Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova
Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova

Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova

By 2039, global warming had caused sea levels to rise and large amount of territory to be lost. As though in response, a mysterious group of warships clad in mist, “the Fleet of Mist,” appeared in every corner of the ocean, and began attacking human ships. In spite of humanity mustering all their strength, they were utterly defeated by the Mist's overwhelming force. All of humanity's trade routes were blockaded by the Fleet of Mist, their political economy was destroyed, and the human race was steadily beaten down. Seven years later, the Fleet of Mist's submarine I-401 appears before cadet Gunzo Chihaya. The humanoid life form that pilots the sub, who should be their enemy, is instead offering her services to mankind.

By 2039, global warming had caused sea levels to rise and large amount of territory to be lost. As though in response, a mysterious group of warships clad in mist, “the Fleet of Mist,” appeared in every corner of the ocean, and began attacking human ships. In spite of humanity mustering all their strength, they were utterly defeated by the Mist's overwhelming force. All of humanity's trade routes were blockaded by the Fleet of Mist, their political economy was destroyed, and the human race was steadily beaten down. Seven years later, the Fleet of Mist's submarine I-401 appears before cadet Gunzo Chihaya. The humanoid life form that pilots the sub, who should be their enemy, is instead offering her services to mankind.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Those with Shipping Routes

The Japanese government is about to launch an unmanned cargo shuttle into orbit when a ship from the Fleet of Fog appear

EP 2

Into the Storm

Takao blocks the I-401's path to Yokosuka by positioning itself inside the eye of a typhoon. After asserting that any at

EP 3

The Fortress Port of Yokosuka

The I-401 and her crew reach the Yokosuka Base for repairs and resupply. Gunzō takes Iona for a visit to the memorial f

EP 4

Assault on Yokosuka

The battle against the battleships Haruna and Kirishima begins with the I-401 drawing them to a trap set at the ruins of

EP 5

Not Human

The I-401 returns to Yokosuka to pick up the secret weapon developed by the Japanese Government.

EP 6

Friend

As Tōjūrō passes away, Haruna decides to protect Makie and asks Kirishima's for help. Despite facing some heavy oppos

EP 7

Iwoto

I-401 heads to her secret home port with Makie, Haruna, and Kirishima on board. There, they find the heavy cruiser, Taka

EP 8

House of Dolls

Iwo Jima has been surrounded by the Fleet of Fog's Eastern Patrol Fleet 1. Gunzou invites the Mental Model of its flag s

EP 9

Desperate Escape

As missiles rain down on Iwo Jima, the Mental Models work together to withstand the attack from the Fog's East Patrol Fl

EP 10

Devotion of Self

I-401 has been hit with two corrosive torpedoes in an ambush by Iona's sister ships, I-400 and I-402. 401's repair progr

EP 11

Sisters

Restored and strengthened by Takao's sacrifice, 401 forges on to America with 400 and 402 in pursuit. The sister ships f

EP 12

The Power to Open a Path

Losing Maya has made Kongou go berserk. Absorbing Maya and light cruisers has given Kongou unprecedented power, which sh

Popular Cast

Kazuyuki Okitsu
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Gunzou Chihaya (voice)
Mai Fuchigami
Mai Fuchigami
Iona (voice)
Minami Tsuda
Minami Tsuda
Iori Watanuki (voice)
Shinobu Matsumoto
Shinobu Matsumoto
Sou Oribe (voice)
Eiji Miyashita
Eiji Miyashita
Kyohei Kashihara (voice)
Nao Toyama
Nao Toyama
Shizuka Hazumi (voice)
Saki Fujita
Saki Fujita
Hyouga (voice)
Manami Numakura
Manami Numakura
Takao (voice)
Atsushi Ono
Atsushi Ono
Ryokan Kita (voice)
Hibiku Yamamura
Hibiku Yamamura
Haruna (voice)
MAKO
MAKO
Maya (voice)
Nozomi Yamamoto
Nozomi Yamamoto
I-402 (voice)