Gunparade Orchestra English Sub & Dub

About Gunparade Orchestra

Looking for background on Gunparade Orchestra (ガンパレード・オーケストラ)? This drama, mecha and romance series by Brain's Base (2005) starts out like this. The setup: 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.

From there, the apparent helpless nature of this force is hardly a deterrent for the encroaching adversary 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. It will appeal most 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. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 5.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Junichi Suwabe voicing Michiya Noguchi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2005, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.