Ariel (novel series)

ARIEL (エリアル, Eriaru) (which stands for "All a-Round Intercept and Escort Lady") is a mecha science fiction novel series by Yūichi Sasamoto, adapted into anime OVA series from 1989 to 1991. ARIEL is also known as The ARIEL Project. The anime was released in the United States by Central Park Media in 2003.

ARIEL
ARIEL エリアル (Eriaru)
Genre	Comedy, Science fiction
Light novel
Written by	Yūichi Sasamoto
Illustrated by	Masahisa Suzuki
Published by	Asahi Sonorama
Imprint	Sonorama Bunko
Magazine	Shishiō
Original run	1986 – February 28, 2006
Volumes	20 + 2 side stories
Original video animation
ARIEL Visual
Directed by	Junichi Watanabe
Written by	Muneo Kubo Yuichi Sasamoto
Music by	Kohei Tanaka (composer)
Studio	Animate, J.C.Staff
Licensed by	NA: Central Park Media
Released	July 21, 1989 – August 21, 1989
Runtime	30 minutes (each)
Episodes	2
Original video animation
ARIEL Deluxe
Directed by	Junichi Watanabe
Studio	Animate, J.C.Staff
Licensed by	NA: Central Park Media
Released	January 21, 1991 – April 21, 1991
Runtime	45 minutes (each)
Episodes	2

Characters

Dr. Kishida: a mad scientist from SCEBAI who builds ARIEL and persuades his granddaughters and niece to pilot against Alien invaders.

Mia Kawaii: Dr. Kishida's niece, who is enrolled in college and persuaded to pilot it if her Uncle pays her tuition.

Aya 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.

External links

• Ariel (OVA) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia