Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 30 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 18, 1995 – January 25, 1998
- Season
- Winter 1995
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Ryousuke Takahashi
- Original creator
- Kaiji Kawaguchi
- Music
- Akira Senju
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
During the cold war, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force jointly developed a nuclear submarine with the United States Navy. On its maiden voyage, the captain of the submarine declares the submarine to be an independent state, "Yamato."
Should you watch Silent Service?
Silent Service has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 59/100 — 27% of 341 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #22 highest-rated anime of 1995 on AniList.
Of the 534 AniList users who started it, 5.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 445 have finished it.
At about 1 h 30 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially military, fugitive, historical, politics.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kaiji Kawaguchi
- Director
- Ryousuke Takahashi
- Character design
- Hisashi Hirai
- Character design
- Shigeru Katou
- Music
- Akira Senju
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Silent Service FAQ
How many episodes does Silent Service have?
Silent Service has 3 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 1 h 30 min in total.
Is Silent Service finished?
Yes. Silent Service has finished airing — the final episode aired January 25, 1998.
Is there a season 2 of Silent Service?
No sequel is listed for Silent Service as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Silent Service based on a manga?
Yes. Silent Service adapts the manga by Kaiji Kawaguchi.
Who animated Silent Service?
Silent Service was animated by Sunrise and directed by Ryousuke Takahashi.