Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea

About Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea

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• Making / Production
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About

Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea is a 2013 anime series that falls under the romance and drama genres. The story is set in a world where human civilization exists both on land and under the sea. The main focus of the series is on the relationships and conflicts between the characters as they navigate the challenges of living in these different environments.

The plot revolves around four main characters - Hikari Sakishima, Manaka Mukaido, Chisaki Hiradaira, and Kaname Isaki. Hikari and his friends attend a school on the surface, but their lives change when they are transferred to a school in the sea. As they adapt to their new surroundings, they face conflicts and complicated emotions, including love, friendship, and jealousy.

Making / Production

Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea was produced by P.A.Works, a renowned anime studio known for their visually stunning animations. The series was directed by Toshiya Shinohara and written by Mari Okada. The production team worked diligently to create a visually immersive world both on land and underwater, with attention to detail and vibrant colors.

Actors

• Hikari Sakishima - Voiced by Natsuki Hanae
• Manaka Mukaido - Voiced by Kana Hanazawa
• Chisaki Hiradaira - Voiced by Ai Kayano
• Kaname Isaki - Voiced by Ryota Ohsaka

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is also known as "Nagi no Asukara" in Japan.
• During production, the staff visited real-life locations such as the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture to gather inspiration for the setting.
• The animation studio used watercolor-like textures to enhance the underwater scenes.
• The series explores themes of adolescence, change, and the impact of human emotions on personal relationships.

Awards

No notable awards have been received by the series at this time.

Quotes

• "No matter how beautiful the scenery is, I can't smile without Ichika." - Hikari Sakishima
• "The world could do with a little more kindness." - Manaka Mukaido

Music

The opening theme song of Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea is "lull ~Soshite Bokura wa~" performed by Ray. The ending theme song, "Aqua Terrarium" is performed by Nagi Yanagi.

Soundtrack

• "Ebb and Flow" by Ray
• "mnemonic" by Yanagi Nagi
• "Tsumugu Kaze to Koi no Uta" by Yanagi Nagi