Aria

In the serene, neo-Venetian world of Aqua, Aria (2004–present, A.D. Vision) follows the gentle adventures of Akari Mizunashi, a novice gondolier training to become an Undine—a guide who leads tourists through the city’s tranquil canals. Created and lovingly illustrated by Kozue Amano, with additional writing by Javier Lopez and Kay Bertrand, this three-issue series offers a meditative escape into a sci-fi utopia where everyday moments and small kindnesses shimmer with quiet magic. A cornerstone of the "iyashikei" (healing) genre, Aria matters for its tender, slow-paced storytelling that celebrates wonder and human connection in a beautifully imagined future.