Girly Air Force English Sub & Dub

About Girly Air Force

If you are hunting for a new action series, Girly Air Force deserves a look (2019). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Kei Narutani and his childhood companion, Song Minghua, are Chinese refugees who are fleeing from the Zai, an unexplained organization that indiscriminately terrorizes their country and its people. Fortunately, during their escape to Japan, they are saved by a strange red aircraft.

Beyond that: Kei's fascination with this aircraft leads him to meet his savior: a girl who is an "Anima"—the pilot of a unique type of airplane called a "Daughter. The girl goes by Gripen, an adorable JAS-39F fighter aircraft. Kei develops a bond with Gripen and is then recruited by the Japan Self-Defense Force to help Gripen overcome her troubles with flying.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Satelight, which means the visual identity of Girly Air Force follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.2/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.