Azur Lane

Aired: 2019 - 2020

TV anime produced by Bibury Animation Studios. Based on the smartphone game co-developed by Shanghai Manjuu and Xiamen Yongshi, with Yostar handling Japanese operations. Over 8 million registered users in Japan (as of January 2020). In a world where 71% of the surface is covered by water, mysterious enemies called "Sirens" appear. Humanity forms the coalition "Azur Lane" with four major factions—Eagle Union, Royal Navy, Iron Blood, and Sakura Empire—but Iron Blood and Sakura Empire defect to form "Red Axis." Led by Enterprise, shipgirl characters including Belfast, Javelin, Laffey, and Ayanami battle against Akagi and the Red Axis forces. 12 episodes (episodes 11-12 delayed to March 2020 due to production issues). Director: Tensho, Series Composition: Jin Haganeya, Music: Yasutomo Nishiki. Main cast: Yui Ishikawa, Yui Horie, Nozomi Yamane, Maria Naganawa, Yo Taichi, Mai Nakahara. ©Manjuu Co.,Ltd., Yongshi Co.,Ltd.&Yostar Inc./Anime "Azur Lane" Production Committee