ARIEL
ARIEL エリアル
(Eriaru)
GenreComedy, Science fiction
Light novel
Written byYūichi Sasamoto
Illustrated byMasahisa Suzuki
Published byAsahi Sonorama
ImprintSonorama Bunko
MagazineShishiō
Original run1986 – February 28, 2006
Volumes20 + 2 side stories
Original video animation
ARIEL Visual
Directed byJunichi Watanabe
Written byMuneo Kubo
Yuichi Sasamoto
Music byKohei Tanaka (composer)
StudioAnimate, J.C.Staff
Licensed by
Released July 21, 1989 – August 21, 1989
Runtime30 minutes (each)
Episodes2
Original video animation
ARIEL Deluxe
Directed byJunichi Watanabe
StudioAnimate, J.C.Staff
Licensed by
Released January 21, 1991 – April 21, 1991
Runtime45 minutes (each)
Episodes2

ARIEL (エリアル, Eriaru) (which stands for "All a-Round Intercept and Escort Lady") is a mecha science fiction novel series by Yūichi Sasamoto, adapted into anime OVA series from 1989 to 1991. ARIEL is also known as The ARIEL Project. The anime 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.

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

  1. ↑ "CPM Releases". Anime News Network. January 24, 2003. Retrieved August 18, 2014.


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