Brave Witches

About Brave Witches

Here is what Brave Witches (ブレイブウィッチーズ) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, ecchi and sci-fi anime by SILVER LINK. (2016). In short: As humanity's war with the Neuroi—a mysterious, hostile alien race possessing weapons of unparalleled ability—continues being fought across Europe and Africa, a new fighter squadron is formed. The 502nd Joint Fighter Wing, also known as the Brave Witches, operates on the eastern front, scouring the icy vastness of Orussia in search of alien invaders.

Another thread: However, one of the Brave Witches' members suffers severe injuries on her way to the squadron's headquarters, rendering her unable to participate in any operations. As a result, her sister, Hikari Karibuchi, volunteers to take her place. Though not possessing any special abilities or significant magical powers, she is determined to live up to the expectations of her new comrades and prove herself worthy of the name of a Witch.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Yoshika Miyafuji (Misato Fukuen) and Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen (Ayuru Oohashi) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

SILVER LINK. is the studio behind Brave Witches, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Misato Fukuen as Yoshika Miyafuji, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.