ARIA 完全版 6 ARIA The MASTERPIECE

ARIA The MASTERPIECE #6

by Kozue Amano

On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. In pursuit of her dream to become an Undine -- a gondolier who leads high-end tours around the city -- Akari joins as a trainee with the Aria Company, one of the three most prestigious water-guide companies in Neo-Venezia. There, she explores the beauty of the city and the world along with other trainees from Aria and rival companies, working hard for her dreams and making new friends along the way.

Experience the world of Aqua like never before with Kozue Amano's gorgeously detailed illustrations and full-color spreads in this deluxe collector's edition!

Genres: Manga, Slice Of Life, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Cozy, Friendship

354 pages, Paperback

Published July 10, 2017

About the author

Kozue Amano (天野こずえ Amano Kozue) is a female Japanese manga artist. She is widely known as the creator of Aria, which proved to be a best-selling hit, and was adapted into an anime television series consisting of 3 seasons and an OVA.

Reviews

[Mary Catelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Further incidents in the life of Akira as an aspiring undine (gondolier) on Aqua (terraformed Mars), in Neo-Venezia. Spoilers are minor for earlier works.

Episodes about the poles in the water as guides, including the one marking Aria Company, a rhapsody about the seasons, horoscopes, Christmas and growing up, Alice's teaching techniques, and more.

[Dawie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Innocent good fun. Something to take your mind off of things for a bit.

[osoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Интересно было узнать, каким образом работают дорожные знаки в водном пространстве, а то местами казалось, что передвижение носит исключительно интуитивный характер. На самом деле нет, конечно)
Дополнительно к этому – целая глава о новом виде транспорта (и заодно судьбе тех, кому не суждено подняться в высшие эшелоны ундин). Важное упоминание о спутниках планеты, один из которых, видимо, перестроен/адаптирован в качестве орбитального хаба (? моя фантазия меня далеко заведет, да). Еще несколько фреймов заставили задуматься о воздушном транспорте, о котором рассказано криминально мало, хотя в реалиях жизни на воде это второй пункт после водного (еще вопрос с “подводным”, но про него вообще молчу).

Из милого и трогательного – история создания компании и первая встреча с президентом, такая сказочная ностальгия. Однозначным бонусом можно считать целую главу про мелких Акацуки и Акиру, хаха, это зе бест дуэт :D Ну и из небольших открытий – наконец-то становится понятно, каким образом происходит координация крайне загруженного расписания Алисии. Хотя было ясно, что она не просто бороздит просторы города в поисках клиентов, и не держит в голове весь список на неделю вперед, было приятно увидеть конкретную сетку расписания (это можно считать личным фетишем :D).

Осталась последняя книга! Плачу.

hisashiburi

[Luana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Questo è il volume che ho amato di più. Almeno per ora. Soprattutto perché ci regala diversi momenti interessanti tra le tre ragazze e le rispettive mentori - la dolcezza di Alicia che, per scelta, non si mostra mai arrabbiata in caso di errore della sua allieva, ma accompagna Akari passo passo nel suo percorso, sostenendola e spronandola a fare nuove esperienze; Athena segue come un falco Alice, aiutandola a godersi la sua giovinezza, sempre attenta ai suoi cambi d'umore e a intercettare i suoi dubbi, senza mai farla sentire stramba; Akira è una tosta, bacchetta costantemente le ragazze, ma le sprona sempre a fare del loro meglio, invintandole a non farsi sopraffare dai commenti negativi. Tutte insieme stanno costruendo nuovi momenti e ricordi che le accompagneranno anche in futuro. Anche quando non potranno più stare insieme tutti i giorni. Anche quando le mentori finiranno per ritirarsi.

E poi ci sono stati un paio di momenti romance 🤩 ho shippato Akari e Akatsuki dal minuto uno e in questo volume ho avuto qualche piccola soddisfazione. E poi ci sono Aika e Al...chissà se prima o poi la ragazza riuscirà a esprimere in maniera chiara i suoi sentimenti 🤔 qui ci ha provato (con qualche metafora astronomica di troppo), ma forse Al non ha proprio colto il significato delle sue parole, quindi ripongo le mie speranze nel settimo e ultimo volume.🤭

[Pepper Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prima Donna, Moonlight Serenade, Second Birthday, Traghetto, Epiphany, and the Aquamarine Eyes short... SO MUCH HAPPENS! All of the main six shine in this volume, and I really began to feel like. Oh. They've grown up. The grown-ups have succeeded in teaching the younger generation. You really feel proud of Akari/Aika/Alice, and understand exactly what Alicia/Akira/Athena are feeling! And just like Akari, I began to get nervous, that this is all coming to a close, that these chapters are almost over, that the world I have so loved is about to change. And the series is preparing you for that moment, it's preparing you for the "it's not that past times were more fun, it's that they were also fun" mentality. If Amano reached peak artistic capability in volume 5, she reaches peak character development in 6, and it's just a joy to experience.

[Wayne McCoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Aria: The Masterpiece, Volume 6’ with story and art by Kozue Amano is a manga set on the planet Aqua and the gondoliers who travel its canals.

Akari Mizunashi is learning the ways of becoming an undine, or gondolier, with Aria Company. Along the way they build a new pallina for their dock, celebrate Epiphany in a magical way and attend a moon viewing party. The seasons change and gentle friendships abound.

I have loved every volume of this series I’ve read. The setting and characters are so gentle and sweet. The stories are so positive and uplifting. Book me on the next flight to Aqua!

[Jenny Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love this series to absolute bits. I get why some people don't like it, there is very little plot, it's really all just day to day life, but I just find it absolutely endearing and calming. The art is beautiful and detailed, with a lot of two page spreads of the landscapes. I have also wanted to go to Venice for the longest time, so that has something to do with my love of this series as well. If you are looking for a calming, lazy read, this is perfect.

[Sylvie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Je l'avais mis en pause un petit moment mais je suis contente de l'avoir finit !
Une petite citation que je retiens de ce tome "Tu es comme une page blanche... C'est ce qui te permets d'absorber les couleurs du monde qui t'entoure... Jusque dans les moindres nuances qui échappent à la plupart des gens... Et de t'émerveiller de tout !"
On approche de la fin et je ne suis pas prête à quitter les habitants de Néo-Venise ! la douceur de ce manga va me manquer

[Craig Schorling · Rating 4 out of 5]

There isn't much left for me to say about this series. It is just such a chill experience. The art is gorgeous and the color pages are incredible. The world is full of little details that are constantly being explored. The characters are endearing and fun.

[Gulshan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sesto volume di Aria the Masterpiece: le atmosfere emanano sempre delle vibrazioni positive e leggere questo manga fa sempre bene all'anima secondo me. Si scoprono tante cose nuove riguardanti i personaggi, soprattutto Alicia! Peccato che il prossimo sia già l'ultimo volume.

[kerrycat · Rating 5 out of 5]

another incredibly gorgeous, thought-provoking yet reassuring volume of stories from Aqua, which is as captivating as ever.

[Mehsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this manga from the publisher/Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.


Eep! I am so happy that the newest volume in the Aria: The Masterpiece is out, or well, on Netgalley. I am a bit sad though.. because the next volume will be the last one. And I don’t want this series to end just yet. I don’t want to leave Neo-Venezia. Especially not after going to the real Venice last year for my honeymoon.

This one is navigation (still love that instead of chapters it is navigation) 51 to 60 along with 2 special navigations.

We learn more and more about Venice and about how undines know what ways to go or what poles are best to tie their gondolas to. I love getting more information about the job, about how things work, we are at volume 6 and you would think we learned all that we could learn, but apparently not. Yay!
And it becomes a bigger point in the first navigation as Akari gets the job to fix an old rotten palina herself.

Next to learning more about the job, we see the passing of time even more clearly than in the previous books. I know the ending already (saw the anime many times), and I love the build-up towards it. Akari and her friends are growing and soon they will be full undines.

And of course there is plenty of other things, like that Alice has some fun games to play after school, we see childhood friends and the past of several characters which had me delighted (though the art for the characters really wasn’t my fav), Aika and Al get stuck in a well and I was just praying for a kiss, that moment during the 2nd birthday of a certain someone gave me tears, lots of motivation and lessons, Christmas and Epiphany, and before I knew it the volume was over. It was just so much fun to read this one.

I would once again highly recommend this manga to everyone looking for a slow slice of life with fantastic backgrounds, art, and characters.

Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/

[Jillian -always aspiring- · Rating 3 out of 5]

2021 Read #49

As much as the story is one of contentment and comfort, I don’t honestly think I’ll ever feel the need to go, “Oh, I need to reread this series.”

[Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this series 10 stars I would. Great story and beautiful art, it's so relaxing to read.

[Lizouto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Si doux et rassurant !