The Cockpit
ザ・コクピット / The Cockpit: Kamikaze Stories / Seisouken Kiryuu / Slipstream / Onsoku Raigekitai / Sonic Boom Squadron / Tetsu no Ryuukihei / Knight of the Iron Dragon
| Genres: Adult Cast, Historical, Military | |
| Themes: Adult Cast, Historical, Military | |
| Studios: Madhouse | |
| Licensors: Urban Vision | |
| Rating: 7.19 / 10 | |
| Rank: #3506 | |
| Popularity: #5725 | |
| Users Listed: 16,144 | |
| Users Scored: 6,270 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/16/2022 | |
| Aired: October 22, 1993 – January 21, 1994 (Fall) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 3 |
Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of World War II, this anime explores the moral complexities faced by individuals caught within the machinery of conflict. The story centers on a pilot tasked with protecting a revolutionary weapon – a nuclear bomb – while grappling with personal loyalty and the potential consequences of his actions. Tied to this mission is a deeply personal connection that further complicates his choices.
The narrative delves into themes of duty, sacrifice, and the human cost of war. It presents a somber atmosphere, focusing on the impending end of the conflict and the individual struggles within it. The characters navigate a rapidly changing world where traditional notions of heroism are challenged by difficult decisions and the weight of historical events. The anime examines the fine line between obedience and conscience in the face of overwhelming circumstances.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Slipstream (Aired: 10/22/1993)
- Episode 2: Sonic Boom Squadron (Aired: 01/21/1994)
Characters:
- Ensign Nogami (Main) - Voice Actors: Midorikawa, Hikaru, Thornton, Kirk, Pichon, Yann
- Lt. Rheindars (Main) - Voice Actors: Horiuchi, Kenyuu, Cansino, Richard, Magne, Bruno
- Melhenna (Main) - Voice Actors: Marshall, Mona, Shinohara, Emi
- Soldier Godal (Main) - Voice Actors: Nagai, Ichiro, Joudrier, Tony
- Soldier Utsunomiya (Main) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Kappei
Staff:
- Kikukawa, Yukio (Producer)
- Yokoo, Michio (Producer)
- Imanishi, Takashi (Director, Episode Director)
- Kawajiri, Yoshiaki (Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director, Screenplay, Character Design)
- Takahashi, Ryousuke (Director)
- Kramer, Steve (Script)
- Aoki, Katsushi (Art Director)
- Caradec, Hervé (ADR Director)
- Itou, Hidetsugu (In-Between Animation)
- Katoki, Hajime (Mechanical Design)
- Katsumata, Geki (Art Director)
- Kawamoto, Toshihiro (Animation Director, Character Design)
- Kishida, Takahiro (Key Animation)
- Kiyoyama, Shigetaka (Key Animation)
- Koike, Takeshi (Key Animation)
- Kurahashi, Shizuo (Sound Effects)
- Matsumoto, Leiji (Original Creator)
- Mikasa, Osamu (Color Setting)
- Nagahama, Hiroshi (Mechanical Design, Key Animation)
- Nakayama, Hatsue (In-Between Animation)
- Ogata, Hideo (Planning)
- Okino, Masahide (Director of Photography)
- Osaka, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
- Terauchi, Satoshi (Editing)
- Tsurubuchi, Tomoaki (Editing)
- Wada, Kaoru (Music)
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