter in the manga. It was the anime that exaggerated it to unbelievable levels and turned Akari's idealism into autism.
>>139692074
>Why just because the world is more grunted in reality makes them better than aria
That's part of it. Emotions feel more genuine throughout and YKK knows how to present its themes without being overly sentimental, which Aria has no clue how to do or simply has no interest in doing. The dramatics involving the death of her gondola is exactly what I mean. Fuck, compare that to chapters where Sensei wants Alpha to sail that old ship of hers that never left land. Far more subtle, understandable, and meaningful since it relates to not only her distant past but the world's as well, a feeling of parting and renewal everyone has had at least once. I'm well aware of the idealized world Aria is depicting, it just failed to get me to empty the kool-aid glass pass half. The shallowness and repetitiveness of its narrative didn't endear it to me. Still, I liked it well enough for what it was.
went in expecting a master piece, since everyone seems to love this trash.
this crap is so bad you should watch it if you have troubles to sleep.
it´s fucking perfect if you wanna get bored to death and go to sleep.
>confy=boring shit
>>139678555
>the greatest slice of life of all time, /a/
But that's not Keit-ai.
Remember when Aria threads weren't shit?
I surdon't, because I got Alzheimer's disease last year.
>>139701063
November is when I'd advise you go to avoid the crowds. I went just after Easter this year and it was still kinda busy around the main sights - busier than November, for sure.
Did you take a listen to the OST while walking around? I did, and I thoroughly recommend it.
>>139701162
Sorry you can't empathize with losing something you've loved for a long time.
Oh boy, I sure enjoy butthurt YKKfags shitting up a perfectly nice Aria thread with their irrelevant manga.
>>139701416
Every single Aria thread these days devolves into lewds or shitpost baiting, it's sad but It's not going to change. Just ignore the threads in you value your time.
>>139701347
>>139701623
Thankfully we still have the afternoon cafe OH WAIT
Is she autism?
>>139701687Actually, we still do. It's called Post Office now.
>>139701667
It was pretty heart-warming desu.
>>139701764
The shadow hopping episode makes me think she might be.
But that is fine, she is a cute girl after all.
>>139701891
>child acts like a child
>hurr autism
In fact it is the autists that never did shit like pretending the floor is magma.
>>139701764
I swear, since when was being a child automatically a label for autism? Did you not play silly games when you were younger?
>>139701428
I'll keep that in mind. And yup, I did... on the last night I just sat and listened to the OST and watched the ocean toss the gondolas around. I'm sure a lot of people here would want to do the same and they can, a round-trip ticket to Munich was only $500
>>139702034
I'm American and a round-trip ticket would cost 1700 at the least.
Better save up.
>>139701063
Does Venice smell bad?
>>139693495
You are still trying to copy the /sp/ guy.
>>139701949I have autism and I did shit like that too, same with the shadow jumping
How old is she anyway?
>>139699601
Sure but that's an absolutely cornball way of saying that and it's hard to take seriously. "They live in each and every one of us~!" How can you say that with a straight face? How can you not roll your eyes while reading that?
>>139701949
>hurr
>getting triggered this easily
>using bad and retarded examples
Heh.
>>139702217
>Hazukashii serifu kinshi!
>>139702217
Because I'm not a cynical asshole.
>>139702092
That was from Chicago using LOT airlines
>>139702112
And yeah, it smells weird as hell. I liked it but some people definitely won't.
>>139701949
>>139701956
That left hand or right hand, I forgot, episode was fucking stupid though.
>>139702566
>I liked it
what do you mean by this
You know that it is a literal open sewer, right? You liked that smell is that what you meant?
>>139692575
There were literally zero mentions of Alicia dating anyone before the marriage, and when she does get married we don't even see who the groom is, because he was that unimportant
The marriage was incredibly dumb and just a way to get Alicia out so Akari can continue the cycle. If they had just established Alicia's boyfriend prior and gave him a true introduction it would have been acceptable, but that would upset the Aliciafags or something.
>>139702648
You're looking at it backwards. Alicia was out of there no matter what because of her new job at the Undine Association. Getting married was Amano's way of giving her a bit of normal, non-work related happiness. He was a bonus for her happiness, not the cause of her leaving.
>>139702639
There is more than one smell in Venice. I like the smell of the ocean, for example. It's a mix of a few different things.
>>139702607
>Clumsy
>Always there
>Not as noticeable
>Always supporting you
It was a metaphor for Alice's relationship with Athena.
>>139702809
It just felt shoehorned. Another criticism near the end I would have is skipping Aika's exam, but I know showing it would take away some of the impact of Akari's exam.
>>139702904
Still, there probably could have been a better way to show that.
>>139702960
What else other than flat out having Athena being Athena, which she ALREADY DID in the Shadow Game episode?
>>139702899
I see, thank you
>>139678885
>>139700418
how is it?
being a newfag, I mean
>>139702112
>>139702566
There was the odd canal I came across that smelt a bit strongly. Not 'open sewer, designated shitting canal' strong, but just... strong.
But on the whole, Venice just smelled like your average coastal town.
>>139702639
It's more a mix of septic tanks and depositing waste into the canals to be flushed out by the daily tides. From what I understand, private residences, businesses and hotels are required to have septic tanks and dispose of the waste that way... But the city's still in this weird middle ground between the two.
While I didn't see anything revolting floating in the canals (other than damn tourists), we're still a long way away from tiptoeing through Acqua Alta in bare feet.
>>139699800
I'm not saying that Amano should explicit tell us what President Aria was thinking of course, just that she should flesh out his relationship with Akino more so that we have a better idea of what his background that led him to wait by the pier like that. Something as "open headed" and open ended like this just feels incomplete to me.
>randomly dismissing the beauty of mathematics
That's quite uncalled for. Stop bullying mathematicians please.
>>139701101
Guess you've never lost something mundane but dear to you.
One of the reasons I liked the gondola episodes were because I can identify with Akari a few years ago where I had to throw my old, beat up one away, which I've used for more than 15 years.
Something like this may feel trivial to some but it's definitely not for the owners
>>139701347
>tfw Akari will never row the gondola that takes you iver the river Styx when you die
Don't end me please
>>139701063
>>139700658
I hope you tried walking around for a whole night. It is literally out of this world. Both spooky and mysterious. Have some spooky first.
>>139703977
There's a channel across the street in front of my house, I often daydream about Akari showing up there and commanding me in a playful manner to board the gondola.
And then she gently rows the gondola under the bridge and when we come out on the other side, I find myself in a wonderful place called Neo Venezia.
But no matter how hard I daydream, she never appears.
>>139704197
Can't even pick from the "mysterious" feeling ones so have this for now I guess. Pity that camera was that bad at capturing the distant lights.
>>139704264
The daydreams are enough for me. I have given up on reality
>>139704264
>>139703977
Combining these two just gave me the way I wish to see/experience my end. Whenever that may be.
>>139704264
>There's a channel across the street in front of my house
I know you weren't implying living in Venice or anything but how much would it cost to stay there anyway? There were quite a few residential buildings on the northern east and west sides from what I recall. There might be something for sale/rent but how big of a budget would one need?
>>139704379
Looks comfy.
>>139704197
>>139704379
I sure did. Definitely one of the big reasons I'd say people should stay in the city if they can. It's a whole different world after dark.
Just empty alleyways, quiet canals, imposing architecture. It's like you have the place to yourself for a bit.Castello is probably the best sestiere to walk around in. And I finally got to the walkway along the north wall that I'm sure another Anon who visited Venezia found and walked along...
>>139705172
Is the Ospedale della Pieta still in Venice? I've always wanted to go there
>>139705172
Those small narrow streets are the best.
But gondola rides are incredibly overrated.
>>139705353
I believe the original building is now part of a hotel...
>>139705391
Yeah. I've never even considered taking a Gondola. I always try to find the Traghetto but they always seem to be closed.
>>139705391
>But gondola rides are incredibly overrated.
Don't we all expect that?
What's the point of Gondola riding if there is no cute undine talking about random tidbits and singing a wonderful song?
>>139705473
>I believe the original building is now part of a hotel...
Vivaldi is rolling in his grave right now
>>139705545
Yeah, dudes rowing them really kill the fun.
But I guess one ride is kind of mandatory.
OP here (posting from phone, so different IP).
I love this thread. I'm putting Venice on my travel list now, thanks to you anons.
You guys are great.
>>139700315
I want to fuck Alice and cum inside all her holes.
Just started on S2, watched the first with a friend who recomended it. Loved the first one, second seems good so far.
The bits about manhome are really neat whenever they show up, it really highlights that Aqua isn't just an excuse to have a fantastic place as a setting, it's a very deliberate world. Everything is made to be not like manhome yet still retain so many aspects of it's culture.
The only negative thing I can think of is Athenas singing, it just feels a bit artificial and jammed into the series.I love the high heels of Himeya
>>139705873
I don't because those would be such a pain to balance on a boat with. Aika probably breaking her ankles constantly.
https://youtu.be/8CLLqHOE3YA?t=10m10s
>Dat Yeees!~
>>139705873
Yeah you can tell Athena's singing voice is altered and too stiff. Should've hired an actual soprano to sing the parts.
>>139705172
You mean this? Think I posted about it before, but ain't sure if I'm that "other Anon" you speak of. Either way this would definitely be placed in the spooky side considering the time of day and those barred windows on the right of the wall.
>>139705973
Kawai Eri was lovely.
I have the first season and I haven't watched it yet.
>>139705993
Said spooky barred windows. Couldn't take a shot from further ahead since it was spooky enough getting these shots and the walkway was narrow enough as it was.
>>139705973
Yeah, it's not even her actual VA after all.
>>139705956
That is the skill achieved after constant training under the great water fairy Akira!
>>139706036
She's great but her singing Italian is just too unnatural.
Maybe I'm just spoiled by actual sopranos.
>>139706225
>Italian
What? It's a made up non-language.
>>139706225
It's not Italian.
>>139706293
That's even worse.
I mean "Barcarolle" is an Italian word, and I could hear some Italian-sounding words in the song but I don't know if it's competely nonsense
>>139705993
>>139706109
Well, I'm pretty sure you are who I meant now you've posted those pictures!
My walks were at less spooky times of day, though I ended up heading towards the other Vaporetto stop on the far side of the walkway. Turns out they've got a visitor centre about the MOSE project too.The graffiti on the wall has gone, though.
>>139705778
Good to hear you've been inspired! If you go to Venice, pick when you go carefully - summer has nice weather but is the peak tourist season, with high prices and absolutely rammed streets. Winter is cheaper, quieter, but you get more grey skies and Acqua Alta - though Venice has some beauty even then.
If you can, stay in the historic centre itself rather than the mainland - it lets you explore the city at times when the crowds aren't there, such as late at night. And have realistic expectations - it isn't Neo Venezia, but it's a beautiful city for its own merits.
>>139706398
Yeah man, I'm planning to go around February for my birthday, should it happen. It also gives some time to save up. I'll research the costs, though any pointers are greatly appreciated.
>>139706589
Okay, so I found this http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/italy-travel-tips/venice/
If I pay for groceries, and grab accommodation just outside the city, I'll spend about 170 a week on food/accommodation. For more tourist-y things, how much more should I save per-week? 200 more, 300?
