Ariel (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 1989, Ariel is an animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and comedy series.
What it’s about. To save the Earth from alien invaders and their giant monsters, Dr. Kishida does what any other red-blooded mad scientist would do: he builds a giant robot—the ultimate feminine fighting robot! Unfortunately, his granddaughters refuse to pilot it! Apparently, they've got more important things to do than becoming teenage super-heroes. Besides, how are you supposed to study for your college entrance exams while getting beaten up in battle? The fate of the world rests upon two people: Aya Kishida, one of the doctor's granddaughters, who may have to give up prep school to pilot the mighty (and lovely) ARIEL; and a mysterious alien named Saber Starblast, who may have the power to defeat the invaders once and for all...
Who’s in it. Ariel stars Mami Koyama as Mia Kawai, Megumi Hayashibara as Kazumi Kishida and Yuko Mizutani as Aya Kishida.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ariel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ariel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ariel tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ariel (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ariel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ariel worth watching?
- Ariel holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ariel?
- Ariel stars Mami Koyama, Megumi Hayashibara and Yuko Mizutani.
- When was Ariel released?
- Ariel was released in 1989.