Yoshika Miyafuji
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 4, 2008 – September 19, 2008
- Season
- Summer 2008
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- GONZO
- Director
- Kazuhiro Takamura
- Music
- Seikou Nagaoka
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Also known as
- Strike Witches (2008), Strike Witches TV, Strike Witches tv
- Score across sites
- 7.04/10
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kemonomimi88%Military87%Female Protagonist87%Aviation86%Primarily Female Cast86%Magic83%Nudity82%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things79%War78%Yuri67%
overview details
Synopsis
The year is 1944 and the world lives in fear of unidentified flying objects called Neuroi. With the old-boy old guard unable to thwart this deadly menace, humanity turns its desperate eyes to an aerial attack force with much nicer legs. Meet the girls of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, better known as the Strike Witches. These darlings of the great blue yonder may not have standard issue uniforms, but they do have all the right stuff. Where the average flyboy falters, these dolls blast aliens to bits in the bat of an eyelash. With a little magic and a whole lot of leg, the girls of the 501st are winning the war on pants, and aliens! (Source: Rightstuf)
Trailer
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Should you watch Strike Witches?
Probably, if you enjoy action, ecchi and sci-fi, especially stories with kemonomimi, military, female protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 33% of 12.8K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #69 highest-rated anime of 2008.
About 9.4% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 48 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
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Kazuhiro Takamura
- Character design
- Kazuhiro Takamura
- Music
- Seikou Nagaoka
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Strike Witches is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Strike Witches 2 (2010)
- Optional extras: Strike Witches OVA, Brave Witches, Strike Witches: 501st JOINT FIGHTER WING Take Off!, World Witches Take Off!
Related entries
SEQUEL
Strike Witches 2
TV · 2010
ALTERNATIVE
Strike Witches OVA
OVA · 2007
SPIN OFF
Brave Witches
TV · 2016
OTHER
League of Nations Air Force Aviation Magic Band Luminous Witches
TV · 2022
SIDE STORY
Strike Witches: 501-butai Hasshin Shimasu!
MANGA
SPIN OFF
Strike Witches: 501st JOINT FIGHTER WING Take Off!
TV SHORT · 2019
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“STRIKE WITCHES ~Watashi ni Dekiru Koto~” by Yoko Ishida
Endings (11)
- ED1“Bookmark A Head” by Misato Fukuen & Saeko Chiba · eps 1-2
- ED2“Bookmark A Head” by Misato Fukuen & Kaori Nazuka · eps 3
- ED3“Bookmark A Head” by Misato Fukuen & Mie Sonozaki · eps 4
- ED4“Bookmark A Head” by Chiwa Saitou & Ami Koshimizu · eps 5
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- ED5“Bookmark A Head” by Ayuru Ohashi & Mai Kadowaki · eps 6
- ED6“Bookmark A Head” by Miyuki Sawashiro & Sakura Nogawa · eps 7
- ED7“Bookmark A Head” by Saeko Chiba & Rie Tanaka · eps 8
- ED8“Bookmark A Head” by Misato Fukuen & Miyuki Sawashiro · eps 9
- ED9“Bookmark A Head” by Misato Fukuen & Rie Tanaka · eps 10
- ED10“Bookmark A Head” by Miyuki Sawashiro & Saeko Chiba · eps 11
- ED11“Bookmark A Head” by Chiwa Saitou & Misato Fukuen & Miyuki Sawashiro & Kaori Nazuka & Ami Koshimizu & Sakura Nogawa & Saeko Chiba & Mie Sonozaki & Ayuru Ohashi & Mai Kadowaki & Rie Tanaka · eps 12
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Strike Witches FAQ
How many episodes does Strike Witches have?
Strike Witches has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Strike Witches?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Strike Witches finished?
Yes. Strike Witches has finished airing — the final episode aired September 19, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Strike Witches?
Yes — the story continues in Strike Witches 2 (2010).
Where do I start Strike Witches?
Start here: Strike Witches is the first entry, followed by Strike Witches 2.
Is Strike Witches based on a manga?
No. Strike Witches is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Strike Witches?
Strike Witches was animated by GONZO and directed by Kazuhiro Takamura.
Who sings the opening of Strike Witches?
The opening, "STRIKE WITCHES ~Watashi ni Dekiru Koto~", is performed by Yoko Ishida.
Where can I watch Strike Witches?
Strike Witches is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.