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| Best episode so far, we got some funny and interesting moment, Athena song was beautiful. The ending was sad, with the anticipation of a future where they will slowly split apart. 5/5 |
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PerlaNemesis said: Best episode of the first season. ^^ Anyone knows name of the song which was played at the end of episode before ending? Probably not relevant anymore, but it is "Symphony" by Makino Yui. Anyway, yeah it is a good episode, Showing the resemblance between the mentors and the students. It had alll sorts of happy and slightly sad things going on, with simple yet usable philoshophy too. And that is exactly what I like about Aria the most. |
| Woa, Athena-san gave me the chills... |
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| Gah this show is so.......innocent it makes my head spin sometimes. |
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| This episode is so touching T_T Although the "time goes by and things will change" theme is often used, I think this anime portrays the message very well. It's nice to see that Akari, Aika, and Alice are like how Alicia, Akira, and Athena were when they were singles. I love Athena's klutziness, she's hilarious! Her voice is really beautiful, and I like how much emotion there is to the song even though it's in a gibberish language. Beautiful episode! |
| Nice backstory episode, dat ending <3 |
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Kiku-chan said: Yea! Best episode so far. This. It was so much better than all the others ones, mainly because of Athena <.< |
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| Favourite ep of this series. :D Love it when the background music starts to play as Akari runs forward and bid them goodbye. It's as though she knows the day would come where the three of them would be like their seniors where they wouldnt meet up as often anymore.. |
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| Feel like I'm taking a step into the past for a moment, since I watched this years ago but... If you were to choose an episode that attempts to embody the entire Aria series into one episode, I would choose Episode 11. This episode has always stuck out in my mind from the moment I first watched it. It's that "I'm gonna someday reach back in time just like they do and then reminisce this precious moment." moment. Then 2 months later I finished Origination and it reminded me of this moment again. This series has always held a certain place in my heart and the only other anime series that has stood up toe to toe with my only other absolute favorite. In the end, it might also explain why I choose to make the Animation my favorite rather than the Origination, besides having what I consider the best OP of the series, Undine. |
| Wow completely blown away by this one. I've been enjoying Aria so far but never have I had that "wow" feeling. This one has it all, great comedy, great atmosphere, great music and above all heartfelt sentiment. It's going to be hard to top this one. Chapeau! |
| i'm just gonna echo pretty much everyone else & say: best episode so far. |
| Best episode so far. That said It was still mostly boring and dragged on too long. So it gets a 3.5/5 |
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| Athena's voice is so soothing and beautiful when she sings. Akari was cute at the end waving to Alice and Aika on the bridge, she really treasures her time with them. |
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| Ahh so this episode skipped a year from the last episode huh? At the beginning of the episode Akari said how this was her 2nd winter when last episode she was experiencing her first winter. Anyways, BEST EPISODE YET. I especially love the part where Aria was so fascinated with Athena dropping liquid onto the bunched of straw wrapper...priceless. I hope there are more episodes like this throughout the series (and sequels), the atmosphere was perfect throughout. |
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SharifEbeefE said: Ahh so this episode skipped a year from the last episode huh? At the beginning of the episode Akari said how this was her 2nd winter when last episode she was experiencing her first winter. I believe Aria the Animation actually covers her second year on Aqua, her first year is covered in the manga Aqua and parts of that are adapted in the second season of the show, The Natural. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Loved this episode, that ending almost teared me up. One my favourite episode so far. |
| Excellent episode. Very well done emotions and atmosphere, particularly in the latter half. |
| Salmon is delicious. |
| Such a warm flashback episode. LOL at Athena hitting her head during the practices. I find Athena's singing voice to be very soothing and beautiful. |
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| I really don't like Athena and Alicia. That said, this was the best episode anyway. |
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| I cried to be honest. |
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| Awwww Akari is so cute. Easily the one of the best episodes so far. This show has true beauty surrounding it. |
| -Nothing can stay unchanged. Even so, can you still keep on loving this place? -Be still my soul; when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last. |
| Best episode of the series so far in my opinion. |
 I REMEMBER TOUCH. PICTURES CAME WITH TOUCH. A PAINTER IN MY MIND. |
| I agree with several of the other posters that Episode 11 is one of the best of Season 1. The reminiscences of the Prima's taking a break from their busy schedules reminds the juniors that their time of togetherness will someday come to an end. It was nice how emotional Akari was at the end and the city in winter. It really captured the mood for me. |
| Athena laughing made me LMAO. Unnecessary comments aren't allowed. xD Guess history repeats itself, there elders were identical to them and their relationship. Dat bridge-butt. Gondola coming through, too. Athena imitating Alicia. I can't... too hilarous. Athena's song! I am in heaven. Aika's scream tho xD Akari staring at her friends walking away was a really powerful scene. I kept seeing that. God, don't give me feels. I am not good with partings to begin with. Now I am thinking about all dat unnecessary stuff even more. |
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| I can't find words for this. This was so beautiful. My heart aches... |
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| Best episode so far nice to see more Athena. |
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| I really enjoyed this episode, whoever did Athena's singing voice really did an excellent job |
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| Good episode : ' ) |
| "waaa matteee...." XD I just lost it there! Athena was too hilarious XD Definitely the best episode! Masterfully done in every way. |
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| That moment with Akari at the end is still among my favorites in the series. I could feel tears streaming down my face at that part, this episode was complete gold. "Those were good times, as well." I like that bit that Akira, Alice, and Athena said about enjoying both the past and present. It's something that's taken me a long time to realize when I was constantly living in my "glory days." And why did it take me a rewatch to realize how wonderful Athena's personality truly is? I feel ashamed. |
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| Definitely my favourite epiode. Really enjoyed Athena this episode. |
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| Yeah, definitely the best episode. I hope for not seeing cat crap anymore. I want more like this one. |
| rewatching this and knowing what it will lead up to makes this episode all the more emotional for me |
| I cant stand Alicia and that president cat, so damn annoying, aarrrghh xD. |
| Ending scene with Akari awkwardly waving Aika and Alice goodbye was really well done. Pretty sad knowing they'll eventually slowly drift apart. |
| Okay I take back episode 9 remarks. This was the best episode yet. It was so bittersweet. >,< |
| OK now i'm starting liking this show. this was the best episode. Athena is adorable (best character) |
| Aria the Animation is often regarded as the least impressive season of the three, given its role as an introduction to the world and characters of Neo-Venezia. Despite this, episode 11 is easily my favorite episode in the entire series. The revelation regarding the water faeries' past (foreshadowing what is to inevitably come), a full display of Athena's singing, and the poignant bridge scene with a perfectly placed insert song... absolutely sublime. Time and time again this episode leaves me awestruck at its impact, even after numerous rewatches. |
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| Damn those ninjas with onions T_T This episode just really hit me in the heart, way too heartwarming That was truly a beautiful episode (& the songs too) MizunashiAkari said: "Things that are precious because they change and things that are precious because they don't change are both just as precious." What a lovely quote, kinda embarrassing though xD |
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| Athena and Alicia are the best characters <3 |
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| Athena is really funny. A nice episode, it would have been better if the anime was about Alicia, Akira and Athena. |
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| Words can't describe how beautiful this episode was. |
| Possibly the best episode yet. I'd guess the reason why it received almost unanimous praise in this thread is that it delivers the three Fairies' origin story and that the theme of growing apart from friends is very easy to relate to. But it was also wonderfully executed, in a cozy winter holiday setting with a new insert song to boot. Athena finally had more lines. She seems pretty mature, the rare occasions she speaks are always for a good reason as well, and this contrasts with her clumsiness and general awkwardness quite well. |
| That was just beatiful, it was funny, heartwarming and sad. Definitely my favorite episode yet. |
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