The appeal and reviews of "Girly Air Force": A story of combat and girls

Girly Air Force: Girls' Challenge to the Sky

The TV anime series "Girly Air Force," which aired in 2019, is based on a light novel by Natsumi Koushi. This work depicts the battle against the mysterious flying object "Zai" that suddenly appeared, and tells the story of weapons called "Daughters" that are modified from existing aircraft, and the girls called "Anima" who operate them. Here, we will take a deeper look at the appeal and details of "Girly Air Force."

story

The story of "Girly Air Force" begins with the mysterious flying object "Zai" overwhelming the air power of humanity. To counter this, humanity develops weapons called "Daughters" that are modified versions of existing aircraft. These "Daughters" are controlled by piloting mechanisms called "Animas" and take the form of young girls. The protagonist, Narutani Kei, encounters a brilliant crimson fighter plane and its anima, "Gripen," and they fight together. This story depicts the growth and battles of the girls who are humanity's trump card, and a boy who yearns for the sky.

character

"Girly Air Force" features many fascinating characters. The main character, Narutani Kei, is a boy who dreams of the sky, and grows through his encounter with Gripen. Gripen is an anima who pilots a crimson fighter plane, and her presence is at the center of the story. Other unique animas, such as Eagle, Phantom, and Rhino, also appear, each with their own background and fighting style. The character of Song Minghua also plays an important role, adding depth to the story.

Main Characters

• Narutani Kei (CV: Ryota Osaka) - A boy who dreams of the sky. He meets Gripen and they fight together.
• Gripen (CV: Yuka Morishima) - An anima who pilots a crimson fighter jet. The central character of the story.
• Eagle (CV: Hitomi Owada) - One of the fighter plane pilots, she has a calm and strategic personality.
• Phantom (CV: Shiori Izawa) - One of the fighter plane pilots, an Anima with a bright and cheerful personality.
• Rhino (CV: Ryoko Shiraishi) - One of the fighter jet pilots, Rhino has a cool and silent personality.
• Song Ming-Hwa (CV: Lynn) - A character who plays an important role and adds depth to the story.

Production Staff

Girly Air Force is produced by a team of talented people. It is directed by Katsumi Ono, with series composition by Shingo Nagai, character design and general animation director Toru Imanishi. Additionally, mechanic design and battle supervision is by Hiroyuki Okawa, and daughter design is by KuWa [FRAMEOUT MODELS]. Art setting is by Mayuko Koyama, art directors are Akiko Kikuchi and Hiroki Matsumoto, color design is by Eri Suzuki, director of photography is Go Shimura, editing is by Shuji Matsumoto, CG director is Hiroyuki Goto, 2D works is by Michiko Nakamura, sound director is Satoshi Motoyama, music production is by Avex Pictures, and music is by I've Sound. Animation is by Satelight.

Main Robot Items

In the world of Girly Air Force, Anima and Daughter play important roles. Anima is an autopilot mechanism for fighting against Zai, and is resistant to EPCM, fighting on an equal footing with Zai. It uses biotechnology using an artificial uterus as a method of tuning the unit, so it looks like a human girl. Since its body composition is different from that of a human, it does not need a G-suit and pilots a lightly equipped fighter (Daughter). Daughter is the "aircraft" part of the fighter that exists as a pair with Anima, and is based on an existing aircraft, but the strength and engine power of the aircraft have been improved to counter Zai's ultra-high maneuverability. The aircraft glows with the EGG (wave) pattern unique to each Anima, and the canopy (the roof covering the cockpit) is armored, giving it a strange appearance.

episode

"Girly Air Force" consists of 12 episodes. The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• ALT 01/Red Wings
• ALT 02/Komatsu Rendezvous
• ALT 03/The Essence of Anima
• ALT 04/The World You See
• ALT 05 / Independent Hybrid Flight Experiment
• ALT 06/Raison d'être
• ALT 07/Beyond the Confusion
• ALT 08/Top Secret Grumpy
• ALT 09/Amphical Layer
• ALT 10 / Operation Shanghai
• ALT 11/Empty Hometown
• ALT 12 / Flying with You

Theme songs and music

The theme songs for "Girly Air Force" are "Break the Blue!!" for the opening theme and "Colorful☆Wing" for the ending theme. The lyrics for "Break the Blue!!" are by RINA, the music and arrangement by Takase Kazuya, and the song by Run Girls, Run! The lyrics for "Colorful☆Wing" are by RINA, the music and arrangement by NAMI, and the songs by Gripen (CV: Morishima Yuka), Eagle (CV: Owada Hitomi), and Phantom (CV: Izawa Shiori). These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Girly Air Force" has been praised for its unique setting, attractive characters, and epic story development. In particular, the relationship between Anima and Daughter, and the tension in the fight with Zai are not to be missed. The quality of the battle scenes is also high, making it a visual treat. Music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story, with the opening and ending songs being particularly memorable.

This work is recommended for people who like science fiction and mechanics, and for people who like stories about girls' growth and battles. In particular, people who have a longing for the sky or an interest in airplanes will be able to enjoy it even more deeply. Also, by paying attention to the personalities and relationships of the characters, you can become even more immersed in the story.

Additional Information

"Girly Air Force" aired on AT-X and TOKYO MX from January 10 to March 28, 2019, with a total of 12 episodes. Each episode aired from 11pm for 30 minutes. It is based on a light novel by Natsumi Koushi and published by Dengeki Bunko. The original illustrations are by Tohsaka Asagi.

This work is an epic story that depicts the future of humanity and the growth of girls through the battle against the mysterious flying object "Zai." Please enjoy the power of the battle scenes, the charm of the characters, and the wonderful music and experience the world of "Girly Air Force."