Sky Girls Specials

スカイガールズ

Genres: Comedy, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi
Themes: Mecha, Military
Studios: J.C.Staff
Rating: 6.53 / 10
Rank: #7048
Popularity: #9750
Users Listed: 4,157
Users Scored: 1,679
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 06/24/2021
Aired: November 13, 2007 – June 25, 2008 (Fall)
Type: special
Source: original
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 9

Synopsis:

This series follows Eika, a dedicated angler who approaches fishing with an almost obsessive enthusiasm. The anime centers on her participation in various fishing competitions and expeditions across diverse coastal environments. Episodes detail her pursuit of different species, from trout to piranha, often exploring the local ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

The show blends moments of playful competition with thoughtful observations about conservation and sustainability. Eika’s unwavering passion is central to the narrative, highlighting the personal satisfaction found in mastering the art of angling while navigating the challenges of each unique fishing scenario. The series offers a glimpse into Japanese fishing culture, showcasing both the thrill of the catch and respect for the natural world.

Episodes:

Episode 1: Fierce Battle! Trout Fishing Contest (Aired: 11/13/2007)
Episode 2: Explosive Catch! Mudskipper Fishing! (Aired: 12/04/2007)
Episode 3: Seashore Battle! Blackfish Fishing! (Aired: 12/25/2007)
Episode 4: Astonishing! Piranha Fishing! (Aired: 02/05/2008)
Episode 5: Protect the Indigenous Species! Bass Fishing Contest! (Aired: 03/04/2008)
... and 4 more episodes

Characters:

Ichijou, Eika (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Shizuka
Sakurano, Otoha (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawasumi, Ayako
Sonomiya, Karen (Main) - Voice Actors: Gotou, Saori
Mikogami, Ranko (Supporting)
Mikogami, Haruko (Supporting)
Tougou, Souya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujiwara, Keiji
von Dietrich, Elise (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuji, Ayumi
Yuko, Aki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nabatame, Hitomi

Staff:

Iwakura, Kazunori (Character Design)
Mitsumune, Shinkichi (Music)
Shimada, Humikane (Original Character Design)

Reviews:

User BaconPal (Score: 10/10):
This is one of those rare anime productions made by actually funny people, and truly feels like a modern shitpost sent back in time. I strongly recommend watching these DVD specials without watching the show they are based on. Total runtime is just shy of an hour and it's truly a blast. -----Pointless Categories because MAL is a good website----- Story - These girls be fishing. Art - It's the 2007s mid-tier anime aesthetic on something that feels like it was written in the year 2030. The contrast alone is very powerful. Sound - The voice acting is perfect. There are no flaws. The music is really bad butthat's also awesome.nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnThe girls have the Among Us guys on the chest of their suits.nYou will never unsee this.
User 25_doubloons (Score: 9/10):
Genuinely thrilling. Really pushed me, a fishing novice with no knowledge of fish, into a fishing frenzy. The art style is charming and what you would expect of the era. They managed to pack a lot of character and energy into these short extras. The time really flew by, while the episodes are short the pacing is very aggressive. Very fun characters and I was left wanting more when it ended. Realistically I do not think this will change your life or how you see the world, but it certainly shook mine up a bit and made me stand up and cheer. I smiled fondly.

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