Synopsis

In the year 2039, the drastic effects of global warming have caused sea levels to rise, resulting in major loss of land. To ensure humanity learns its lesson, a fleet of powerful warships equipped with advanced weaponry emerges, causing overwhelming defeat for naval forces throughout the world. Calling themselves the Fleet of Fog, each ship has a "Mental Model," a humanoid avatar which represents the ship's heart, its "Union Core." Each model has a different personality but all follow an unknown authority known as the Admiralty Code, who have implemented a blockade to prevent humans from traveling across the sea. Seventeen years after the blockade, Gunzou Chihaya, a National Marine Academy alumnus, stumbles upon I-401 and its Mental Model, Iona, who sides with mankind for unknown reasons. Utilizing this newfound hope of achieving peace for humanity, Gunzou and his friends form a group of privateers, known as the Blue Steel, as they set out on a dangerous journey. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Episodes

12 episodes
  1. 12 The Power to Open a Path Kouro wo Hiraku Chikara (航路を拓く力) 24 Dec 2013
  2. 11 Sisters Shimai (姉妹) 17 Dec 2013
  3. 10 Devotion of Self Sono Mi wo Sasagu (その身を捧ぐ) 10 Dec 2013
  4. 9 Desperate Escape Kesshi no Dasshutsugyou (決死の脱出行) 3 Dec 2013
  5. 8 House of Dolls Ningyou no Ie (人形の家) 26 Nov 2013
  6. 7 Iwo Jima Ioutou (硫黄島) 19 Nov 2013
  7. 6 Friends Tomodachi (ともだち) 12 Nov 2013
  8. 5 Not Human Hito Narazaru Mono (人ならざる者) 5 Nov 2013
  9. 4 Assault on Yokosuka Yokosuka Kyuushuu (横須賀急襲) 29 Oct 2013
  10. 3 The Fortress Port of Yokosuka Yousaikou, Yokosuka (要塞港, 横須賀) 22 Oct 2013
  11. 2 Into the Storm Arashi no Naka e (嵐の中へ) 15 Oct 2013
  12. 1 Those with Shipping Routes Kouro wo Motsu Mono (航路を持つ者) 8 Oct 2013

Characters & Staff

Narrator
Narrator
Supporting
Jouji Nakata (Japanese)

Information

Japanese 蒼き鋼のアルペジオ ‐アルス・ノヴァ‐
Studios SANZIGEN
Source Manga
Licensors Discotek Media, Crunchyroll
Rating 7.3
Broadcast Tuesdays at 02:55 (JST)
Aired 08 Oct 2013 – 24 Dec 2013
Synonyms Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova

Last updated: 30 Aug 2026