Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova
蒼き鋼のアルペジオ -アルス・ノヴァ-
About
By 2039, global warming had caused sea levels to rise and large amount of territory to be lost. As though in response, a mysterious group of warships clad in mist, “the Fleet of Mist,” appeared in every corner of the ocean, and began attacking human ships. In spite of humanity mustering all their strength, they were utterly defeated by the Mist's overwhelming force. All of humanity's trade routes were blockaded by the Fleet of Mist, their political economy was destroyed, and the human race was steadily beaten down. Seven years later, the Fleet of Mist's submarine I-401 appears before cadet Gunzo Chihaya. The humanoid life form that pilots the sub, who should be their enemy, is instead offering her services to mankind.
Cast
Kazuyuki Okitsu
as Gunzou Chihaya (voice)
Mai Fuchigami
as Iona (voice)
Minami Tsuda
as Iori Watanuki (voice)
Shinobu Matsumoto
as Sou Oribe (voice)
Eiji Miyashita
as Kyohei Kashihara (voice)
Nao Toyama
as Shizuka Hazumi (voice)
Saki Fujita
as Hyouga (voice)
Manami Numakura
as Takao (voice)
Atsushi Ono
as Ryokan Kita (voice)
Hibiku Yamamura
as Haruna (voice)
MAKO
as Maya (voice)
Nozomi Yamamoto
as I-402 (voice)
Rina Hidaka
as I-400 (voice)
Ryotaro Okiayu
as Kamikage Ryuujirou (voice)
Sayuri Hara
as Makie Osakabe (voice)
Yukana
as Kongou (voice)
Yumi Uchiyama
as Kirishima (voice)
Jouji Nakata
as Narration (voice)
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Those with Shipping Routes
The Japanese government is about to launch an unmanned cargo shuttle into orbit when a ship from the Fleet of Fog appears to prevent the launch. The human-crewed submarine I-401 defeats the enemy by request of the government.
Into the Storm
Takao blocks the I-401's path to Yokosuka by positioning itself inside the eye of a typhoon. After asserting that any attempts to avoid confrontation are too risky, Gunzō decides to take Takao head on.
The Fortress Port of Yokosuka
The I-401 and her crew reach the Yokosuka Base for repairs and resupply. Gunzō takes Iona for a visit to the memorial for the Navy soldiers that died in the war against the Fleet of Fog.
Assault on Yokosuka
The battle against the battleships Haruna and Kirishima begins with the I-401 drawing them to a trap set at the ruins of the old Yokosuka city.
Not Human
The I-401 returns to Yokosuka to pick up the secret weapon developed by the Japanese Government.
Friend
As Tōjūrō passes away, Haruna decides to protect Makie and asks Kirishima's for help. Despite facing some heavy opposition, Haruna refrains from killing the attackers and orders Kirishima to flee with Makie, while she creates a decoy with her nano-machines.
Iwoto
I-401 heads to her secret home port with Makie, Haruna, and Kirishima on board. There, they find the heavy cruiser, Takao, waiting for them. As the crew prepare for their upcoming journey to the United States with repairs and supplies, they and the mental models learn a lot about each other...
House of Dolls
Iwo Jima has been surrounded by the Fleet of Fog's Eastern Patrol Fleet 1. Gunzou invites the Mental Model of its flag ship, Kongou, ashore to the island to speak with her. Unable to accept the changes occurring to members of the Fog, Kongou blames Chihaya Gunzou and makes a critical decision...
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