Synopsis
In the year 2039, the drastic effects of global warming have caused sea levels to rise, resulting in major loss of land. To ensure humanity learns its lesson, a fleet of powerful warships equipped with advanced weaponry emerges, causing overwhelming defeat for naval forces throughout the world. Calling themselves the Fleet of Fog, each ship has a "Mental Model," a humanoid avatar which represents the ship's heart, its "Union Core." Each model has a different personality but all follow an unknown...
Background
Episode 1 was previewed at a screening in Oosaka on September 21, 2013. Regular broadcasting began on October 8, 2013.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13+
moderate
ViolenceFrequent naval combat with ships destroyed and some human characters killed, though minimal gore since many combatants are vessels
mild
Sexual contentSeveral female Mental Models wear revealing outfits with occasional bath scenes and camera angles emphasizing figures, but no nudity or explicit content
mild
Disturbing themesExplores themes of artificial sentience, identity, and existential purpose as warships develop human-like consciousness
A sci-fi naval action series where anthropomorphic warships battle for humanity's future, featuring frequent combat sequences and some fan service. The violence is largely vessel-based rather than graphic, while the story examines questions of consciousness and loyalty through its ship-girl characters.
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Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- has 12 episodes.
Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- is currently finished airing.
Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- was produced by SANZIGEN.
Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- aired Oct 8, 2013 to Dec 24, 2013.
Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- is based on a Manga.
A sci-fi naval action series where anthropomorphic warships battle for humanity's future, featuring frequent combat sequences and some fan service. The violence is largely vessel-based rather than graphic, while the story examines questions of consciousness and loyalty through its ship-girl characters.
