Akari Mizunashi is the central protagonist of the anime series Aria. She is an optimistic and cheerful Undine, or gondolier, working for Aria Company in the city of Neo-Venezia on the planet Aqua, a future version of Mars. Akari is known for her kind-hearted nature and her ability to see beauty in everything around her. Her goal is to become a Prima Undine, the highest rank for a gondolier. Throughout the series, Akari's interactions with others help her grow and develop, while she also imparts her own wisdom and positivity.