Yukari Morita
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 22, 2007 – May 18, 2007
- Season
- Winter 2007
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Mook Animation
- Director
- Hiroshi Aoyama
- Music
- Shinkichi Mitsumune
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space82%Work79%Female Protagonist75%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things60%Astronomy50%Educational46%Coming of Age40%Parody20%Language Barrier20%Indigenous Cultures20%
overview details
Synopsis
A high school girl Morita Yukari visits Axia of the Solomon Islands in order to look for her father who became lost during his honeymoon trip. There, she meets a man named Nasuda of Solomon Space Agency, and she is hired to work part-time. That job is an astronaut. She is chosen as one of the crews of the first Japanese manned spaceship only because she is little and light. Where is her future going to? (Source: AnimeNfo)
Should you watch Rocket Girls?
Rocket Girls has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 36% of 766 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #68 highest-rated anime of 2007, and #97 most popular anime of 2007, and #10 highest-rated anime of Winter 2007 on AniList.
Of the 1.3K AniList users who started it, 8.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 969 have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi — especially space, work, female protagonist, cute girls doing cute things.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Hiroshi Aoyama
- Series composition
- Rika Nakase
- Character design
- Kyuuma Ooshita
- Music
- Shinkichi Mitsumune
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“RISE” · eps 2-12
Endings (2)
- ED1“Ashita Iki no Bus ni Notte” · eps 1-11
- ED2“Waratte!” · eps 12
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Rocket Girls FAQ
How many episodes does Rocket Girls have?
Rocket Girls has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Rocket Girls?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Rocket Girls finished?
Yes. Rocket Girls has finished airing — the final episode aired May 18, 2007.
Is there a season 2 of Rocket Girls?
No sequel is listed for Rocket Girls as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Rocket Girls based on a light novel?
Yes. Rocket Girls adapts the light novel.
Who animated Rocket Girls?
Rocket Girls was animated by Mook Animation and DLE and directed by Hiroshi Aoyama.
Who sings the opening of Rocket Girls?
The opening, "RISE", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Rocket Girls?
Rocket Girls is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.