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Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova

  • 2013
  • Ended
  • Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure
  • ~24m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 7.5/10

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.

Latest: Season 1 · 2013

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  1. E1. Those with Shipping Routes

    Oct 8, 2013 · 24m

    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.

  2. E2. Into the Storm

    Oct 15, 2013 · 24m

    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.

  3. E3. The Fortress Port of Yokosuka

    Oct 22, 2013 · 24m

    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.

  4. E4. Assault on Yokosuka

    Oct 29, 2013 · 24m

    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.

  5. E5. Not Human

    Nov 5, 2013 · 24m

    The I-401 returns to Yokosuka to pick up the secret weapon developed by the Japanese Government.

  6. E6. Friend

    Nov 12, 2013 · 24m

    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.

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