Girly Air Force

About Girly Air Force

Looking for background on Girly Air Force (ガーリー・エアフォース)? This action, drama and sci-fi series by Satelight (2019) starts out like this. The premise: In the novels' story, enigmatic flying creatures known as Zai all at once appear, and in order to struggle the creatures, mankind creates fighter aircraft called "Daughters," as well as the automatic fighting mechanism "Anima," which. The story centers on a young man named Kei Narutani, who yearns to fly in the sky, and an Anima considered to be humanity's trump card, a girl name Gripen.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Ryouta Oosaka as Kei Narutani and Yuuka Morishima as Gripen.

It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Satelight, which means the visual identity of Girly Air Force follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Ryouta Oosaka voicing Kei Narutani gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.