| ARIEL | |
| Ja Kanji: | ARIEL エリアル |
| Ja Romaji: | Eriaru |
| Genre: | Comedy, Science fiction |
| Type: | light novel |
| Author: | Yūichi Sasamoto |
| Illustrator: | Masahisa Suzuki |
| Publisher: | Asahi Sonorama |
| Imprint: | Sonorama Bunko |
| Magazine: | Shishiō |
| First: | 1986 |
| Last: | February 28, 2006 |
| Volumes: | 20 + 2 side stories |
| Type: | ova |
| ARIEL Visual | |
| Director: | Junichi Watanabe |
| Music: | Kohei Tanaka (composer) |
| Studio: | Animate, J.C.Staff |
| First: | July 21, 1989 |
| Last: | August 21, 1989 |
| Runtime: | 30 minutes (each) |
| Episodes: | 2 |
| Type: | ova |
| ARIEL Deluxe | |
| Director: | Junichi Watanabe |
| Studio: | Animate, J.C.Staff |
| First: | January 21, 1991 |
| Last: | April 21, 1991 |
| Runtime: | 45 minutes (each) |
| Episodes: | 2 |
| Portal: | yes |
(which stands for "All a-Round Intercept and Escort Lady") is a mecha science fiction novel series by Yūichi Sasamoto, adapted into anime OVA series from 1989 to 1991. ARIEL is also known as The ARIEL Project. The anime was released in the United States by Central Park Media in 2003.[1]
Dr. Kishida: a mad scientist from SCEBAI who builds ARIEL and persuades his granddaughters and niece to pilot against Alien invaders.
Mia Kawaii: Dr. Kishida's niece, who is enrolled in college and persuaded to pilot it if her Uncle pays her tuition.
Aya Kishida: a high school student who would rather be studying for her exams than fighting aliens; Dr. Kishida's granddaughter.
Kazumi Kishida: a middle school student who wants to please her grandfather, and really likes piloting ARIEL.
Saber Starblast: a mysterious alien vigilante who helps ARIEL combat the invading Aliens.
Miss Simone: Albert's dreaded accounting department head, sent to personally oversee his overspending.