Rikujou Bouei-tai Mao-chan(Ground Defense Force Mao-chan in English) is a bit old anime back to in 2002, that is basically intended for kids. If you make a story of a war between military forces and aliens from another planets into an easy-going comedy at the maximum level, that will be Mao-chan. The Story? Japan has been invaded by cute aliens whose aims is still shrouded in mystery. It is immediately needed to stop their invading because they sometimes hurt people, though they look harmless. But their cute appearances which is rather like stuffed animals has made the situations difficult to deal with. If the governmentwould use the regular power of the military forces to defeat them down, people would be deeply sorry for the aliens and surely get angry over the government's actions. Therefore, the united defence force consisted of the three 8 years old cute girls is set up to protect the peace of Japan from the cute aliens. - Quite reasonable, I guess.

Only for Kids?
I said it's 'basically' for kids, because it sure is childish as you can see by the cover of this anime, but also adults those who don't want a show to be much serious will likely enjoy it too. The plot and characters of the anime is designed by Ken Akamatsu, a Japanese popular manga artist who has made alot of romantic-comedy including Love Hina. (Mao-chan is all comedic-comedy, though) So, Mao-chan may look childish at the first impression, but you will find it isn't that childish and it's actually fun than you have expected. The plot of each episode is quite unpredictable in a funny way, and the characters are really unique and charming.

Have Some Ecchi?
Although his works occasionally have ecchi fan-services, please don't expect this particular anime to have any sexual moments or much attractiveness of the characters more than just cuteness. It's mainly for kids after all. However, I have to say, the boss character of the villains...has got a really questionable form.

My Waifu?
What the-- Are you trying to ask me who is my best waifu in this anime? How...DARE YOU! They are only 8-year-old. Who in the world wants one of them to be their waifu? WTH are you?? Well, if you really want to know, Silvia-chan would be my waifu. She is cute of course, but quite a bit quirky too unlike the other two girls. Mao-chan behaves in a honest, heroic way, Misora-chan behaves in a polite, girlish way, and Silvia-chan though, she behaves in an eccentric way. For example, she often says a strange or a clever things for her age; she once tried to eat a cute alien; she can take out tangerines from everywhere. It's very clear that she is the one who has made the show more interesting and unpredictable.

If you are looking for short comedies with cute characters, and if you are interested in hearing English/Japanese, maybe Mao-chan is a good choice for you, even if you are a full-grown. Let's yuru-yuru defence together!