801 T.T.S. Airbats

About 801 T.T.S. Airbats

801 T.T.S. Airbats (青空少女隊) blends adventure, comedy and romance by Studio Fantasia (1994). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: When aviation mechanic (and anime fanboy) Takuya Isurugi is transferred to the 801st Tactical Training Squadron, he gets more than he bargained for. Moderated by hard-headed veteran ace Mitsuru Konishi, the "Airbats" are an all-female aerial acrobatic team consisting of loose cannons Miyuki Haneda and Arisa Mitaka, karaoke freak and gambling genius Sakura Saginomiya.

Beyond that: Both Haneda and Mitaka do not get along with each other, and their rivalry worsens when they both fall for Isurugi. With the entire JASDF having doubts about the team, the Airbats must work as a team or face total disbandment.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Norio Wakamoto as Mitsuru Konishi and Ai Orikasa as Arisa Mitaka. If you count yourself among anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling, put it on your list. At 7 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Studio Fantasia is the studio behind 801 T.T.S. Airbats, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The adventure focus matters here: exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Norio Wakamoto voicing Mitsuru Konishi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1994, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.