Gunparade Orchestra English Sub & Dub

About Gunparade Orchestra

Here is what Gunparade Orchestra (ガンパレード・オーケストラ) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama, mecha and romance anime by Brain's Base (2005). The premise: The story focuses and revolves around the 108th Guard Squad, stationed in Aomori. A poorly equipped unit with very little military standing, it is often viewed as a 'reject camp' for pilots not making the grade for the elite units based in Hokkaido.

Along the way, the apparent helpless nature of this force is hardly a deterrent for the encroaching enemy armies, ever closing in on both the 108th and the rest of the empire. The young pilots of the 108th, who had dreamed on returning home, are plunged forcefully and unwillingly into a war.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Michiya Noguchi (Junichi Suwabe) and Sara Ishida (Megumi Toyoguchi) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 24 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Brain's Base, so the studio's house style defines how Gunparade Orchestra looks and moves on screen. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 5.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Junichi Suwabe as Michiya Noguchi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2005, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.