I am still a bit new to the world of Anime films, but as they say, "I knows what I likes" and Yukikaze is all that I enjoy in an Anime story.
It is like an Anime Top Gun, in a way - as it is about a group of jet fighter jocks. But instead of Migs here they are battling an alien enemy called the Jam on an alien planet. The main character's jet has an on board A.I. (artificial intelligence) system that aids the pilot and weapons officer (AKA - the 'backseater') execute their missions, and is a character unto itself.
The animation is excellent, the characters are interesting, and the story has unexpected twists and turns... Since first posting this review, I have seen all the complete series episodes. In a few places, the story was almost like a dream, where one questions what is real - and delving into moments of horror, like the old film 'Planet of the Vampires' did (which some say inspired the 1979 film 'Alien').
If you love fast planes, high-tech Sci-Fi action Anime, then give Yukikaze a try!
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