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Aria
ARIA
2005 · TV series · 24 min episodes · 3 seasons
AnimationScience FictionFantasy
Set in the early 24th century against the backdrop of the city of Neo Venezia on the planet Mars. No longer the barren red planet, Mars has been flooded, inhabited and is something of a tourist hub for those looking for rest, relaxation and a gondola ride – the primary mode of travel in Neo Venezia. The Undines are professional gondoliers, tour guides for the people passing through. Akari Mizunashi is an Undine in training and this is a piece of her story.
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It is already there on the wiki page, but I must emphasize: if you want a manga illustrating this concept, Yokohama Shopping Log is in my opinion the defining masterpiece. I also highly recommend the OVA series, especially the first two episodes. With the gorgeous color palette, direction and music, they managed to bring a bit of the atmosphere of the manga to the screen.
Other notable works include Aria and Mushishi, and many manga and anime of the "iyashikei" genre illustrate mono no aware and related concepts.
Aria is realy nice and not well known - and that chapter/episode where they visit the onsen in an abandonned mansion that is flowing into the see - incredibly soothing & likely my favorite chapter/episode ever. :)