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Format
TV
Episodes
12
Episode Duration
23 min per ep
Status
Finished Airing
Premiered
Winter 2019
Aired
2019-01-10 to 2019-03-28
Source
Light novel
Rating
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Genres
Action
Sci-Fi
Military
Studios
Satelight
Producers
Sotsu
AT-X
KlockWorx
Tokyo MX
Avex Pictures
BS11
Crunchyroll
Cygames
Kadokawa
CA-Cygames Anime Fund
Licensors
Discotek Media
Girly Air Force (ガーリー・エアフォース)
Kei Narutani and his childhood friend, Song Minghua, are Chinese refugees who are fleeing from the Zai, a mysterious organization that indiscriminately terrorizes their country and its people. Fortunately, during their escape to Japan, they are saved by a strange red aircraft. 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. Later joined by Eagle, a carefree F-15J-ANM, and Phantom, a proud RF-4EJ-ANM, the squadron takes up arms, determined to protect humanity. Together, the five individuals battle against the invasive Zai, forming the last line of defense against the threatening alien force. [Written by MAL Rewrite]