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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 5, 2005 – March 30, 2005
- Season
- Winter 2005
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Original creator
- Ryou Mizuno
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military79%Space79%War79%Space Opera79%Female Protagonist60%Primarily Teen Cast60%Ensemble Cast55%
overview details
Synopsis
For the 73rd class of cadets of the Defense University of the small planet Kibi, a shakedown cruise on the fleet's new starship "Amaterasu" is a fitting lead-up to graduation. As they are returning to their home planet, however, they are shocked to hear news of a declaration of war by the aggressive Kingdom against Kibi. When their planetary government surrenders without a struggle, the cadets decide to launch their own war, aboard the "Amaterasu". To gain funding, they make a deal with a galactic news network - and find themselves the "stars" of their own "reality show". Unfortunately, this is the kind of reality show that can get you killed... (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Starship Operators?
Starship Operators has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 34% of 1,018 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #67 highest-rated anime of 2005, and #68 most popular anime of 2005, and #8 highest-rated anime of Winter 2005 on AniList.
Of the 1.9K AniList users who started it, 9.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.4K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Sci-Fi — especially military, space, war, space opera.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ryou Mizuno
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Series composition
- Yoshihiko Tomisawa
- Character design
- Fumio Matsumoto
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“radiance” by Mami Kawada
Endings (1)
- ED1“Chi ni Kaeru ~on the Earth~” by KOTOKO
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Starship Operators FAQ
How many episodes does Starship Operators have?
Starship Operators has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Starship Operators?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Starship Operators finished?
Yes. Starship Operators has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Starship Operators?
No sequel is listed for Starship Operators as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Starship Operators based on a light novel?
Yes. Starship Operators adapts the light novel by Ryou Mizuno.
Who animated Starship Operators?
Starship Operators was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Takashi Watanabe.
Who sings the opening of Starship Operators?
The opening, "radiance", is performed by Mami Kawada.