Rei Fukai
main character
OVA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 37 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 5 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 25, 2002 – August 26, 2005
- Season
- Summer 2002
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- GONZO
- Director
- Masahiko Ookura
- Original creator
- Chouhei Kambayashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
3h 5m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military100%Aviation87%War80%Aliens76%Male Protagonist70%CGI70%Artificial Intelligence70%Primarily Adult Cast53%Space50%Full CGI50%
OVAFINISHED2002 SUMMER6.9 / 10 AniList score
Yukikaze
戦闘妖精雪風• Sentou Yousei Yukikaze
Synopsis
This full 3DCG digital animation has story takes place in the far future after a pillar of huge fog appeared suddenly in the South Pole. This pillar, known as Jam, is actually a passage for an earth invasion. In order to oppose the threat, the United Nations established an earth defense mechanism. Fukai Zero is a hero registered to the main force of earth defense and the special 5th flight squadron. His reconnaissance plane, Yukikaze (windblown snow) is the best tactical reconnaissance plane. His job is to collect battle information return safely to the base with the information. But one day when he was about to finish his duty, an unidentified machine attacked him... (Source: AnimeNfo)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Yukikaze?
Probably, if you enjoy action, drama and psychological, especially stories with military, aviation, war.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 42% of 1.5K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #10 highest-rated anime of 2002.
About 7.1% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 3 h 5 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
5 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Chouhei Kambayashi
- Director
- Masahiko Ookura
- Character design
- Masahiro Aizawa
- Character design
- Kouichi Hashimoto
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Yukikaze is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Sentou Yousei Yukikaze: Experimental Movie
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Engage”
Endings (2)
- ED1“RTB” by Monsieur Kamayatsu · eps 1-4
- ED2“RTB-AGL2” · eps 5
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Yukikaze FAQ
How many episodes does Yukikaze have?
Yukikaze has 5 episodes of about 37 minutes each, roughly 3 h 5 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Yukikaze?
About 3 h 5 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is Yukikaze finished?
Yes. Yukikaze has finished airing — the final episode aired August 26, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Yukikaze?
Yes — the story continues in Sentou Yousei Yukikaze: Experimental Movie.
Where do I start Yukikaze?
Start here: Yukikaze is the first entry, followed by Sentou Yousei Yukikaze: Experimental Movie.
Is Yukikaze based on a other source?
Yes. Yukikaze adapts the other source by Chouhei Kambayashi.
Who animated Yukikaze?
Yukikaze was animated by GONZO and directed by Masahiko Ookura.
Who sings the opening of Yukikaze?
The opening, "Engage", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Yukikaze?
Yukikaze is listed on Tubi TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.