To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the broadcast of the anime "ARIA" series, based on the manga by Kozue Amano, it has been announced that the official orchestra concert "ARIA The SINFONIA ~Viaggio 2~" will be held at Sumida Triphony Hall (Sumida-ku, Tokyo) on February 16, 2025. This will be the second "ARIA The SINFONIA" concert, which was held in August 2023 and sold out immediately, and in addition to live performances by the Grand Philharmonic Tokyo, Yui Makino, who performed the theme song, will sing and play piano.
As a special project, famous scenes from the "ARIA" series will be projected on the screen, and the anime's voice actors, including Erino Hazuki as Akari Minami, Chiwa Saito as Aika S. Grantchesta, Ryo Hirohashi as Alice Carroll, and Chinami Nishimura as Aria Pokoten, will perform live dubbing along with the live orchestral performance. There will also be a talk show featuring the voice actors, series director Sato Junichi, and musical director Sato Kyono. Freelance announcer Hiyama Saya will act as MC.
"ARIA" is based on a manga that was serialized in the manga magazine "Monthly Comic Blade" (Mag Garden, currently out of publication) from 2002 to 2008. Set in a town modeled after the water city of Venice, the story follows the protagonist Minami Akari's daily training as she aims to become a full-fledged guide at the ARIA Company, as well as her interactions with her friends and seniors. The first season of the TV anime aired in 2005, the second in 2006, and the third in 2008, and an original video animation (OVA) was also produced.
The release of the animated film "ARIA The AVVENIRE" in 2015, and "ARIA The CREPUSCOLO" and "ARIA The BENEDIZIONE" in 2021 as "blue curtain calls" was also a hot topic.
Comments from the cast members are as follows.
◇Comment from Makino Yui
The 20-year trajectory that "ARIA" and all of you have walked. I am very happy to be able to sing and play with you again this time. I was so happy when I performed last time that I couldn't stop crying... I wonder what will happen to me this time! Let's enjoy a wonderful time together in the world of Neo-Venice, which is gently colored with the music.
◇Comment from Hazuki Erino
When the music of "ARIA" starts playing, the scenery and lines of Neo-Venice can naturally be imagined in your head. It is a mysterious work that you can enjoy just by listening to the music, your heart will be filled with a sense of happiness, and sometimes you will be moved to tears. I am very happy to be able to join you on this wonderful musical journey in this auspicious year of the 20th anniversary of the TV broadcast of "ARIA". I hope that this emotion will reach many people...! Now, please put your hands up♪
◇Comment from Saito Chiwa
"ARIA" is a very special work to me, as it is to many people. It is very difficult to explain what is special about it, what is different about it, but it will always be "special to me". Maybe that special feeling that cannot be put into words is what it means to be "wonderful"...but please don't say embarrassing things! ! ! Come on, let's have a wonderful time together.
◇Comment from Hirohashi Ryo
Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of the broadcast of "ARIA" and the second orchestra concert. I enjoyed the last orchestra concert at home, relaxing and streaming it. This time it's live. I'm even going to perform it. I'm really grateful. I love music that spreads with the orchestra. I love the music of "ARIA". I love "ARIA". And when I think about being surrounded by everyone who loves it just the same, I can't help but be overwhelmed. Let's have a wonderful time together. I'm looking forward to seeing you.
◇Comment from Nishimura Chinami
Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of "ARIA" broadcast! I myself have been connected with "ARIA" for 20 years. My life has become even more colorful since I encountered "ARIA", and this year was also the year my dream came true of going on a Venice tour with everyone who loves "ARIA". I can't believe I can experience the wonderful music of "ARIA" with an orchestra again, so wonderful that it brings tears to my eyes! Let's sow the seeds of hope that the world of "ARIA" will continue to spread gently in the future, and spend a fun time together♪
◇Comment from Hiyama Saya
Congratulations on the holding of "ARIA The SINFONIA ~Viaggio 2~" and the 20th anniversary of "ARIA". For me, "ARIA" is a textbook for life, a bible, and an oasis for the heart. I am very happy to have the opportunity to serve as the MC for the second orchestra concert on this memorable 20th anniversary. I am truly grateful. Let's enjoy a wonderful time together with this great miracle.
