Z23
main character
TV_SHORT
6.7
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 12
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
Estimated watch time
1h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Primarily Female Cast96%Episodic96%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things92%Female Protagonist90%Ships86%College62%Kemonomimi45%Kuudere20%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2021 WINTER6.7 / 10 AniList score
Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead!
アズールレーンびそくぜんしんっ！• Azur Lane: Bisoku Zenshin!
Synopsis & Story
This is a slightly peculiar world where the shipgirls live in. A lively and enjoyable school life for girls from different factions will begin at the naval port of Azur Lane. Living out their lives to the fullest, these girls get into various shenanigans—slowly but surely! (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeWhere to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
Aniphoria guide
Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead!: should you watch it?
At a glance
Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 31% of 5,612 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #8 highest-rated anime of 2021, and #3 most popular anime of 2021, and #4 highest-rated anime of Winter 2021 on AniList.
Of the 10.2K AniList users who started it, 5.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 8.1K have finished it.
At about 1 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Ecchi, Slice of Life — especially primarily female cast, episodic, cute girls doing cute things, female protagonist.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! Season 2 (2026)
- Optional extras: Azur Lane: Bisoku Zenshin! Hokorashiki Bokou ni Shukusai wo
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Hori
- Director
- Masato Jinbou
- Character design
- Hiromitsu Hagiwara
- Music
- Shade
Opening & ending themes
Endings
- ED1“Longing for!” · eps 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
- ED2“Mahiruiro Siesta” by Yui Sakakibara · eps 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! FAQ
- How many episodes does Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! have?
- Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! has 12 episodes of about 9 minutes each, roughly 1 h 48 min in total.
- Is Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! finished?
- Yes. Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 2021.
- Is there a season 2 of Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead!?
- Yes — the story continues in Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! Season 2 (2026).
- Where do I start Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead!?
- Start here: Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! is the first entry, followed by Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! Season 2.
- Is Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! based on a manga?
- Yes. Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! adapts the manga by Hori.
- Who animated Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead!?
- Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! was animated by Yostar Pictures and studio CANDY BOX and directed by Masato Jinbou.
- Where can I watch Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead!?
- Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.