Strike Witches: 501 Butai Hasshin Shimasu! Movie
Synopsis
Yoshika Miyafuji spends her days peacefully after returning to her hometown. Her former superior officer Mio Sakamoto and others arranged for Yoshika to study abroad at a medical school in Europe. Yoshika returns to Europe with Shizuka Hattori, who was Sakamoto's student at the naval academy. As Yoshika returns to Europe and new signs of Neuroi emerge, the other former members of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, who were scattered in various locations, also begin to gather again. A powerful Neuroi then appears before Yoshika and Shizuka. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
The movie is primarily enjoyable for existing fans of the Strike Witches franchise, particularly those who appreciated the chibi-style spin-off. It's considered a comical redo of the original movie, but the slower pacing might not appeal to everyone. Prior knowledge of the characters and original series is essential for full appreciation.
Strengths
- Good if you enjoyed the chibi-style spin-off series
- Enjoyable if you are familiar with the original series and characters
- Eila content is highly rated (8/10)
Weaknesses
- Slower pacing compared to the 12-episode spin-off series
- Less funny than the 12-episode spin-off series
- Not recommended if you haven't watched the original series or OVAs