OVA
Description
At age 15, Akari Mizunashi immigrated from Manhome (Earth) to the terraformed planet Aqua (formerly Mars) to pursue her dream of becoming an Undine gondolier tour guide in Neo-Venezia. She trains under Alicia Florence at Aria Company, advancing from Pair to Single and finally achieving Prima rank, earning the title "Aquamarine" (Distant Blue).
Akari possesses pink hair, green eyes, and signature side ponytails secured by yellow clasps. She wears Aria Company's seasonal blue-and-white Undine uniforms. As an adult, her hair lengthens into a ponytail while retaining the distinctive side locks. Her optimistic and cheerful demeanor often surfaces through exclamations like "hahii" or "hohee." Akari views the world through a unique "Akari filter," finding beauty in overlooked mundane experiences. This trait earns her the affectionate nickname "Miss Expert of Happiness" among Neo-Venezia's residents and tourists.
Despite her cheerful nature, Akari faces moments of self-doubt, notably questioning her readiness to lead Aria Company after Alicia's retirement in the OVA *Arietta*. Alicia shares her own past struggles, helping Akari overcome these insecurities. Akari forms deep bonds with peers Aika and Alice and maintains a pen-pal relationship with Ai in the anime continuity, later mentoring Ai as her apprentice. Her interactions with Akatsuki Izumo involve playful teasing; he nicknames her "Momiko" (Sideburns) due to her hairstyle.
Quirks include her preference for walking barefoot during Aqua Alta to enjoy the sensation of water and stone, and her unintentional mastery of backward gondola rowing during Manhome training—a skill Alicia humorously declares makes her "unrivaled" in reverse navigation. Akari also attracts encounters with supernatural entities like Cait Sith and other mystical aspects of Aqua.
Her journey culminates in mentoring Ai, symbolizing the passing of Alicia's teachings. This progression reflects themes of growth and legacy, tracing her path from an uncertain trainee to a confident Prima embodying resilience and appreciation for life's subtleties.
Akari possesses pink hair, green eyes, and signature side ponytails secured by yellow clasps. She wears Aria Company's seasonal blue-and-white Undine uniforms. As an adult, her hair lengthens into a ponytail while retaining the distinctive side locks. Her optimistic and cheerful demeanor often surfaces through exclamations like "hahii" or "hohee." Akari views the world through a unique "Akari filter," finding beauty in overlooked mundane experiences. This trait earns her the affectionate nickname "Miss Expert of Happiness" among Neo-Venezia's residents and tourists.
Despite her cheerful nature, Akari faces moments of self-doubt, notably questioning her readiness to lead Aria Company after Alicia's retirement in the OVA *Arietta*. Alicia shares her own past struggles, helping Akari overcome these insecurities. Akari forms deep bonds with peers Aika and Alice and maintains a pen-pal relationship with Ai in the anime continuity, later mentoring Ai as her apprentice. Her interactions with Akatsuki Izumo involve playful teasing; he nicknames her "Momiko" (Sideburns) due to her hairstyle.
Quirks include her preference for walking barefoot during Aqua Alta to enjoy the sensation of water and stone, and her unintentional mastery of backward gondola rowing during Manhome training—a skill Alicia humorously declares makes her "unrivaled" in reverse navigation. Akari also attracts encounters with supernatural entities like Cait Sith and other mystical aspects of Aqua.
Her journey culminates in mentoring Ai, symbolizing the passing of Alicia's teachings. This progression reflects themes of growth and legacy, tracing her path from an uncertain trainee to a confident Prima embodying resilience and appreciation for life's subtleties.