The full 12-episode run of Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- has arrived on both Crunchyroll and Netflix, complete with English dub and subtitle options. This science fiction series from studio SANZIGEN, known for its extensive use of 3D CGI, depicts a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is locked in a desperate war against sentient warships known as the "Fog."
Adapted from Ark Performance's seinen manga, the story centers on Gunzou Chihaya and his crew aboard the sentient submarine I-401. They are humanity's last hope against the overwhelming naval power of the Fog, whose ships possess advanced AI and devastating weaponry. The series explores themes of artificial intelligence, military conflict, and the complexities of war through its primarily teen cast.
While the CGI animation was a notable aspect of its original 2013 broadcast, the narrative offers a compelling blend of naval action and character drama. The series has a MAL score of 7.34 from over 72,000 voters and serves as a lead-in to the subsequent film adaptations, Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova Movie and Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova Movie 2 - Cadenza.
