Series synopsis
AIKa R-16 Virgin Mission is a Japanese animation television series that premiered on April 25, 2007. It ended on October 26, 2007. It stars Ami Koshimizu, Misato Fukuen, Mamiko Noto and Naoko Suzuki.
Aika is a skilled but impulsive high school student who earns a C-class salvager license yet struggles to find work due to her age and reputation. After advertising her services at school, she is hired by Erika, a wealthy student and leader of the Treasure Hunting Club. What begins as a simple salvage job quickly turns dangerous, leading Aika into a high-stakes mission, a clash in the southern islands, and the mystery surrounding a girl named Karen.
Premise
Aika is a skilled but impulsive high school student who earns a C-class salvager license yet struggles to find work due to her age and reputation. After advertising her services at school, she is hired by Erika, a wealthy student and leader of the Treasure Hunting Club. What begins as a simple salvage job quickly turns dangerous, leading Aika into a high-stakes mission, a clash in the southern islands, and the mystery surrounding a girl named Karen.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ami Koshimizu as Sumeragi Aika
- Misato Fukuen as Shinkai Eri
- Mamiko Noto as Minamino Karen
- Naoko Suzuki as Nagisa Risako
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 25, 2007 | October 26, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Trial 1: Secret Game Aika Sumeragi, a high school age C-Class salvager, is hired by class president Eri Shinkai to pilot her salvaging vessel. After introducing Aika to the treasure hunting club, and revealing coordinates hidden in a marking on fellow classmate Karen Minamino's chest, they embark on an adventure to see where it leads. |
April 25, 2007 |
| 2 |
Trial 2: Peach Peach Beach After arriving at the coordinates, Eri decides the treasure hunting club needs a break and declares that they will have a beach party on a nearby island. They are not alone, however, and Aika has to fight her teacher to protect Karen. |
July 24, 2007 |
| 3 |
Trial 3: Deep Blue Girl In the final episode of the series, Aika, Eri, and Karen find an old airport at the bottom of the ocean. After exploring the still functional facility, they finally uncover the secret to Karen's past. |
October 26, 2007 |
Production
Release
| First aired | April 25, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | October 26, 2007 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |