Description
"Strike Witches: Road to Berlin" is the third season of the "Strike Witches" anime series, continuing the story of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, a group of young girls known as Witches who possess magical abilities and use them to combat an alien threat known as the Neuroi. Set in an alternate World War II-era Europe, the series follows the 501st as they undertake a critical mission to reclaim Berlin, the heart of the Neuroi invasion, and bring an end to the war.
The narrative begins with the 501st stationed in Britannia, preparing for their next operation. The team, led by Major Mio Sakamoto, includes familiar faces such as Yoshika Miyafuji, Lynette Bishop, and Perrine H. Clostermann, alongside other skilled Witches. The group is tasked with advancing through Europe, liberating territories occupied by the Neuroi, and ultimately striking at the enemy's stronghold in Berlin. The mission is fraught with challenges, as the Neuroi have evolved, developing new and more dangerous forms that test the Witches' abilities and teamwork.
Throughout the series, the Witches face personal and collective struggles. Yoshika, the team's healer and a central figure, grapples with the emotional and physical toll of the war, particularly after the loss of her mentor, Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, in a previous battle. Her determination to protect her comrades and uphold her ideals drives much of the narrative. Meanwhile, other characters, such as Lynette and Perrine, confront their own insecurities and growth, highlighting the human side of their roles as soldiers.
The journey to Berlin is marked by intense battles, strategic planning, and moments of camaraderie. The Witches' unique abilities, combined with their Striker Units—mechanical devices that allow them to fly and fight—are showcased in dynamic aerial combat sequences. As they progress, the team uncovers more about the Neuroi's origins and motivations, adding depth to the conflict. The climax of the series centers on the final assault on Berlin, where the 501st must confront the Neuroi's most powerful forces and make sacrifices to achieve victory.
"Strike Witches: Road to Berlin" balances action, character development, and world-building, maintaining the series' focus on the Witches' resilience and unity in the face of overwhelming odds. The season concludes with a resolution to the immediate conflict while leaving room for future stories in the "Strike Witches" universe.
The narrative begins with the 501st stationed in Britannia, preparing for their next operation. The team, led by Major Mio Sakamoto, includes familiar faces such as Yoshika Miyafuji, Lynette Bishop, and Perrine H. Clostermann, alongside other skilled Witches. The group is tasked with advancing through Europe, liberating territories occupied by the Neuroi, and ultimately striking at the enemy's stronghold in Berlin. The mission is fraught with challenges, as the Neuroi have evolved, developing new and more dangerous forms that test the Witches' abilities and teamwork.
Throughout the series, the Witches face personal and collective struggles. Yoshika, the team's healer and a central figure, grapples with the emotional and physical toll of the war, particularly after the loss of her mentor, Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, in a previous battle. Her determination to protect her comrades and uphold her ideals drives much of the narrative. Meanwhile, other characters, such as Lynette and Perrine, confront their own insecurities and growth, highlighting the human side of their roles as soldiers.
The journey to Berlin is marked by intense battles, strategic planning, and moments of camaraderie. The Witches' unique abilities, combined with their Striker Units—mechanical devices that allow them to fly and fight—are showcased in dynamic aerial combat sequences. As they progress, the team uncovers more about the Neuroi's origins and motivations, adding depth to the conflict. The climax of the series centers on the final assault on Berlin, where the 501st must confront the Neuroi's most powerful forces and make sacrifices to achieve victory.
"Strike Witches: Road to Berlin" balances action, character development, and world-building, maintaining the series' focus on the Witches' resilience and unity in the face of overwhelming odds. The season concludes with a resolution to the immediate conflict while leaving room for future stories in the "Strike Witches" universe.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Magical Girl of the Alps
2The Strike Witches Come Together
3What the Two of Us Can Do
4Beyond Two Hundred Miles Per Hour
5Queen of Nederland
6Hounds of Vengeance
7They Go Boing-Boing
8The Fog
9Mina`s Sky
10Shizuka, Come In!
11Road to Berlin
12I Still Want to Protect
Cast
- Shizuka Hattori
- Perrine H. Clostermann
- Perrine-H. Clostermann
- Yoshika Miyafuji
- Sanya V. Litvyak
- Minna Dietlinde Wilcke
- Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke
Comment(s)
Staff
- Series DirectorHideya Takahashi
- Series CompositionStriker Unit
- StoryboardKazuhiro TakamuraHaruka TanakaShinji NagataHideya TakahashiTakahiro KameiYoshiki KawasakiYūsuke KuboKōichi Chigira
- Unit DirectorHaruka TanakaTakahiro Kamei
- Original creator
- Character DesignKazuhiro Takamura
- Animation DirectorMichio SatōMyoung Jun ChaMasashi NomuraKazunori ShibataWakako ShigemotoNozomi UshijimaAkane ImadaHyung Woo ShinMasahito OnodaMeng Long ShouKenji YokoyamaMasamichi IshiyamaKentaro IshikawaMasaki Kōsaka
- Sound DirectorTomohiro Yoshida
- ProducerTakashi Tachizaki
- Director of PhotographyDaigo Matsumoto
- DirectorKazuhiro Takamura
- Script
- Episode DirectorHaruka TanakaShinji NagataHideya TakahashiTakahiro KameiShō SugawaraYoshiki KawasakiYūsuke KuboKikujiro Lasalle
- MusicSeikou Nagaoka
- Original Character Design
- Chief Animation DirectorMichio SatōMasahito Onoda
- Mechanical designNaohiro Washio
- Cgi DirectorMai NakazonoIssei Shibayama
- Art DirectorHiromichi Itō
- Executive producerDaiji HoriuchiShuichirō TanakaFumihiko ShinozakiMakoto HojoNaoya OkamuraHaruki SatomiTeruyoshi Ando
Production
- ProductionSammyKadokawa Media HouseKadokawaTNKdavid productionDeNADocomo Anime StoreNippon Columbia
- Animation Productiondavid production
Relations
Music
Insert songs
Ep. 06
Ep. 9
“Negai no Tomoshibi" ("Lamp of a Wish")”







