Strike Witches 2

About Strike Witches 2

If you are hunting for a new action series, Strike Witches 2 (ストライクウィッチーズ 2) deserves a look (2010). The setup goes like this. The setup: After discovering that Neuroi are capable of communication with humans and making peace with the nest above Gallia the Witches squads are now on a mission to re-establish communication when a sudden attack vanishes the Neuroi. Ruthless and without mercy it annihilates allied forces along with Witches.

Another thread: Word of the attack reaches Fuso and a support battalion is deployed to rescue the survivors. Among the rescue team is the former Striker captain Mio Sakamoto and the now civilian Yoshika Miyafuji who want to save their dear friends.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Yoshika Miyafuji (Misato Fukuen) and Mio Sakamoto (Saori Seto) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by AIC Spirits, so the studio's house style defines how Strike Witches 2 looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Misato Fukuen as Yoshika Miyafuji, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.