Konpeki no Kantai

About Konpeki no Kantai

Looking for background on Konpeki no Kantai (紺碧の艦隊)? This action and drama series by J.C.STAFF (1993) starts out like this. The setup: Konpeki no Kantai is a Japanese alternate-history original video animation series produced by JC Staff. Based on a 1992 novel by Yoshio Aramaki, the series focuses on a technologically advanced Imperial Japanese Navy and a radically different Pacific War that was brought about by Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's revival in the past due.

From there, the series also features real-life 1940s figures whose first names were changed, such as Winston Churchill to Kingston Churchill and Adolf Hitler to Heinrich von Hitler.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yuzuru Fujimoto as Yasaburou Otaka and Yuusaku Yara as Isoroku Takano. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 32 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

J.C.STAFF is the studio behind Konpeki no Kantai, 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. Its 5.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yuzuru Fujimoto voicing Yasaburou Otaka gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1993, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.