Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990) - Series Presentation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (ふしぎの海のナディア, Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) is a classic anime series directed by Hideaki Anno and produced by Gainax. Inspired by Jules Verne's novels, it follows the adventures of Nadia and Jean as they uncover the mysteries of the Blue Water jewel while confronting the sinister Neo-Atlantean forces. Blending steampunk, high-seas adventure, and mystery, it aired from 1990 to 1991 across 39 episodes.
Episode List by Period
Period 1: The Nautilus Arc (Episodes 1–22)
- Episode 1 - The Girl at the Eiffel Tower
- Episode 2 - The Little Fugitives
- Episode 3 - The Riddle of the Giant Sea Beasts
- Episode 4 - Nautilus, the Fantastic Submarine
- Episode 5 - Marie's Island
- Episode 6 - Infiltration of the Secret Base
- Episode 7 - Tower on the Edge of the Earth
- Episode 8 - Mission to Rescue Nadia
- Episode 9 - Nemo's Secret
- Episode 10 - A Crowning Performance by the Gratan
- Episode 11 - New Recruits for the Nautilus
- Episode 12 - Grandis and Her First Love
- Episode 13 - Run, Marie, Run!
- Episode 14 - The Valley of Dinicthys
- Episode 15 - The Nautilus Faces Its Biggest Crisis
- Episode 16 - The Mystery of the Lost Continent
- Episode 17 - Jean's New Invention
- Episode 18 - Nautilus vs. Nautilus
- Episode 19 - Nemo’s Mortuary
- Episode 20 - Jean Makes His Move
- Episode 21 - Farewell Nautilus
- Episode 22 - Electra the Traitor
Period 2: The Island Arc (Episodes 23–34)
- Episode 23 - King’s Rescue Operation
- Episode 24 - Lincoln Island
- Episode 25 - First Kiss
- Episode 26 - King's Guardians
- Episode 27 - The Island of the Witch
- Episode 28 - The Floating Island
- Episode 29 - King Versus King
- Episode 30 - Nadia's Love Story
- Episode 31 - The Tower of Babel
- Episode 32 - The Secret of Blue Water
- Episode 33 - King in Love
- Episode 34 - A New Beginning
Period 3: The Final Arc (Episodes 35–39)
- Episode 35 - The First Kiss Revisited
- Episode 36 - Neo-Atlantis's Demise
- Episode 37 - Nadia’s Decision
- Episode 38 - To the Sky
- Episode 39 - Inheriting the Nautilus