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Ar Nosurge ~Umareizuru Hoshi e Inoru Uta~

アルノサージュ ~生まれいずる星へ祈る詩~

Titles
アルノサージュ ~生まれいずる星へ祈る詩~
Ar Nosurge ~Umareizuru Hoshi e Inoru Uta~
Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star
Play timeVery long (60h from 3 votes)
DeveloperGust
PublishersKoei Tecmo
Relations
Prequel

Ciel Nosurge ~Ushinawareta Hoshi e Sasagu Uta~

Sequel

Ar Tonelico ~Sekai no Owari de Utai Tsuzukeru Shoujo~

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Description

On the planet Ra Ciela, humans and spiritual lifeforms known as Genoms once co-existed.
That was a long time ago; and the world has since lost its former beauty.
People have adapted to this poorer new enviroment and manage to eke out a living.
One day, a race known a the Sharl invaded and began kidnapping humans, who found themselves helpless against their mysterious Song Magic.
All seemed lost until, unexpectedly, the Ancient Genoms returned to give people hope that one day there will be peace.

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Protagonists

Delta Lanthanoirデルタ・ランタノイル
AliasesDelta Lantanoil
Age21
HairBrown, Short, Slicked Back, Spiky, Spiky Bangs
EyesBrown, Slit Pupils, Tsurime
BodyMuscular, Pale, Teen
ClothesBelt, Choker, Coat, Flat Cap, Gauntlet, Half-Skirt, Knee Pad, Monocle, Shorts, Suit, Tank Top, Trousers, Wristband
PersonalityBrave, Ore
RoleChildhood Friend, Comrade, Cook, Customizable Appearance, Shopkeeper
Engages inCooking, Fighting, Riding
Subject ofAccident, Amnesia
Voiced byJohnny Yong Bosch (English (Uncredited))
Miyoshi Kousuke (Japanese)

Description

"It's just a gut feeling... I just know it's all going to work out."

A young man who came from within the Barrier of Felion when it opened.
He protected humans from attacks by the Shalr as a member of the Divine Empress' PLASMA special forces team.
He was part of the Genomis task force, which was assigned only to select members of pLASMA, but was discharged from the unit after a certain incident.
He is currently runnig a small restaurant in Felion that he named "Cook de Delta".

[From the English official site]

Earthesアーシェス
PersonalityBoku, Protective
RoleBodyguard, Comrade, Robot
Engages inFighting
Subject ofMuteness

Description

A strange combat robot. Nothing about its origins or manufacturing are known, but with its armaments, it's a pretty good bet that it was created with fighting in mind.

[From English official site]

Main characters

Casty Rianoitキャスティ
AliasesCass
HairSidehair, Spiky Bangs, Waist Length+, Wavy, White
EyesRed
BodyPale, Slim, Small Breast Sizes, Teen, Younger Appearance
ClothesBelt, Bikini, Crop Top, Decorative Belt, Detached Sleeves, Flat Cap, Flower, Glasses, Gloves, Half-Skirt, Knee-high Boots, Miniskirt, Pleated Skirt, Thigh-high Stockings, Top Hat, Transparent, Yukata
PersonalityLoner, Modern Tsundere, Stubborn, Watashi
RoleChildhood Friend, Comrade, Customizable Appearance, Kanban Musume, Part-time Worker
Engages inFighting, Singing
Voiced byMinase Inori (Japanese)
Stephanie Sheh (English (Uncredited))

Description

"Hey, Delta! How long are you gonna sleep?! Don't you need to open?"
Age: Around 21 (appearance-wise 15)
Singer: Yoshino Nanjo

A girl living in the human city of Felion.
She is able to use Song Magic, an art that changes thoughts into magic. With this ability, she is currently an active member of the Divine Empress' PLASMA special forces team.
She is also part of the Genomis task force, which was assigned only to select member of PLASMA, but she refuses to find a permanent partner for the required two-person squads, so she sees little deployment.
She helps out in Delta's restaurant on weekends. She is the self-proclaimed poster girl of the restaurant, whatever that means...

[From the English official site]

Ionasal.kkll.Preciellイオナサル・ククルル・プリシェール
AliasesIon, イオン, Lighthouse Keeper
MeasurementsHeight: 155cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 78-59-79cm
Age16
HairBrown, Sidehair, Straight, V Bangs, Waist Length+
EyesCyan
BodyMedium Breasts, Pale, Slim, Teen
ClothesAnkle Boots, Apron, Arm Cuffs, Belt, Beret, Bikini, Bracelet, Bracer, Cardigan, Chinese Dress, Collar, Crop Top, Detached Sleeves, Headband, High Heeled Boots, Jacket, Knee-high Boots, Mary Jane, Miniskirt, Pantyhose, Pleated Skirt, String Ribbon Tie, Tank Top, Thigh-high Boots, Thigh-high Stockings, Unusual Hair Ornaments, Yukata
PersonalityDaydreamer, Idealist, Kind, Mysterious, Optimist, Pacifist, Shy, Watashi
RoleComrade, Customizable Appearance, Mechanic, Princess, Rival
Engages inCooking, Fighting, Shopping, Singing
Subject ofAmnesia, Disappearance, Teasing
Engages in (Sexual)Not Sexually Involved
Voiced byCristina Vee (English (Uncredited))
Kakuma Ai (Japanese)

Description

"Plus, I think I'd be better at making a bomb than a pickaxe!"
Singer: Akiko Shikata

Ciel Nosurge Description:
The protagonist of Ciel nosurge, and the empress candidate of the Tenmon (Astronomical faction) group. Unsure of herself, she wants to do what she can to save Ra Ciela but lacks conviction at first, especially compared to the fiery and determined Kanon. Ion is quite the gearhead, and loves tinkering with machinery.

[From Ciel Nosurge Summary]

Ar Nosurge Description:
Nicknamed Ion, her actual name is Ionasal kkll Preciell.
This girl is said to know the truths of the world. She has no allegiances to anyone, but her current location is unknown.
She is somewhat awkward, and loves to tinker with machines.
Whenever she has the chance, she gathers strange materials together to create devices of unknown purpose.

[From the English official site]

Nayaflaskネィアフラスク
AliasesNay the Gale, Nay-chan, Naya
HairLong, Parted to Side, Sidehair, Side Tail, Spiky Bangs, Violet
EyesAmber
BodyPale, Slim, Teen
ClothesCatsuit, Gloves, Hair Flower, Leotard, Necktie, Thigh-high Boots
PersonalityBlunt, Confident, Emotional, Energetic, Friendly, Kind, Loud, Smart, Watashi
RoleDancer, Friend, Popular
Engages inDancing, Fighting, Teasing
Voiced byKira Buckland (English (Uncredited))
Uchida Maaya (Japanese)

Description

"Everyone, remain calm! Nay the Gale is here!"
Singer: Haruka Shimotsuki

Nicknamed Nay, full name Nayaflask. She is friends with Delta, Casty and Sarly.
She lives in Felion, but also shows up when the Sharl are attacked by humans.
It seems she assists everyone with a great deal of goodwill, and is quite popular.
It could be that her very straightforward attitude and blunt way of speaking are part of her overall popularity.

[From the English official site]

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Primプリム
HairLong, No Bangs, Parted in Middle, Pink, Spiky
EyesAmber
BodyFang, Kid, Pale, Pointed Ears, Slim, Tail, Younger Appearance
ClothesDetached Sleeves, Greave, Panties, Scarf, Thigh-high Boots, Unusual Hair Ornaments
PersonalityEnergetic, Immature, Loud, Naive, Third Person, Whimsical
RoleSpirit
Engages inFighting, Singing
Engages in (Sexual)Not Sexually Involved
Voiced byHara Sayuri (Japanese)
Sandy Fox (English (Uncredited))

Description

"No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No!"

A female "Incarnate" who wields the capability to channel Song Magic using a human voice, and is also a Genom who can weave Song Magic.
As an Incarnate, she is capable of using Song Magic on her own, which is a rarity among the near-extinct Genom.

[From the English official site]

Sarly Planckサーリ・プランク
HairBlue, Blunt Bangs, Intake, Straight, Waist Length+
EyesGreen
BodyPale, Slim, Teen, Younger Appearance
ClothesCape, Crop Top, Cuffs, Detached Sleeves, Glasses, Hat, Kemonomimi Headband, Knee-high Boots, Miniskirt, Pleated Skirt
ItemsWalking Stick
PersonalityBoku, Genius, Pragmatic
RoleComrade, Engineer, Hacker
Engages inComputering, Fighting
Subject ofTeasing
Voiced byCherami Leigh (English (Uncredited))
Shimura Yumi (Japanese)

Description

"It's not junk. These may be older models, but they're still perfectly usable."
Age: Around 20s (appearance-wise 10)

A mechanical engineer associated with Felion's PLASMA force.
Ever since she was a child, she was a brilliant student with mechanical aptitude, and has been a genius hacker for as long as she can remember.
Since going to PLASMA, she continued to exhibit talents in creating chemical weapons, crafting simple medicines, writing software, and more.
Despite her relative youth, she is something of a technological guru. She is currently carrying out a secret mission in Quanturv.

[From the English official site]

Side characters

Ayataneアヤタネ
AliasesAyatane Karyou Kirinami, 絢胤香陵霧浪
HairBob Cut, Pink, White
EyesHosome, Pink
BodyAndrogynous, Dark, Tattoo, Young-adult
ClothesCollar, Detached Sleeves
PersonalityFriendly, Hard Worker, Proactive, Refined
Voiced byKaiji Tang (English (Uncredited))
Koshida Naoki (Japanese)

Description

"Anyway, let us introduce ourselves. I am the head of the Ayatane, Karyou Kirinami. It's a pleasure to meet you."

A man who guards the Ar Tonelico tower on the planet Ar Ciel.
He speaks and acts in a kindly manner, but is very stern and honest when it comes to his work.
The name "Ayatane" is passed down as the title of his clan chief.
This man's birth name is Karyou Kirinami.

[From the English official site]

Kanoyeel.kkll.Precielカノイール・ククルル・プリシェール
AliasesKanon, カノン
Age26
HairBlond, Blunt Bangs, Twin Braids, Waist Length+, White
EyesGreen, Grey
BodyBig Breast Sizes, Pale, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesBikini, Bra, Bracelet, Detached Sleeves, Dress, Magatama, Rubber Band With Beads, Unusual Hair Ornaments
PersonalityConfident, Honorable, Mysterious, Watashi
RoleCommander, Rival
Engages inFighting, Investigation, Singing
Subject ofDisappearance
Voiced byCarrie Keranen (English (Uncredited))
Inoue Nana (Japanese)

Description

"...I have to go as well. There must be something I can do."
Singer: Origa

Also known as Kanon.
A young girl who challenged Ion for the throne of Empress of the planet Ra Ciela.
At the tender age of 9, she exhibited amazing talent by succesfully forming a pact with the Genom king, Cosal, but she does not overestimate her own abilities.
She continued taking counsel from the people in order to gain support for her bid for the Imperial seat.
Like Ion, her current whereabouts are unknown.

[From the English official site]

Nelicoねりこ
AliasesNeriko
HairSpiky Bangs, White
EyesRed
BodyBig Breast Sizes, Dark, Kemonomimi, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesBell (accessory), Bracelet, Cape, Detached Sleeves, Glasses, Hood, Strapless Leotard, Thigh-high Stockings
ItemsSmoking Pipe
PersonalityCarefree, Kansai-ben, Lazy, Mischievous, Ware
RoleShopkeeper
Engages inTeasing
Voiced byMako (Japanese)
Michelle Ruff (English (Uncredited))

Description

"Well, that's rude. I'm Nelico, the glamorous, beautiful shopkeeper!"

A mysterious woman who runs the general store near Ion's home.
She groans about being bored at every opportunity, and will always tease Ion if she has the chance.
A happy-go-lucky free spirit, she hates dull things and trouble, basically passing such issues on to others.
She takes pride in her charming ears and in her drop-dead gorgeous body.

[From the English official site]

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Neroネロ
AliasesNelo
HairMulticolored, Pink, Ponytail, Spiky Bangs, Straight, V Bangs, Waist Length+, White
EyesAmber
BodyFlat Chest, Pale, Slim, Teen
ClothesDetached Sleeves, Geta, Hair Flower, Kimono, Oversized Clothing, Ribbon Hair Accessory, Tabi
ItemsHand Fan
PersonalitySelfish, Stoic
Engages inFighting
Voiced byMela Lee (English (Uncredited))
Toujou Hisako (Japanese)

Description

"...Please, just let me go home."

A girl who has had interactions with Ion and Casty in the past.
She is searching for her home, but her current location is unknown.
Her emotions rarely change, and she dislikes any actions that go against her own goals.

[From the English official site]

Renall Tatalcaレナルル・タータルカ
HairBlond, Blunt Bangs, Bob Cut
EyesBlue
BodyPale, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesBracelet, Cape, Hat, Miniskirt, Pleated Skirt, Tank Top, Thigh-high Boots
PersonalityLoyal, Stoic, Strict
Subject ofDisappearance
Voiced byKaren Strassman (English (Uncredited))
Taichi You (Japanese)

Description

"Assist Her Majesty the Empress."

This woman is a member of the "Tenmon" organization that once tried to estalish Ion as Empress of Ra Ciela.
Despite her youth, she held a high position within Tenmon through her intelligence and talent.
She often took a harsh stance with others, but was more tender with Ion, who she viewed as something of a younger sister.
Her location on the Orei is still unknown.

[From the English official site]

Shirotaka白鷹
HairBlond, Long, Sidehair, Straight
BodyMuscular, Young-adult
ClothesCowboy Hat, Decorative Belt, Jeans, Plate Armor, Scarf, Sunglasses, Tank Top, Vest
PersonalityFriendly, Genius, Pervert
RoleFriend, Hacker
Subject ofDisappearance
Voiced byShingaki Tarusuke (Japanese)
Todd Haberkorn (English (Uncredited))

Description

"This is a lot different from your average figure. Just look at these moving parts!"

An old friend of Casty and Sarly. He is currently missing.
He encountered Ion while he was running a Bios Shop, and helped her and Casty on their travels.
He has a detail knowledge of idols and figurines, and knows a great deal about sub-culture.
He has something of a geeky way of speaking when discussing his passions, including "Moe", but he is also a talented hacker and held a key position within a prominent hacking clan.
He is very knowledgeable on Wave Science, computer hacking, and Genometrics Networking.

[From the English official site]

Shureliaシュレリア
HairSpiky Bangs, Straight, Twin Braids, Waist Length+, White
EyesBlue
BodyPale, Slim, Teen, Younger Appearance
ClothesArm Cuffs, Barefoot, Dress
PersonalityClumsy, Curious, Ignorant, Nature Lover, Reserved, Watashi
RoleHomunculus
Engages inComputering
Voiced byJanice Kawaye (English (Uncredited))
Sakai Kanako (Japanese)

Description

"I know how I look, but I'm a real administrator!"

A young female artificial life form known as a Reyvateil, created to oversee the Ar Tonelico tower that supports Sol Ciel.
Her unfathomable abilities are such that she alone is capable of managing the tower that supports the entire planet, and she exudes an aura of divinity.
Her actual self is quite awkward, and she seems to be a natural klutz who gets lost, falls down, and causes the most mind-blowing problems.
She also likes the sound of an unusual animal called the Usako.

[From the English official site]

Tatoriaタットリア
HairBowl Cut, Parted in Middle, Ponytail, Shoulder-length, Violet
EyesViolet
BodyKid, Olive, Pointed Ears, Slim
ClothesGloves, Hat, Knee-high Boots, Necklace, Oversized Clothing, Tank Top, Trousers
PersonalityCurious, Emotional, Opposite Gender Voiced, Ore
RoleShopkeeper
Voiced byErica Mendez (English (Uncredited))
Takahashi Rie (Japanese)

Description

"I'm Tatoria. I run a shop in the village over there."

A Sharl boy who operates a medicine shop in Honokano Village.
He is always seen with a small animal-type Genom named Vio.
He has a strange fascination with the ruins near the village, Kurt Himmel, but every time he tries to go there, he is reprimanded by Vio.

[From the English official site]

Zillillium Rimoniteジリリウム・リモナイト
AliasesZill, ジル
HairBlond, Parted to Side, Sidehair, Waist Length+
EyesRed, Tsurime
BodyBig Breasts, Dark, Tall (obsolete), Young-adult
ClothesArm Cuffs, Dress, Glasses, Half-Skirt, High Heeled Boots, Necktie, Oversized Clothing, Panties, Tricorn Hat, Trousers
PersonalityFriendly, Pacifist, Proactive, Religious, Stubborn, Watashi
RoleAntagonist
Engages inFighting, Religion
Voiced byKawasaki Meiko (Japanese)
Wendee Lee (English (Uncredited))

Description

"Welcome to the Genomirai Church. Let us work together for the betterment of humanity and this world, alongside the Sharl."

Also known as "Zill", this woman of indeterminate age holds the position of Archbishop of the Genomirai Church withing the city of Guanturv.
She preaches of the ability of humans and Sharl to coexist, and sends her followers on missions and trials throughout Orei.
She believes that the Sharl are a higher order of life than humanity, and thus wishes to build a world of peace based on this ideology.
This has greatly affected the stature of the Genomirai Church.

[From the English official site]