Synopsis
In the year 1939, humanity was on the verge of destruction. Equipped with weapons of devastating power, a mysterious alien race, known as the Neuroi, began an invasion of the Earth, ravaging the planet, obliterating countries, and vanquishing human armies. To counter this seemingly unstoppable force, the world's powers united. A new device was produced, called the Striker Unit, capable of facing Neuroi technology. Girls equipped with the Striker Unit became known as the Witches, forming humanity...
Background
Strike Witches was named a Jury Selection work in the Animation Division of the 12th Japan Media Arts Festival.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 18+ recommended floor+
strong
Sexual contentNear-constant fanservice featuring teenage girls (ages 14-16) in underwear-like 'striker units' with frequent crotch/breast close-ups, nudity during transformation sequences, and sexualized camera angles throughout all 12 episodes
moderate
Disturbing themesPremise sexualizes minors as combatants; includes romantic/yuri subtext between underage characters and one character's explicit sibling attraction
mild
ViolenceSci-fi aerial combat against alien Neuroi with energy weapons; occasional blood but no graphic gore or dismemberment
This military sci-fi series centers on teenage girls fighting aliens while wearing magical equipment that resembles lingerie, with the camera frequently lingering on their bodies in sexualized ways. The plot and character dynamics are secondary to the near-constant fanservice, making it inappropriate for younger teens despite its TV-14 broadcast rating.
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FAQ
Strike Witches has 12 episodes.
Strike Witches is currently finished airing.
Strike Witches was produced by Gonzo.
Strike Witches aired Jul 4, 2008 to Sep 19, 2008.
Strike Witches is based on a Original.
This military sci-fi series centers on teenage girls fighting aliens while wearing magical equipment that resembles lingerie, with the camera frequently lingering on their bodies in sexualized ways. The plot and character dynamics are secondary to the near-constant fanservice, making it inappropriate for younger teens despite its TV-14 broadcast rating.
