Ariel (novel series)
ARIEL | |
ARIEL エリアル (Eriaru) | |
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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 |
Licensed by | |
Released | July 21, 1989 – August 21, 1989 |
Runtime | 30 minutes (each) |
Episodes | 2 |
Original video animation | |
ARIEL Deluxe | |
Directed by | Junichi Watanabe |
Licensed by | |
Released | January 21, 1991 – April 21, 1991 |
Runtime | 45 minutes (each) |
Episodes | 2 |
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]
Characters
Dr. Kishida: a mad scientist from SCEBAI who builds ARIEL and persuades his granddaughters and niece to pilot against Alien invaders.
Aya Kawaii: Dr. Kishida's niece, who is enrolled in college and persuaded to pilot it if her Uncle pays her tuition.
Mia 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