Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea (2013 – 2014)

2013 • 1 season • Music • TV-PG

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Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea — Season 1

Oct 3, 2013First aired
26 episodesin this season
24mavg. runtime

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24mIn Between the Sea and the LandThe closure of Umimura Junior High School necessitated a dispersal of its students. Sakishima Hikari, Mukaido Manaka, Hiradaira Chisaki, and Isaki Kaname, residents of Umimura, were transferred to Mihama Junior High.Oct 3, 20135.5Oct 3, 201324m5.5 02

24mThe Chilly DesertA peculiar affliction befell Manaka: a fish face materialized on her knee, a consequence of a curse laid by Uroko-sama. Though it vanished by morning, she harbored a touch of regret, recalling Tsumugu's admiration for its strangeness. Meanwhile, Hikari, observing their conversation, grew irritated and cautioned Tsumugu to avoid entanglement with the people of Umimura.Oct 10, 2013Oct 10, 201324m 03

24mThe Legend of the SeaThe village elders, in a solemn decree, banished Hikari and the others for having encountered someone from the surface world. Fuelled by fury, Hikari convened a private meeting with Kaname. The women were dismissed to another chamber, where Manaka discovered a red-bellied sea slug. Legend held that this creature could reveal glimpses of the future to those who confided in it secrets they dared not share. It was during this hushed exchange that Chisaki tentatively inquired of Manaka about her feeOct 17, 2013Oct 17, 201324m 04

24mBecause We're FriendsHe found himself with a startling revelation: Akari’s companion was, in truth, the father of Miuna, the girl who had been relentlessly provoking him. Miuna, in a surprising plea, asked for his assistance in severing their connection. The following day, while preparing food in the classroom, the Umimura children were being subtly separated. Manaka, gathering her courage, attempted to entice the other students to sample their creation, but was met with a cold reception. Observing this, Hikari steOct 24, 2013Oct 24, 201324m 05

24mHey, Sea SlugA glimmer of hope sparked within her as she considered how she might convey her feelings to Uroko-sama and her father, a small smile playing on her lips. The sight brought a measure of solace to Hikari, and she continued toward school with a lighter step. But as they walked, Chisaki trailed behind, arriving late and alone.Oct 31, 2013Oct 31, 201324m 06

24mBeyond TomoebiThe sea children were still adjusting to life on land, yet they were finding common ground with their classmates. Their teacher announced a timed swim, a prospect met with groans. For Hikari and Tsumugu, however, the announcement ignited their familiar rivalry.Nov 7, 2013Nov 7, 201324m 07

24mThe Ofunehiki ShakesIn the woodshop room, the students gathered for the final stages of crafting the Ojoshi-sama. Once completed, even the teacher felt a surge of excitement, contemplating the possibility of recreating the ancient Ofunehiki, a feat where land and sea collaborate in a powerful display.Nov 14, 2013Nov 14, 201324m 08

24mBeyond the Wavering FeelingsShe resolved, with a sudden and unwavering certainty, to exist solely on the surface of things. And Hikari, feeling a deep injustice in her treatment, followed suit, leaving the house with her.Nov 21, 2013Nov 21, 201324m 09

24mUnknown WarmthAnd so, from the salt-laced snow that drifted upon the world, a creature emerged – a sea slug sculpted by the very essence of the ocean. Meanwhile, Hikari pondered his father's solitude in the vast expanse of the sea. There, Uroko-sama had convened all beings, delivering news of an impending calamity.Nov 28, 2013Nov 28, 201324m 10

24mThe Saltflake Snow Falls and FallsThe old tales spoke of a diminished sea god, his power waning with each passing age. It was said the salt-laced snow would fall ceaselessly, blanketing the world in a cold, gray shroud until the very end.Dec 5, 2013Dec 5, 201324m 11

24mThe Changing TimesThey pressed on with the ritual, the *ofunehiki*, clinging to the hope that restoring the Sea God’s power might avert the impending catastrophe. The weight of the world seemed to rest upon their shoulders, yet Hikari and Manaka persevered. The air crackled with unspoken anxieties as they continued, aware of the profound implications of their actions. To succeed meant potentially saving their world; to fail… the consequences were too terrible to contemplate. Hikari, in a moment of unexpectedDec 12, 2013Dec 12, 201324m 12

24mI Want to be KindShe was determined to take her place in the Ofunehiki, to marry Itaru as if she were sailing towards the Sea God himself. Thus, preparations were renewed, aimed at recreating the original Ofunehiki.Dec 19, 2013Dec 19, 201324m 13

24mUnreachable FingertipsHe found himself contemplating Manaka even in the quiet of their home, a burgeoning affection weighing on his heart. He resolved to finally express his true feelings for her. Manaka, too, seemed poised to share something with him, but deferred, promising to reveal it only after the Ofunehiki had concluded.Dec 26, 2013Dec 26, 201324m 14

24mThe Promised DayNineteen years had passed since the hibernation of Ofunehiki and Shioshishio. Chisaki, now a young woman of nineteen, visited Tsumugu’s grandfather in the hospital, unaware of the well-being of Hikari, Manaka, or the others. She went, simply, to see him.Jan 9, 2014Jan 9, 201424m 15

24mThe Protector of SmilesA Hikari, untouched by the passage of time since the Ofunehiki, materialized before Miuna and Tsumugu. He appeared as he had five years prior, with no recollection of the intervening years. Though his mind held only the echoes of the past, his body was hale. He took residence at the Shiodome household, ready to begin anew.Jan 16, 2014Jan 16, 201424m 16

24mThe Whispers of the Faraway WavesHe settled into the familiar classroom of Hama Junior High, finding himself once again among Miuna and Sayu, in the same class as before. The transition was seamless; he fit in instantly, his presence sparking laughter and a welcome reunion with his old teacher. Yet, a subtle unease lingered in the air, a sense of something askew that Miuna and Sayu couldn't quite shake.Jan 23, 2014Jan 23, 201424m 17

24mThe Sick TwoA message arrived, carried on a breath of urgency: Kaname had awakened from his long sleep. The news sparked a flurry of movement toward the Fishery Cooperative, where they found Kaname unchanged, as untouched by time as Hikari herself. Chisaki and Tsumugu arrived soon after, joining the others in a rush to witness the impossible. But as Kaname beheld them together, a shadow crossed his face – a confusion of emotions he seemed ill-equipped to name.Jan 30, 2014Jan 30, 201424m 18

24mShioshishioThey ventured forth to investigate, drawn by a persistent murmur – a sound of shifting sand that Miuna seemed to hear everywhere. Their journey led them to Shioshishio, a village draped in snow. Hikari and Kaname found a certain wistful beauty in the scene, but for Miuna, it was a first encounter with the sea village.Feb 6, 2014Feb 6, 201424m 19

24mThe Lost, Lost Little...They found Manaka asleep within the graveyard of Ojoshisamas, her Ena fading. With careful effort, they brought her from the depths, safely to the Shiodome household, but she remained unconscious. A doctor examined her, and relief washed over them; aside from the loss of her Ena, she appeared otherwise well.Feb 13, 2014Feb 13, 201424m 20

24mSleeping BeautyThey carefully lifted Manaka from the earth, bringing her back into the light. Hope flickered; she might awaken soon, like Hikari and Kaname had. But a week passed, and still, there was no sign of movement. Desperate, Hikari, Kaname, and Chisaki journeyed to Shioshishio, seeking any clue that could break Manaka's slumber.Feb 20, 2014Feb 20, 201424m 21

24mThe Messenger from the Bottom of the SeaAs Hikari and Miuna argued, Manaka stirred. They both seemed startled, but Manaka simply smiled, as if nothing had happened. Unaware of why Ena had vanished, she appeared perfectly composed, and it was decided that she would stay with Itaru as well.Feb 27, 2014Feb 27, 201424m 22

24mSomething LostThe revelation struck Hikari and the others: Uroko-sama was not dwelling in the sea, but on land. To unravel the mysteries plaguing Shioshishio, to understand the fate of the surface world, and to discover what had befallen Manaka and her lost Ena, they embarked on a search for Uroko-sama.Mar 6, 2014Mar 6, 201424m 23

24mWho Do These Feelings Belong To?Manaka had lost the capacity for love, a fact revealed to Hikari and Miuna by someone who understood her condition. Desperate to restore her friend, Hikari struggled with the weight of this knowledge, finding it difficult to face Manaka. As they had always done, Hikari and Miuna resolved to seek counsel from Chisaki, Kaname, Tsumugu, and Sayu, believing their collective wisdom held the key to a solution.Mar 13, 2014Mar 13, 201424m 24

24mDetritusIn Shioshishio, Tsumugu confessed his feelings to Chisaki, a moment that brought tears and a hasty retreat from her. As he pursued her, he found himself struggling for breath, teetering on the edge of unconsciousness, only to be met with Ena's unexpected arrival.Mar 20, 2014Mar 20, 201424m 25

24mLove Is Like the SeaTo rekindle Manaka's affections, Hikari and their companions resolved on another Ofunehiki. The day before the festival, news reached them that the red sea slug pendant held her feelings. Akira took the pendant, but in a moment of carelessness, it slipped from his grasp and fell into the sea.Mar 27, 2014Mar 27, 201424m 26

24mThe Color of the Sea. The Color of the Earth. The Color of the Wind. The Color of Your Heart. Your Color. Earth Color of a CalmShe was drawn into the swirling vortex conjured by Ojoshi-sama, enveloped by Ena like a chrysalis. To save Miuna, Hikari and Tsumugu rushed forward, only to be met with the formidable power of a deity.Apr 3, 2014Apr 3, 201424m