Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA
Synopsis
Akari Mamiya, a first-year student from Tokyo Butei High, idolizes the S-rank Butei Aria Holmes Kanzaki and wishes to follow in her footsteps. Despite only being an inept E-rank Butei, Akari's resolve to improve remains strong. After the idea of having an Amica contract (a senior-student mentorship program) with Aria is brought up, Akari submits a request form attempting to establish said contract. Her classmates and friends do not expect Aria to accept Akari's request, mainly because of the girl's strict selection process, but to everyone's surprise, Aria gives Akari a chance through a test, which Akari miraculously passes! However, Aria will not officially make Akari her Amica until Akari meets her standards. Training under Aria will be no easy feat, as she has to concurrently manage her relationships with her friends. Will Akari have what it takes to walk down the same path as her idol? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The general consensus is that 'Hidan no Aria AA' is a disappointing spin-off that doesn't live up to the original. While some viewers enjoy the cute art style and relaxing slice-of-life elements, most find the plot weak, the characters underdeveloped, and the action underwhelming. The focus on Yuri fan service is a divisive element, with some appreciating it and others finding it tedious.
Strengths
- Excellent art and animation, characters look cute.
- Enjoyable and pleasant to watch, relaxing and warm.
- The opening theme is awesome and the OST suits the series.
Weaknesses
- Weak and predictable plot, often episodic with minimal story progression.
- Characters are flat, lack development and the focus shifts away from the main character.
- Mediocre fight scenes that are uninspired.
- Over-reliance on Yuri fan service.