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Sep 19, 2019
Being an avid Strike Witches fan, I couldn't help but be excited to see a new installment to the anime series, only for me to realize it was a half-ass spin-off that didn't serve as a sequel at all in some way shape or form. However, although that does sound like its a problem, it is not. In terms of story, you won't be getting one, but that's okay, because honestly, this anime, despite of what it lacks, it's worth it.

Clocking in at a total of 12 episodes, each with a length of about 12 to 13 minutes, each episode has something fun to see. There really is nothing about this anime that I can spoil to you, as really this is just the whole idea of "cute girls doing cute things". You get the main cast, same one from the original anime back in 2008, and the same location, aka their "base of operations", aka home. Each episode has something fun and engaging, watching your most favorite characters getting hurt, doing stupid stuff, getting in trouble, you name it!

The artwork is something special. Seeing the artwork, you know, straight up, its low budget, but for some reason, and somehow, the low budget makes it better. The lack of movements and facial expressions are simply replaced with static images of themselves, and walking animations are just simply the entire character sprite moving up and down in a way fashion. Even though there seems to be a sort of laziness to it, they add that anyways, because somehow, it makes you smile or even laugh.

The characters don't really need much of a description here, as it is the same cast as of the 2008 series. If you have never seen any Strike Witches media, excluding Brave Witches, you can still watch this and it could still make you smile, but there really isn't much in terms of development. This was made for returning fans of the franchise, and for that, they don't really need to delve deep into the lore. Trust me, watch the other anime first, then hop into this. I know this is a spin-off, but it won't feel right if you just hop in with no knowledge of the World Witches Series.

I enjoyed this well enough to the point of completing. Each episode is fun and engaging, and it's really great to see some of your most favorite characters pop in out of nowhere, do something stupid, only to get beat up off-screen by Barkhorn, and have a Warner Bros.-esque bump on the head, only to have them talk about the main lead in the background, with only text instead of speaking/dialogue.

Overall, give this a watch if you are a good fan of the series. If you want a story, this isn't for you. There are some ecchi bits here and there, but unlike the original series, there's no nudity or constant panty shots.

Enjoy!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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