Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova
2013 1 season · 12 ep live_tv Scripted Japan

Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova

蒼き鋼のアルペジオ -アルス・ノヴァ-

Synopsis

蒼き鋼のアルペジオ -アルス・ノヴァ-

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.

The 2012–2014 Japan Window

530 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova sits at position #67.

  1. Solitary Gourmet
    #1

    Solitary Gourmet

    ★ 9.0 · 2012

  2. Attack on Titan
    #2

    Attack on Titan

    ★ 8.7 · 2013

  3. High School D×D
    #3

    High School D×D

    ★ 8.6 · 2012

  4. Haikyu!!
    #4

    Haikyu!!

    ★ 8.6 · 2014

  5. Your Lie in April
    #5

    Your Lie in April

    ★ 8.6 · 2014

  6. Kamisama Kiss
    #6

    Kamisama Kiss

    ★ 8.6 · 2012

  7. Golden Time
    #7

    Golden Time

    ★ 8.6 · 2013

  8. Magi
    #8

    Magi

    ★ 8.6 · 2012

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Also On MBS

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The 2010s Japan Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova premiered. 1769 total titles in this decade from Japan.

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Broadcast Timeline

First Air Date
October 8, 2013
Last Air Date
December 24, 2013
Broadcast Span
3 months
Total Episodes
12 across 1 season
Total Runtime
≈ 4.8 hours

Reception Benchmarks

8.0
TMDB Rating
36
Audience Reviews
Outstanding
Critical Tier

Ranked #607 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (87th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is +1.1 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.

Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #513 of 2,532 (top 20%).

Production Details

Primary Country Japan
Original Language Japanese
Production Companies Sanzigen
Series Type Scripted
Seasons / Episodes 1 / 12
Release Date October 8, 2013
Official Site www.aokihagane.com

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Questions Answered

When did Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova end?

Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova finished its run with its final episode airing on December 24, 2013.

Where did Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova air?

Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova aired on MBS, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.