5 Anime Recommendation about Military
5. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin is an anime adaptation from manga with the same name made
by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. This anime aired as an OVA from April 2015 to May 2018
with total had 6 episodes, and aired on TV from April 2019 to August with total had 13 episodes.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin set in the year 0068 of the Universal Century, when Casval Rem
Deikun's life is thrown into chaotic disarray after the assassination of his father, a prolific
figure in the crusade towards civil rights for people who live away from the Earth's surface.
Casval and his sister Artesia receive aid from soldiers who were loyal to their father,
and the siblings are whisked away from their home, separated,
and thrown into a twisted fate that sees them come into their own as soldiers and adults.
Years before stealing the name Char Aznable or his "Red Comet" moniker,
Casval must contend with the rise of a militarized version of his father's ideology
and his own vengeful nature as intergalactic war molds him into a legendary mobile suit pilot.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin presents a mecha anime that is full of war, military,
and political conflict. In this anime we will see the beginning of the war between Earth Federation
and the Principality of Zeon, the beginning of the creation of a war robot called Mobile Suit,
and the birth of the most influential person in the Principality of Zeon, namely Char Aznable.
Not much different from Gundam anime in general, Gundam Origin also comes with a balanced portion
of drama and action. Although at the beginning of the episode we will be shown more drama,
especially regarding Char Aznable's life journey, but as the episode progresses, we will see more
exciting action scenes and space battles between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon.
The characters in this anime feel realistic and are well developed throughout the story,
especially the characters Casval or Char Aznable and his sister Artesia. But that's
why we can feel sympathy for the characters in this anime. The visuals presented look good,
such as the animation style that able to blend 2D and 3D animation style really smoothly and well,
background art that looks detailed, and character designs that are able to adjust
the modern era style while still able following the original design of the first Mobile Suit
Gundam anime that aired on 1979. Overall, if you are looking for a mecha and military
anime that is full of drama and action that is entertaining but also emotionally draining,
then this anime is suitable for you to watch especially Gundam lovers.
4. Youjo Senki Youjo Senki is an anime adaptation
from light novel made by Shinobu Shinotsuki and Carlo Zen. This anime aired from January
2017 to March 2017 with total had 12 episodes. Youjo Senki tells story about Tanya Degurechaff,
a young soldier infamous for predatorial-like ruthlessness and an uncanny, tactical aptitude,
earning her the nickname of the "Devil of the Rhine." Underneath her innocuous appearance,
however, lies the soul of a man who challenged Being X, the self-proclaimed God,
to a battle of wits—which resulted in him being reincarnated as a little girl
into a world of magical warfare. Hellbent on defiance, Tanya resolves to ascend the
ranks of her country's military as it slowly plunges into world war,
with only Being X proving to be the strongest obstacle in recreating the peaceful life she once
knew. But her perceptive actions and combat initiative have an unintended side effect:
propelling the mighty Empire into becoming one of the most powerful nations in mankind's history.
Youjo Senki present an anime that able to combine isekai with military element.
In this anime we will how a man who previously work as a office worker reincarnated as a woman
after he's dead and sent to a world with several empires that are at war.
The story that revolves around the main character and the war that is going on feels
very interesting to follow. Moreover, the war story that was delivered in this anime is like a
mixture of world wars 1 and 2 coupled with various fantasy elements such as magic. The characters in
this anime have unique personalities, especially the main characters, adding to the excitement of
the story presented in this anime. Visually displayed nicely, and animated battle scenes
that are displayed look intense and exciting. Overall, if you want to watch unique isekai anime
that able to combine military and magic element, then this anime is suitable for you to watch.
3. Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri is
an anime adaptation from light novel with the same name made by Daisuke Izuka, Kurojishi,
and Takumi Yanai. The first season of this anime aired from July 2015 to September 2015, and the
second season aired from January 2016 to March 2016 with each seasons had total 12 episodes.
Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri tells story about an off-duty Japan Self-Defense
Forces (JSDF) officer and otaku, Youji Itami, who is on his way to attend a doujin convention in
Ginza, Tokyo when a mysterious portal in the shape of a large gate suddenly appears. From this gate,
supernatural creatures and warriors clad in medieval armor emerge, charging through the city,
killing and destroying everything in their path. With swift actions, Youji saves as many lives
as he can while the rest of the JSDF direct their efforts towards stopping the invasion.
Three months after the attack, Youji has been tasked with leading a special recon team,
as part of a JSDF task force, that will be sent to the world beyond the gate—now being referred to as
the "Special Region." They must travel into this unknown world in order to learn more about what
they are dealing with and attempt to befriend the locals in hopes of creating peaceful ties with the
ruling empire. But if they fail, they face the consequence of participating in a devastating
war that will engulf both sides of the gate. This anime successfully combines elements of the
modern world with the world of fantasy so as to produce a unique theme. We will be shown how the
battle that took place between the royal forces in a fantasy world with a simple weapon against
the JSDF troops from Japan using sophisticated and modern military equipment. Coupled with
various conflicts regarding politics, diplomacy, and slavery that occur make this anime even more
interesting to watch further. Even though the theme is unique and seems complicated, the story
is simple and easy to understand. Especially with the addition of various comedy elements that will
make you laugh while watching this anime. The characters in this anime feel unique,
coupled with the development of the character that will be increasingly felt along with the passage
of the story makes this anime more interesting to follow. The visuals presented look good and
detailed, the character designs are well drawn and able to spoil the eyes of the audience.
Overall, if you like the unique Isekai anime that combines modern military
elements with the fantasy world, then this anime is perfect for you to watch.
2. Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199 Uchuu Senkan Yamato
2199 is an original anime made by Xebec and directed by Yutaka Izubuchi. This anime itself
is a remake from Uchuu Senkan Yamato anime that made by Leiji Matsumoto and aired from October
1974 to March 1975. The first season of this anime aired as an ova from May 2012 to October 2013 with
total had 26 episodes, the second season aired as an ova from Februari 2017 to March 2019 with
total had 26 episodes. There's also a two movie anime, the first movie "Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199:
Tsuioku no Koukai" premiered on October 2014, and the second movie "Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199:
Hoshimeguru Hakobune" premiered on December 2014. Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199 set in the year 2199,
when Earth faces its greatest crisis. Due to unrelenting bombings by the alien race
known as "Gamilas," the planet can no longer sustain its inhabitants. In exactly one year,
humanity is set to become extinct. In desperation, the people of Earth
establish the Earth Defense Force, their last defense against the power-hungry Gamilas Empire.
However, humanity finds a glimmer of hope after receiving a message from the mysterious planet
Iscandar, which offers them a device that would restore Earth to its former glory.
With salvation in sight, the Earth Defense Force calls on the prolific Space Battleship Yamato
and swiftly assembles a crew to make the 168,000 light-year trek to Iscandar and receive their aid.
Among the crew are young officers Susumu Kodai and Daisuke Shima, along with several other
newly promoted leaders, all under the command of the distinguished Captain Juuzou Okita. Forced
to learn how to handle the ship's innovative technology while dealing with the onslaught
of Gamilas fleets, the inexperienced cast of Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199 must summon every inch
of their resolve to survive the many hardships aboard the Yamato and complete their mission:
to save humanity before it's too late. Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199 present an
anime about military and space wtih full of interesting conflicts and exciting actions.
This anime presents a story and a major core conflict surrounding the journey of the space
battleship Yamato fleet who went to the planet Iscandar to get a tool so they can able to restore
the condition of the planet earth like before it was destroyed by the alien nation Gaminas.
The conflict was divided into a number of minor conflicts that were presented in each episode,
such as conflicts when the sace battleship Yamato was confronted by several Gaminas
fleets that tried to stop them heading to the planet Iscandar, then conflicts that occurred
between space battleship Yamato crew, as well as romance conflicts. Then for the various action and
battle scenes contained in this anime itself feels massive, realistic, and intense. The
battle that took place was very much felt the feel of the war. The characters have unique,
interesting and realistic personalities, for both protagonist and antagonistic characters.
The visuals presented look very good, both in terms of animation, background art, and character
design. Overall, if you like the first Uchuu Senkan Yamato anime series, then Uchuu Senkan
Yamato 2199 will really satisfy your nostalgic taste. Especially with more modern visuals,
and better storytelling making this anime a remake anime that truly exceeds expectations. As for
those of you who might want to look for an anime with space and military element that not only
has an interesting conflict but also an exciting action, this anime is suitable for you to watch.
1. Kingdom
Kingdom is an anime adaptation from manga with the same name made by Yasuhisa Hara. The first
season of this anime aired from June 2012 to February 2013 with total had 38 episodes,
and the second season aired from June 2013 to March 2014 with total had 39 episodes.
Kingdom take place in the kingdom of Qin, Li Xin, a war-orphaned slave, trains vigorously with
fellow slave and best friend, Piao, who shares his proud dream of one day becoming a Great General
of the Heavens. However, the two are suddenly forced to part ways when Piao is recruited to work
in the royal palace by a retainer of the King. After a fierce coup d'état unfolds, Piao returns
to Xin, half dead, with a mission that will lead him to a meeting with China's young King,
Ying Zheng, who bears a striking resemblance to Piao. Kingdom follows Xin as he takes his
first steps into the great blood-soaked pages of China's history. He must carve his own path
to glory on his long quest to become a Great General of the historic Seven Warring States.
Kingdom presents an anime about military and war that set in the China’s Warring States period.
In this anime we will see Xin's struggle to become the Great General of the Heavens with his friend,
the king of Qin Kingdom, Ying Zheng, whose ambition is to be able to unite China.
In this anime we will see various brutal and intense action scenes that will be presented
each time a war occurs. The battles that occur in this anime are not like anime in general which
usually looks simple, because in this anime we will see wars that feel massive, brutal, and full
of strategy games in it. Every success of the war in this anime depends not only on how strong the
main character Xin, and the other soldiers are, but also relies a lot on managing the strategy,
and morale of the soldiers. The characters in this anime have unique personalities and different
abilities. Even so in this anime we will feel the development of the characters that occur,
especially in the main character. We will see the development of Xin, which initially only relied
on his physical ability when fighting, then as the story progressed, he began to be able to use
various strategies and he even finally able to lead his troops really well on the battlefield.
The visuals presented at first did not look too good, especially because of the excessive use of
CG animation in the first season, but after the second season, smooth 2D animations were more
widely used although occasionally it's still using CG animations for massive battle scenes.
Overall, if you like anime about war and military that is full of strategy
games and intense action scenes, then this anime is perfect for you to watch.