Aria the Scarlet Ammo falls into some common rom-com and harem tropes, but for all that, it has some actually interesting action and power systems at work. That only shines more obviously in its source material.
Alternative Titles:
- Hidan no Aria
- 緋弾のアリア
Year Anime Premiered: 2011
Animation Studio: JC Staff
Number of Seasons: 1 + 1 spin-off
Source Material Country of Origin: Japan
Source Material Available: Light Novel, Manga
Is It Officially Licensed Past Where The Anime Ends?: Light Novel: No, Manga: No
Is It Fan Translated Past Where The Anime Ends?: Light Novel: Yes, Manga: Yes, AA Spin-off: No
Entry Last Updated: March 5th, 2025
Where To Start The Aria the Scarlet Ammo Light Novel After The Anime?
If you finished the Aria the Scarlet Ammo anime and wish to continue the story in the light novel, you can start at Novel 4.
The OVA is anime-original
The Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA anime is based off the spin-off manga, though it does have a light novel adaptation of that manga that covers what the anime covers.
Is The Aria the Scarlet Ammo Light Novel Over?
The Aria the Scarlet Ammo light novel is still ongoing. Since launching in 2008, it has released a steady two novels per year.
The Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA light novel is complete. It ended in 2015 with Novel 4. The Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA light novel is a light novel adaptation of the what the anime adapted of the manga.
Where To Start The Aria the Scarlet Ammo Manga After The Anime?
If you finished the Aria the Scarlet Ammo anime and want to continue the story in the manga, you can start at Volume 9, Chapter 46.
Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA
It is important to know that the Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA anime is a spin-off story. So while it takes place in the world, it is not a continuation and is telling its own story. In fact, in many ways, it is a prequel before becoming just a parallel storyline.
If you finished the Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA anime and want to continue the story in the spin-off manga, you can start at Volume 7, Chapter 47.
Do note that the AA anime has an anime-original final episode.
Is The Aria the Scarlet Ammo Manga Over?
The Aria the Scarlet Ammo manga is still ongoing. Since launching in 2010, it usually released two volumes per year, but has been on hiatus since 2022.
The Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA spin-off manga is complete. It ended in 2018 with Volume 14, Chapter 106.
What to Expect From The Aria the Scarlet Ammo Source Material Compared to The Anime?
The Aria the Scarlet Ammo anime added in a bit of extra fan service, but otherwise is a diligent adaptation of the light novel. It does shave off a few small details, though. When reading the light novels or manga from the beginning, you would get a lot more exposition on how things in the world work a little bit better, but the anime covered all the major story and relationship events well.
Regardless, you don’t need to read the Aria the Scarlet Ammo light novel from the beginning unless you want to.
Will There Be An Aria the Scarlet Ammo Season 2?
As the Aria the Scarlet Ammo anime aired in 2015 and they bamboozled the world by making Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA instead of a season 2, it is safe to say they won’t be making another season of Aria the Scarlet Ammo.
