Ariel (anime)
ARIEL (エリアル, Eriaru) (which stands for "All a-Round Intercept and Escort Lady") is a mecha anime OVA series. ARIEL is also known as The ARIEL Project. It was released in the United States by Central Park Media in 2003.[1]
| ARIEL | |
| ARIEL エリアル (Eriaru) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, Science fiction |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Yūichi Sasamoto |
| Illustrated by | Masahisa Suzuki |
| Published by | Asahi Sonorama |
| Imprint | Sonorama Bunko |
| Magazine | Shishiō |
| Original run | 1986 – February 2006 |
| Volumes | 20 + 2 side stories |
| Original video animation | |
| ARIEL Visual | |
| Directed by | Junichi Watanabe |
| Studio | Animate, J.C.Staff |
| Licensed by | |
| Released | July 21, 1989 – August 21, 1989 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes (each) |
| Episodes | 2 |
| Original video animation | |
| ARIEL Deluxe | |
| Directed by | Junichi Watanabe |
| Studio | Animate, J.C.Staff |
| Licensed by | |
| Released | January 21, 1991 – April 21, 1991 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes (each) |
| Episodes | 2 |
Characters
Dr. Kishida: a mad scientist from SCEBAI who builds ARIEL and persuades his granddaughters and niece to pilot against Alien invaders.
Mia Kawaii: Dr. Kishida's niece, who is enrolled in college and persuaded to pilot it if her Uncle pays her tuition.
Aya Kishida: a high school student who would rather be studying for her exams than fighting aliens; Dr. Kishida's granddaughter.
Kazumi Kishida: a middle school student who wants to please her grandfather, and really likes piloting ARIEL.
Saber Starblast: a mysterious alien vigilante who helps ARIEL combat the invading Aliens.
Miss Simone: Albert's dreaded accounting Department Head, sent to personally oversee his overspending.
References
- "CPM Releases". Anime News Network. January 24, 2003. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
External links
- Ariel (OVA) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
