Girly Air Force
Synopsis
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]
Audience Consensus
Overall, 'Girly Air Force' is viewed as a mediocre anime with a weak plot and shallow characters, despite some redeeming qualities in its visuals and action sequences. Many find the storyline unoriginal and the characters underdeveloped, resulting in a generally unmemorable experience. While some viewers enjoyed the dogfights and character interactions, the majority felt the show failed to live up to its potential, leaving them with unfulfilled expectations and unanswered questions.
Strengths
- Enjoyable dogfights with well-done CGI and animation.
- Appealing character designs and voice acting.
- Some found the interactions between characters endearing.
- The opening theme Break the Blue is catchy and great.
Weaknesses
- Weak and unoriginal plot with many cliches.
- Poor character development and shallow backstories.
- Slow pacing and incomplete story arcs.
- Underwhelming music and OST.
- Poor integration of CGI with the rest of the visuals.
- Unexplained antagonist.