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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 20, 2000 – March 27, 2000
- Season
- Winter 2000
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Xebec
- Original creator
- Yukiru Sugisaki
- Music
- Tomoyuki Asakawa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 58/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military79%Space79%CGI79%Male Protagonist79%Aliens66%Dystopian60%Kemonomimi55%Post-Apocalyptic55%Tsundere53%Super Robot50%
overview details
Synopsis
In the future humankind has expanded and colonized other planets. Then an alien species, Victim, attacks the human colonies leaving only one planet, Zion. In an effort to stop Victim from destroying the last planet a training school, GOA, is set up to gather boys from the Zion colonies and train them to become pilots of the Ingrids AKA The Goddesses, five fighting robots that protect Zion. The boys must possess a rare blood type, EO , as well as a special ability, or EX. Zero (Candidate 88) has just arrived in GOA when he falls into the cockpit of the Ingrid Eeva-Leena. Since the synch between pilot and Ingrid are very sensitive everyone believes the Goddess will kill Zero in an attempt to synch. Just before Zero passes out he makes a full synch with the Goddess. Before he can find out more about the incident, his pilot training begins. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Pilot Candidate?
Pilot Candidate has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 58/100 — 21% of 1,509 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #46 highest-rated anime of 2000, and #25 most popular anime of 2000 on AniList.
Of the 2.8K AniList users who started it, 8.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 2.2K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi — especially military, space, cgi, male protagonist.
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
- Original creator
- Yukiru Sugisaki
- Series composition
- Akira Okeya
- Music
- Tomoyuki Asakawa
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Megami Kouhosei Special Curriculum
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Chance” · eps 1-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Pilot Candidate FAQ
How many episodes does Pilot Candidate have?
Pilot Candidate has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Pilot Candidate?
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 Pilot Candidate finished?
Yes. Pilot Candidate has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2000.
Is there a season 2 of Pilot Candidate?
No sequel is listed for Pilot Candidate as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Pilot Candidate based on a manga?
Yes. Pilot Candidate adapts the manga by Yukiru Sugisaki.
Who animated Pilot Candidate?
Pilot Candidate was animated by Xebec.
Who sings the opening of Pilot Candidate?
The opening, "Zion Kibou no Hoshi wo Mezase!", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Pilot Candidate?
Pilot Candidate is listed on Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.