Title

Aqua

Also known as: アクア, Othello Game: Ebony & Ivory, Аква

by Kozue Amano

Score from AniList: 77/100finished2 volumes11 chapters

Adventure Comedy Drama Sci-Fi Slice of Life More like Aqua

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After 150 years of Terraforming, Aqua, the formerly planet known as Mars, now has more than 90 percent of its surface covered in water. A young girl named Akari Mizunashi arrives at the city of Neo-Venezia, an exact replica of the old Italian city of Venice, hoping to become an Undine, the most coveted job on Aqua. (Source: TOKYOPOP) Note: Includes one extra chapter.

Chapters available: 11
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4/5

A serene sci-fi slice-of-life set on a water-covered Mars, where a girl's dream of becoming an Undine unfolds at an easy pace.

Pros

A serene, atmospheric world
Warm, hopeful dream-chasing
A complete two-volume run

Cons

Very gentle, with little conflict
The brief run leaves little room for development

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Read the full take

Aqua imagines a far future in which Mars has been terraformed and more than ninety percent of its surface is covered in water. Akari Mizunashi arrives in Neo-Venezia, an exact replica of Venice, hoping to become an Undine, the most coveted job on the planet. The premise is quietly beautiful, and it builds an entire world on the simple pleasure of a city on water.The series is at its best when it lingers on the city's rhythms: canals, boats and the craft of guiding tourists. The gentle pace suits the setting, and the hopeful tone makes each chapter restorative.The weakness is that the series is very gentle and little conflict drives the plot. Readers who enjoy quiet, hopeful sci-fi will find a soothing companion. Those wanting drama may find it too slight, though its atmosphere lingers.