Kiriko Aoki
supporting character
OVA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 5, 2005 – January 27, 2006
- Season
- Spring 2005
- Source
- Original story
- Music
- Masamichi Amano
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 58/100
Estimated watch time
2h 36m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Military50%Aviation20%
overview details
Synopsis
Having failed the Comet Blaster exams mysteriously, Mikaze and her friends are sent back to the Shimoji Island base, where, with three new Meteor Sweeper trainees around, they have been promoted to instructor positions. Meanwhile, more comets are on their way to Earth, and the mysteries behind the rift in the Cosmic Emergency Management Agency--as well as the alien parasites--begins to unravel.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Stratos 4 Advance?
Only if you enjoy comedy and sci-fi, especially stories with shounen.
Reception is lukewarm: 58/100 on AniList, with 21% of 334 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #30 highest-rated anime of 2005.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 4.9% of viewers drop it.
Watch Stratos 4 OVA first: this continues its story.
At about 2 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
6 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Character design
- Noriyasu Yamauchi
- Music
- Masamichi Amano
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Stratos 4 OVA (2004)
- Watch next: Stratos 4 Advance: Kanketsu-hen (2006)
Related entries
Stratos 4 Advance FAQ
How many episodes does Stratos 4 Advance have?
Stratos 4 Advance has 6 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 2 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Stratos 4 Advance?
About 2 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Stratos 4 Advance finished?
Yes. Stratos 4 Advance has finished airing — the final episode aired January 27, 2006.
Is there a season 2 of Stratos 4 Advance?
Yes — the story continues in Stratos 4 Advance: Kanketsu-hen (2006).
What should I watch before Stratos 4 Advance?
Watch Stratos 4 OVA first — Stratos 4 Advance is a direct sequel.
Is Stratos 4 Advance based on a manga?
No. Stratos 4 Advance is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.