Written by Yūichi Sasamoto Published by Asahi Sonorama Magazine Shishiō | Illustrated by Masahisa Suzuki Imprint Sonorama Bunko | |
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Genre Comedy, Science fiction | ||
ARIEL (エリアル, Eriaru) (which stands for "All a-Round Intercept and Escort Lady") is a mecha anime OVA series. ARIEL is also known as The ARIEL Project. It was released in the United States by Central Park Media in 2003.
Characters
Dr. Kishida: a mad scientist from SCEBAI who builds ARIEL and persuades his granddaughters and niece to pilot against Alien invaders.
Aya Kawaii: Dr. Kishida's niece, who is enrolled in college and persuaded to pilot it if her Uncle pays her tuition.
Mia Kishida: a high school student who would rather be studying for her exams than fighting aliens; Dr. Kishida's granddaughter.
Kazumi Kishida: a middle school student who wants to please her grandfather, and really likes piloting ARIEL.
Saber Starblast: a mysterious alien vigilante who helps ARIEL combat the invading Aliens.
Miss Simone:Albert's dreaded accounting Department Head, sent to personally oversee his overspending.