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.
Also On MBS
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Animation + Sci-Fi & Fantasy in Japan
719 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova itself).
The 2012–2014 Japan Window
Among 530 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova places #67 — near the top of its class.
The 2010s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2010s in Japan, 1769 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova premiered alongside 177 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 177 other Japan seriess in 2013.
The 2853rd Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
36 audience reviews — more than 56% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 55th percentile among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
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 |
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.


























