Anime Spotlight - World Witches Series: 502nd Joint Fighter Wing Brave Witches
by Chih-Chieh Chang,Key Staff
- Director: Kazuhiro Takamura
- (Strike Witches,Vividred Operation)
- Series Composition: Striker Unit
- (Strike Witches 2 (TV), Strike Witches (movie))
Story
The Neuroi, an enemy of mankind, suddenly appeared in the 1930s mainly in Europe. Only girls with special magical powers called Witches could confront the Neuroi who were difficult to destroy with ordinary weapons...
"Brave Witches" is a story set between seasons 1 and 2 of "Strike Witches".
In September of 1944, due to heavy action from the allied forces with the 501st Joint Fighter Wing "Strike Witches" at its core, the Neuroi nest above the republic of Gallia was eradicated, and safety of western Europe has been ensured.
Based on these events, the allied forces earnestly began planning for an oppositional operation towards central and eastern Europe. An order to scramble was about to be given to the 502nd Joint Fighter Wing "Brave Witches" whose base is in Peterburg within the Orussian Empire as well...
With the hope of humanity on their backs, the Brave Witches fly through the cold skies of eastern Europe.
Characters
Hikari Karibuchi (CV: Ai Kakuma)
From: Fuso Empire The main character of this series. Has a strong sense of justice and is single-minded. Tries hard, and has more stamina and gusto than others. Respects her elder sister, and her goal and dream is to become a witch like her sister. An energetic girl that thinks very positively. |
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Takami Karibuchi (CV: Rie Suegara)
From: Fuso Empire Hikari's older sister and an elite witch in the Fuso Empire. Always smiling, even in the hardest of perils, she continues to give hope to those around her. Does not care about rank, and is a kind woman that can become friends with anyone. Dotes over her younger sister Hikari. |
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Naoe Kanno (CV: Rie Murakawa)
From: Fuso Empire Daring and resolute, the martial arts type that relies on inspiration and plunges into the enemies, not afraid of destroying her own unit. Speaks brashly and quick to shows her emotions, but deep down she is an honest girl. She is also a literary girl whose hobby is reading books. Nicknamed "Destroyer". |
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Waltrud Krupinski (CV: Kayo Ishida)
From: Karlsland Empire The ace witch of the 502nd Wing, but is a hedonist that loves booze and women. Considering her age, she has a mature composition and behavior. |
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Aleksandra I Pokryshkin AKA Sasha (CV: Yumi Hara)
From: Orussian Empire A class act with a serious personality, though quite a worrywart. Being entrusted as the combat captain at a young age, she feels the pressure more than anyone else, and is a girl of hardships that is always doing her best. |
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Nikka Edvardine Katajainen AKA Nipa (CV: Natsumi Takamori)
From: Suomus Extremely unfortunate, but always thinking positive and does her best. Tends to have a one-track mind and not see things around her, causing her to often fall for pranks. |
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Georgette Lemare AKA Geoge (CV: Haruka Terui)
From: Republic of Gallia Serious and reserved but often gets carried away. |
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Sadako Shimohara (CV: Marin Mizutani)
From: Fuso Empire Serious and calm, but can become friends with anyone. |
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Edytha Rossmann (CV: Hiromi Igarashi)
From: Karlsland Empire Normally is serious and good at teaching others, but is very scary when angry. |
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Gundula Rall (CV: Rina Satō)
From: Karlsland Empire An open-hearted big sister figure and the captain of the 502nd Wing. |
Cast
- Hikari Karibuchi
- Ai Kakuma
- Takami Karibuchi
- Rie Suegara
- Naoe Kanno
- Rie Murakawa
- Waltrud Krupinski
- Kayo Ishida
- Aleksandra Pokryshkin
- Yumi Hara
- Nikka Edvardine Katajainen
- Natsumi Takamori
- Georgette Lemare
- Haruka Terui
- Sadako Shimohara
- Marin Mizutani
- Edytha Rossmann
- Hiromi Igarashi
- Gundula Rall
- Rina Satō
Staff
- Original Story
- Humikane Shimada & Projekt World Witches
- Director/Animation Character Design
- Kazuhiro Takamura
- Original Character Design
- Humikane Shimada
- Series Composition
- Striker Unit
- World View Settings/Military Documentation
- Takaaki Suzuki
- Neuroi Design
- IZMOJUKI
- Mechanical Design
- Shinobu Tsuneki
- Sound Director
- Tomohiro Yoshida
- Sound Production
- Glovision
- Music
- Seiko Nagaoka
- Music Production
- Nippon Columbia
- Animation Production
- SILVER LINK.
- Produced by
- 502nd Joint Fighter Wing 2016
- Opening Theme
- "Ashita no Tsubasa"
- Lyrics
- Mio Aoyama
- Composition/Arrangement
- Shōta Horie
- Sung by
- Yoko Ishida
©2016 H・K/502st
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