Today's pick in the Daily Anime Pick-Series where I pick one anime each day that I think is worth watching is Haifuri!
This anime came out as a surprise when I first watched it. I knew nothing about sailing or even battle ships and wasn't that interested in it but this show made this very intriguing for me.
The story is set in a world where most countries have been submerged by a shifting of tectonic plates that occurred a hundred years ago. Because of this Japan has developed as a maritime nation. Since there is high demand for skilled people to be part of a shipping crew there are schools entirely dedicated to educate students in this regard. One of those schools is Yokosuka Girls' Marine High School.
The anime begins with Akeno Misaki passing the entrance exam to said school following her assignment as captain on the destroyer ship Harekaze. Together with her crew of fellow students she heads off towards nautical lessons with their newly appointed ship. But on the way they suddenly come under attack from the instructor's ship in addition to initial engine troubles. With no response from the instructors they decide to launch a torpedo to be able to escape. This causes them to be accused of mutiny and they now have to figure out a way on their own to arrive at their destination. As they are hunted by other ships thinking they have mutinied they need to defend against attacks using everything they have learned so far.
You'll see a set of engaging naval battles between the Harekaze and other ships with the girls giving everything they have. This anime is truly amazing in the way in incorporates naval tactics and skills on the girls' journey. There is a lot to learn from this anime and you might find yourself being interested in a topic you never considered looking into.
I certainly recommend this one to anyone.
Description
A hundred years after catastrophic shifts in tectonic plates caused most of its area to submerge, Japan now thrives as a maritime nation. High functioning cities line the coasts of Japan, and well developed sea routes are defended by specialized naval ships. The marine industry is flourishing, and young girls are eager to join the Blue Mermaids—highly skilled women who devote their lives to protecting the seas.
After some time apart, childhood friends Akeno Misaki and Moeka China are reunited at Yokosuka Girls' Marine High School. Here they are joined by others who share their dream of becoming Blue Mermaids. Soon, training exercises commence, with Akeno and Moeka being put in charge of their own ships and crew. Everything is progressing smoothly for Akeno as she settles into her role as captain and builds camaraderie between her fellow crew members aboard the Harekaze, a destroyer ship. However, unexpected engine and navigation failures soon leave their ship stranded and the crew in danger.
High School Fleet follows the Harakaze's valiant crew as they navigate treacherous waters and other obstacles on their quest to become fully fledged Blue Mermaids.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Studios
Production IMS
Genres
Action, Military, School
Season & Length & Source
- Spring 2016 (Apr 10, 2016 to Jun 26, 2016)
- 24 Episodes
- Original
Franchise
- Haifuri
- Haifuri OVA (OVA)
