“Kotobuki Squadron's six ace pilots defend supply zeppelins in a post-apocalyptic world using Hayabusa fighters against pirates and conflict.”
The Magnificent Kotobuki
荒野のコトブキ飛行隊
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Synopsis
Kotobuki Squadron's six ace pilots defend supply zeppelins in a post-apocalyptic world using Hayabusa fighters against pirates and conflict.
Across the desolate wilderness, resources are scant and survival is the utmost priority. Essential supplies are delivered through the network of zeppelins, relying on protection from mercenary crews piloting single-engine fighter planes. At odds with pirates and political conflict, these brave aviators provide the strongest guard to stability in such dismal lands. Kylie—a talented, hotshot pilot—serves with one such crew: the Kotobuki Squadron. Recruited to the group by her childhood friend Emma, her natural aptitude for flight makes her a key member. Armed with their Hayabusa fighter planes, the six-member squadron is hired to protect people, goods, and society as they continue to engage hardships in their complex world.
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Derived from 11 sampled reviews
What 11 viewers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.94 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 2.18
Running avg · Mar 2019 → Feb 2024
- 8 “The Magnificent Kotobuki delivers a breath of fresh air with spectacular 3D dog-fight animation and an all-female mercenary squad that keeps you glued to your seat. While the plot is purely...”
- 7 “The dogfighting scenes reminiscent of Ace Combat games and cool plane designs made this anime genuinely enjoyable, though the lack of explanation for why things exist as they do and limited...”
- 7 “The dogfighting scenes are absolutely phenomenal with breathtaking choreography and perfect sound design that had me glued to the screen, while the distinct and genuine main cast brings unique life...”
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A Tv Production · Winter 2019
WAO World.Digital Frontier · Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2019 – Mar 2019 Winter 2019
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-14396 catalog
Produced by
- Digital Frontier Producer
- Bandai Namco Entertainment Producer
- Bandai Namco Arts Producer
- Bandai Spirits Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor