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Recommend me some military/war campaign adjacent series. (awful.systems)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by gajahmada@awful.systems to c/anime@ani.social

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So, prior to this I'm not usually interested in military theme series, but then I give Tanya a watch, and I'm hooked ! I've also watched the movie.

After that, I remember 86 and also finish those. The last one I've finished was Nippon Sangoku, and now I want more like these. I think it's related, but I also throw Sentenced to be a Hero having same vibe, though it's more focus on individual and has much more fantasy flavor setting-wise.

I don't really care about the interpersonal between the character, I think I just enjoy the campaign/battle theater and the logistic side of the war.

Please throw me some of yours recs ! Thanks

Edit: Still reading the recs you guys give, thanks a lot. But for some more context I've watched most of Gundam entries and the usual suspects for space opera so it's already on my radar. But then again maybe other find it helpful, so I don't mind.

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[–] MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Seconding the other user's recommendation of Zipang.

Crest/Banner of the Stars does some great space opera/battles. Gasaraki is a mix of mech, mystical, and military. Area 88 (original OVA) is an extremely bleak look into a foreign-legion style barracks. (There's also a newer short series which hit a lot of the same notes but I don't really remember it very well.) Grave of the Fireflies is a heartbreaking look at the other side of war. Not what you asked for, but thematically relevant. And obligatory Gundam rec for those that haven't watched all of them: 08th MS Team for that on the ground in the thick of things feel, and Igloo for small side stories about OYW events that don't grab the spotlight.

You also might want to look into the Fire Emblem game series. Not anime, but anime chess in a (usually) medieval war setting.

[–] gajahmada@awful.systems 1 points 1 week ago

Gasaraki is a mix of mech, mystical, and military

That looks promising just by the still-shot. Ground-based kinetic warfare is what I'm currently craving kinda bored with the usual space opera. Also found Break Blade the other day, idk how that one's rated but the action looks great.

Grave of the Fireflies

I know this one is coming, but I don't think I'm ready, maybe one day. I think I'll take a look at Area 88 though, I never watch air-unit-based stories (yes, never seen topgun).

Fire Emblem game series

You bet I do ! That also reminds me there's a new Brigandine series coming.

Thanks for the recs !

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