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- 1EP 1
Yukito arrives in town with his puppet show to earn money for food.
Jan 7, 2005Yukito Kunisaki reaches a town intending to earn money for food through his puppet performances. There, he encounters Misuzu Kamio, an unusual resident who invites him to her home by offering food. Following a conversation, she proposes that he reside there. Shortly thereafter, Haruko Kamio, Misuzu's foster mother, comes to the house. Although Haruko initially objects to Yukito's presence, she eventually agrees to let him stay in the shed. This sequence of events establishes Yukito's initial accommodation within the household, marking the beginning of his time in the town alongside the Kamio family members.
- 2EP 2
Yukito reveals his family's winged girl legacy to Misuzu before facing rejection at his puppet show.
Jan 14, 2005Yukito shares the generational quest regarding a girl with wings with Misuzu. The following day, his puppet performance fails to attract an audience, scaring everyone except a dog named Potato. While performing outside her clinic, Yukito is intercepted by Hijiri Kirishima. She offers him employment to perform odd jobs. This encounter shifts his immediate circumstances after the lackluster public reception of his art. The narrative focuses on the interaction between Yukito and Hijiri Kirishima amidst his ongoing family legacy and current struggles to find work or appreciation for his performances in the town.
- 3EP 3
Yukito and Misuzu experience a shrine-to-cropland shift caused by Kano.
Jan 21, 2005Yukito and Misuzu encounter a sudden environmental shift from the shrine to cropland triggered by Kano's experience. Following a confrontation with Hijiri, the group briefly visits the clinic before Yukito and Misuzu depart for home. On their way, Yukito realizes he has not received payment for his part-time job. He sneaks back into the clinic and overhears Kano's other personality.
- 4EP 4
Kano attacks Yukito near the shrine while Hijiri explains her sudden symptoms at the clinic
Jan 28, 2005Kano enters a trance-like state near the shrine and strangles Yukito with enough force to leave a visible mark before collapsing. Later at the clinic, Hijiri apologizes for Kano's violent behavior and provides context regarding the onset of her unusual symptoms. She recounts how these events began following an encounter with a single bright feather found at the shrine, offering an explanation for the strange occurrences that have recently affected Kano.
- 5EP 5
Yukito spends the day with Minagi and Michiru while Misuzu is at school.
Feb 4, 2005Yukito accompanies Minagi home after she invites him to stargaze on the school rooftop, where he discovers her mother suffers from mental illness. Later, Misuzu tries to play cards with Yukito but is overcome by extreme pain. Upon learning of Misuzu's condition, Yukito decides to move out of the house.
- 6EP 6
Minagi joins Yukito before he returns her home to face her mother while Michiru visits and departs.
Feb 11, 2005Following the mental decline of her mother, who has forgotten Minagi’s existence, the young woman leaves her family home to join Yukito. Yukito initially informs Minagi that he is departing the town and invites her to accompany him. However, he ultimately guides her back to her residence so she can confront her mother. During this time, Michiru is invited to share a meal at Minagi’s house. After completing her intended objective, Michiru leaves the premises, concluding her involvement in the situation.
- 7EP 7
Yukito recalls his mother's prophecy about the winged girl and stays with Misuzu after she shares her final dream.
Feb 18, 2005The episode features flashbacks of Yukito’s mother explaining that a girl with wings will forget everything and die upon having her final dream, taking those close to her with her. Misuzu’s foster mother departs, leaving Yukito and Misuzu alone. Misuzu reveals her last dream to Yukito, who decides to remain by her side despite knowing the fatal consequences. Yukito subsequently vanishes. When Misuzu wakes up feeling better, she is left wondering about his whereabouts and whether he will ever return to her.
- 8EP 8
Winged Kanna flees confinement with Uraha and Ryūya to find her mother
Feb 25, 2005Set 1000 years before the main narrative, Kanna lives with wings inside a palace alongside her friend Uraha and bodyguard Ryūya. When Kanna faces transfer to a different temple, the trio escapes their confinement to embark on a journey seeking Kanna's mother. During their travel, the palace suffers an attack, prompting pursuers to chase the fugitives. The group eventually locates Kanna's mother, but she refuses to stay with them and orders them to depart immediately.
- 9EP 9
Kanna's mother dies fleeing pursuers, leaving a prayer to break the ancient curse.
Mar 4, 2005Kanna’s mother declares herself tainted, prompting an escape from the mountain that ends with her death at the hands of pursuing soldiers. Before dying, she entrusts Kanna with an ancient prayer. As pursuers close in, the group discusses settling by the ocean, though Kanna recognizes this as an impossible dream. She attempts to fly, but monks curse her, leading to her death by soldiers. Ryūya and Uraha discover the truth behind the curse and Kanna’s tragic fate. Determined to end the suffering, they vow to have a child capable of breaking the ancient curse.
- 10EP 10
The narrative shifts perspective to a crow named Sora rescued by Misuzu.
Mar 11, 2005This segment revisits the preceding storyline concerning Misuzu, but presents the events through the unique viewpoint of a crow. Misuzu had discovered this bird and subsequently named it Sora. The account details the interactions and experiences from the crow's perspective, offering a different angle on the earlier events. This retelling focuses on the relationship between Misuzu and the crow, highlighting the bird's observations and feelings during the time they spent together. The narrative serves to recontextualize the previous events by centering on the animal companion rather than the human protagonist.
- 11EP 11
Misuzu's worsening curse causes memory loss while her father returns to claim her custody.
Mar 18, 2005Misuzu’s curse intensifies, causing her to forget Haruko and behave strangely by playing cards alone and avoiding the outdoors. Haruko feels depressed but strives to restore Misuzu’s lost memories. Misuzu’s birth father then arrives and attempts to take her away, allowing Misuzu to choose whom she wants to live with. Desperate due to the memory loss, Haruko begs the father to let her keep Misuzu for three more days. He agrees to this temporary arrangement, giving Haruko a brief window to reconnect with her before the final decision is made regarding Misuzu’s future living situation.
- 12EP 12
Rain cancels the summer festival as Haruko takes Misuzu to the shrine before her death at the beach
Mar 25, 2005The anticipated summer festival is canceled due to rain. Haruko takes Misuzu to a local shrine to spend time together. The two bond deeply during this visit. Misuzu’s health continues to decline steadily. She eventually passes away in Haruko’s arms while they are at the beach. The scene concludes with a view of two familiar children present on the beach. This sequence marks the end of their journey together. The narrative focuses on the final moments shared between the mother and daughter amidst the rainy weather that prevented the festival from occurring as planned.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does AIR have?
- AIR has 13 episodes.
- When did AIR come out?
- AIR came out in 2005.
- Which studio made AIR?
- AIR was produced by Kyoto Animation.
- Who directed AIR?
- AIR was directed by Tatsuya Ishihara.
- Is AIR finished?
- Current status of AIR: Finished.