Military Anime

Norakuro's adventures in the Fierce Dog Brigade continue in this short film from the 1930s.

In the planet Deloyer, a colony of the Earth federation, Colonel Von Stein stages a coup d'etat on behalf of the Federation chairman Donan Cashim.

Yazawa, a Japanese pilot, suffers a crash in his Phantom jetfighter. After a six month recovery, his old friend from an airplane magazine wants him to investigate the appearance of a Phantom in an armed conflict in El Salvador. Yazawa's investigations makes him wind up in an international arms conspiracy. Based on a series of military fiction novels.

A summarized version of the TV series in 4 parts.

Recap special.

The adventures of a zero fighter pilot during World War II. (Source: AniDB)

Due to a conflict in scheduling, the broadcast of Versailles no Bara was cancelled in several regions after episode 23. In order to conclude the story, an original episode titled Moetsukita Bara no Shouzou was created. While it features some similar story beats to the actual story, it differs greatly. This episode was never aired again or released on home video.

Sequel to Battle Spirits: Kakumei no Galette.

In the Fifth Year of the Keicho era, the Tokugawa clan sought to solidify their control of Japan. Hidetada Tokugawa has come to the doorsteps of Ueda Castle with the intentions of having the Sanada clan open its doors to him. But the Sanada and their retainers have other plans... (Source: ANN)

A mysterious object attacks and destroys any ship or submarine. Submarine 707 has the mission to search for that mysterious object, when summoned by a whale to follow it. The whale leads them to the world of Mu. But on their way they meet the mysterious object. They find out , it is Commander Red Silver, who had attacked the world of Mu to get Mu's magma sources. Submarine takes up the battle to defeat Red Silver and save Mu, and the world for that matter. (Source: ANN)

This short episode comes along with the first episode of the OVA.

Specials included in the DVD and Blu-ray Volumes of Senjuushi.

A short special created by a newly launched Uru in Blue LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) in Singapore that was streamed in 2015. Aoki Uru: Overture is a lead up/preview to the full film.

Highlight special.

A recap of Seikai no Senki II included on the "Sekai DVD Box" set.

Fuku-chan was one of the most popular newspaper comic strip boy-characters in Japan at the time. The film portrays a submarine attack on an enemy cargo ship. Though this, too, was to boost patriotism, Japanese children particularly enjoyed the scenes in which the kitchen crew cooked in the submarine kitchen. Released in November of the same year, the food shortage was quite serious in Japan, and the abundant food supply in the submarine kitchen -- vegetables, fruit, fish, rice, and more which were already luxury items in Japan at the time -- was prepared into various dishes along with a merry, rhythmic song. (Source: AniDB)

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Sergeant Jeong Cheol-min's squad are staying indoors a corroded stockroom renovated without windows. His squad is well known for their hardworking members until councellor Hong Yeong-soo comes in. Jeong Cheol-min does all he can to make Hong Yeong-soo the right man for his squad and the army requires him to. However, private Hong Yeong-soo doesn't adjust to the surroundings and causes trouble. (Source: Hancinema)

A commentary recap episode of the first 6 episodes.

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In the year 2200, a new Cold War between two forces is set to end with a peace treaty. However, one side is hiding a dark secret, which results in numerous tragedies in the following months. In the wake of a crisis, a paramilitary team is founded to steal information at the center of the conflict.

Battle CG anime based on the Zoids Wild franchise. (Source: ANN)

An animation based on Shirow Masamune's W-TAILS CAT art books.

A war propaganda film by Oofuji Noburou.

This series, which is set in the future, is about several events that break out after troops successfully rescued a teenager who was kidnapped by the mysterious Black Armors. Ever since Marty had his first contact with the Black Armors and was subsequently rescued, he has been found to possess mysterious prophetic abilities as he is able to see the future in fragmented visions portraying an avalanche, a tsunami, a storm and other catastrophes. These disasters will always come true after Marty experiences the prophetic visions, but he is unable to predict accurately when and where they will occur. When the government learns about this, a unit is sent to protect Marty, and World Peacekeepers, abbreviated as WPK, is established to fight against the Black Armors. In order to defeat the Black Armors, the government grants permission for World Peacekeepers to use Ammobots – mechanical armors which have been developed over many years. After several battles with the Black Armors, the World Peacekeepers realizes that they are actually linked to the unusual natural disasters and discovers that they originate from a small planet called Mirzam, which is outside the solar system. Their real intention is to seize the abundant ecological resources on Earth and when these resources are seized, the ecosystem will lose its balance, thus leading to natural disasters. (Source: Official Site)

The doujin (self-published) creators of the Koutetsu no Vendetta (Iron Vendetta) military robot anime project released a preview DVD at Tokyo's Comic Market 75 convention. The DVD included the unedited versions of the project's pilot film, special supplemental videos, and a collection of key animation drawings. The running times of the pilot and the supplemental video collection are each under five minutes long. Note: The project is on hold due to the dissolution of the production division of its sponsor Ankama Japan. (Source: AniDB)

Squirrel and Hedgehog documents various animal communities warring and in conflict against one another, each animal being a symbolic representation of real life countries and sometimes political events. A North Korean propaganda anime that was developed and produced in North Korea to be aired on state television.

A class of Japanese youths volunteer for the war effort during WWII, but then get stranded in Manchuria.

A lazy pig Tonpei steals food from the monkeys Sarukichi and assaults some of them. After getting beat up, the pig talks to the lion king and lies to him about what happened. The lion comes to put the monkeys back into place and an all out war starts with tanks, guns, and airplanes.

A country of peaceful frogs is attacked by a country of devils. The film is meant for crisis awareness as Japan was on the brink of war with China at the time. Unfortunately, both countries did end up going to war the following year; it was the Second Sino-Japanese War.

A war propaganda film which begins with Roosevelt and Churchill in a secret meeting preparing their spy plans. Western spies in fancy suits and top hats parachute into Japan, disturbing innocent farmers. The Japanese civilians manage to thwart the spy activities. (Source: AniDB)

Music video for Heavenstamp's Decadence (Animal Collective remix) song created by Rabbit MACHINE for their 2012 music video competition.

Short patriotic war short film by Hakusan Kimura.

This is the country of fish. There are enemies other than whales. (Source: Japanese Animated Film Classics)

A special which tells the story of the development of the japanese Sourai interceptor plane.

Shouwa 19 (1944), summer. Tamaru, a soldier who aspired to be a manga artist, was on Peleliu Island at the end of the Pacific War. The island was a paradise covered with beautiful forests and surrounded by a sea of coral reefs. It was also a battlefield on which 50,000 soldiers from Japan and the United States killed each other. At that time, 40,000 elite US troops invaded in an attempt to seize the airfield, which was touted as the best in East Asia. A garrison of 10,000 Japanese troops was ordered to meet the aggressors and "thoroughly endure" the attack. What did they fight for and what was on their minds on this small island far from their homeland?!? A long-forgotten record of truth from young people who lived in the "war" era! (Source: Hakusensha, translated)

Mr. Ogino should have died during the war but his spirit was brought back to life by the power of science. He sees the world 100 years later during the year 2032 lead by one of his descendants. They decide to take a trip to Mars too and the ship malfunctions, because a spirit of the past was on the ship, it went out of control trying to reach Buddha's paradise instead.

Special recap included with the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Blu-ray box.

A recap episode of Tekkaman Blade II, included on the Tekkaman Blade LD BOX in 1998 and later also included on the BD Box in 2016.

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The third film in Shin-Ei's series of annual WWII themed anime television movies for children "Sensou Douwa" (war story).

Sony unveiled its new "wena wrist" smartwatch's "kawamori Edition" with Macross anime director and mechanical designer Shoji Kawamori, and naturally, it comes complete with an anime ad. The aircraft shown in the video closely evokes the forward-swept-wing YF-19/VF-19 variable fighter designs first seen in Macross Plus and Macross 7, but appears to also draw inspiration from real-life fighter craft, with canards common in European fighters, and an air intake similar to the F-16. The iconic motif of hands in the shape of a fighter also first appeared in Macross Plus. Kawamori designed the case that will ship alongside the Wena Wrist product. The watch itself is a mechanical design, evoking pilot watch-style elements. The dial's design evokes the attitude indicator/artificial horizon seen on fighter instrument panels, with one side being an open-heart design showing the mechanical movement. The 12:00 position is indicated by a white arrow, common to many pilot watches. (Source: ANN)

During a night of drinking Maru-san (Mr. Circle) and Sumi-san (Mr. Square) hear the armies parade of the world and talk to learn more about them on a global scale. In every aspect Japan's army was the smallest.

Alternative timelines of plot points from Zi Chuan.

Woodland animal citizens learn how to extinguish different types of incendiary bombs and help fight back against an enemy air force of wolves.

The pilot episode of 0-sen Hayato released only on VHS and Betamax. Chronologically it is considered the 1st episode of the franchise.

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Music video directed by Kousuke Sugimoto for the song BEAM! by INSHOW-HA in their second mini-album "(not) NUCLEAR LOVE (or affection)". It features a blend of live action and animation.

A flash animation about a long distance tank race in the Taklimakan desert (a real desert in Northwest China). It aired within "Fight Tension☆Depart," a variety program that originally aired the anime as one of its segments.

Second season of Guan Hai Ce.

Recap of the first half of the TV series.

Music video directed by Toshiaki Hanzaki for the single Hana no Nioi by Mr. Children.

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Recap of the second half of the TV series.

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The second Youtai Nuhai Zai Shanghai film which expands the back story of Rina and Michalli. It focuses on what happened to their parents fleeing and how the two children ended up in Shanghai as the Nazis try to hunt them down.

Millennia ago, a ferocious nomadic tribe uncovered a forbidden lair of data crystals. These crystals gave the SWARM tribe advanced knowledge of warfare and genetic manipulation. Like wildfire, their vast empire soon spread across the galaxy, conquering and destroying everything in their path. The few survivors brave enough to fight back rose from the ashes. This is their story. (Source: Amazon)

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A Korean anti-communist animated movie.

Recap TV special of Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2.

Recap TV special of Uchuu Senkan Yamato III.

A short film included with the Yukikaze Blu-ray box set and has new scenes animated in HD set after the final episode of the main OVA series.

This sci-fi story centers around Ricky, a Zero Man raised by humans in Tokyo. Zero Men are very similar to humans, but their intelligence and strength is far greater, while also sharing similar characteristics to squirrels. When Ricky finds out that the Zero Men are planning to go to war with the human race, it’s up to him to try and put a stop to the conflict and save his adopted family. (Source: Lost Media Wiki)

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The brave young warrior Seo-Me defeats the SeoGuk invaders. After defeating Hobi, Seo-Me and his comrades return home. Meanwhile Hobi survived after falling and some people rescued him out.

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Cyress was a peaceful planet until Solomon, a mysterious terrorist group lead by Duran Gash, seizes seven PDP missiles that are capable of destroying entire planets. Jim Hyatt is chosen to be the man to lead a team to do what seems to be impossible: Find a way to both rescue the hostages and reclaim or destroy the deadly PDP missiles. The problem though is that the team members don't really like each other... (Source: ANN)

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A young girl who who treated her pets as comrades and liked to play with construction blocks, experienced a life change after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. (Source: IMDB)

Animated film commemorating the heroic Chinese army during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. (Source: Global Times)

Armored tank. A walking combat vehicle equipped with a complex running device called "lifting legs." Although it has high rough terrain running performance, it cannot match combat vehicles of the same scale in terms of armor firepower due to structural limitations. Kuwai Valley, announcing the arrival of Senunkyu. Captain Sudo, commander of the Independent Legged Tank Company, was tasked with destroying an enemy tank that had turned into a pillbox. A roar with legs is now roaring across the deep mountain cliffs! (Source: Official Website, translated)

Music video for the song DAI MOND by Hong Kong band TYNT.

The king of spades and the king of clubs argue for ownership of a small island when dividing territories, and break up at the negotiating table. So both kingdoms involve each other into a war of land, sea and air. (Source: IMDB)

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Without dialogue, the story reveals anti-American sentiments and a certain depiction of the US Army. (Source: YouTube)

The morning that changed history was a normal morning for them... Seitaro Hongo is a hot-blooded office worker in his twenties. His rival is the "Hige Baron". They don't even know each other's real names and have never talked to each other. (Source: Official Website, translated)

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