Wings Of Honneamise
Alt titles: Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise
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Shiro Lhadatt wanted to fly jets for the Kingdom of Honneamise's Air Force when he was young, but unfortunately he didn't get the grades he needed; instead, he enlisted in the Space Force, a tiny embryonic unit that most people haven't even heard of. Embittered and disillusioned about his lot in life, Shiro takes no interest in his training - that is, until he meets and gets to know a young woman preaching God's word on the city streets. After one inspiring conversation with her, Shiro promptly sees the light; he finds his passion for flight reinvigorated and immediately volunteers to be the pilot for his unit's first space warship! Reaching that new frontier is all well and good but Shiro still faces some major obstacles: even if launching the first space warship becomes reality, not everyone will be happy to see the Space Force succeed. Suddenly, Shiro has to grapple with the complex, far-ranging consequences of his very personal decision.
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Planetes
In the year 2075, humanity has spread to the stars, along with their technology, colonies, and... waste? At such great speeds in orbit, even a tiny bolt can cause a tragic disaster. Enter the team of the half division. Their job? To gather the garbage and debris that circles the Earth, in order to keep space safe. From broken-down satellites to bolts and nails, there's nothing that the underpaid and underappreciated staff can't salvage. Join Hachimaki, Tanabe, Fee, and the rest of the gang as they risk their lives to keep space clean, and keep their wallets... empty.
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add recboth of these shows thank NASA in the credits for their help and it shows. if you like one for the realistic way they portray space flight i think you will like the other for that same reason. both are drama based too, though Wings of Honneamise is a bit more realistic.
Both Planetes and The Wings of Honneamise are about scientific progress, the evolution of human society, and the eruptions this causes in the personal lives of the individuals (i.e. astronauts) caught in the middle. Like Planetes, Wings of Honneamise also takes an almost slice-of-life approach at first, then develops the overarching story later. Moreover, they simply feel very similar due to their detailed world building and their powerful focus on key characters' developments. Honestly, if you liked one, the other is a perfect follow-up. Note, though, that Planetes is a series whilst The Wings of Honneamise is only a two-hour movie.
Macross Plus
After years apart, childhood friends Isamu Dyson and Guld Bowman reunite as rival pilots, each showcasing an experimental plane for the military. But their mutual love for longtime friend Myung threatens to spin their already tense feelings out of control! Now, each battles to secure Myung's affections, but even more dangerous than their own dark secrets is a clandestine plot involving superstar singer Sharon Apple that threatens all of humanity!
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Grave of the Fireflies
Alt titles: Hotaru no Haka
- Movie
- 1988
With their father serving overseas in the Navy towards the end of the World War 2, Seita and his younger sister Setsuko are living as normally as they can. One day during a firebomb raid on the city their mother suffers fatal wounds and the two siblings' lives are turned upside down as they go to live with a relative. After suffering the cruel treatment of their aunt, who makes it clear that their very presence is a nuisance, Seita and Setsuko decide to leave and go to live in an abandoned bomb shelter. With no one else to rely on, Seita and Setsuko try their hardest to live from day to day. Though when food becomes ever more scarce and no one is willing to sell what little provisions they have, life for the pair is increasingly difficult. Then when Setsuko falls ill, Seita begins to realize just how fragile life is...
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add recIf you liked the great artwork and good story aspects of Wings of Honneamise, then you would love the story and especially the artwork in Grave of the Fireflies. It's a masterpiece in comparison.
Memories
- OVA (3 eps)
- 1995
This set of 3 fantastic stories will take you from the haunting delusions of a space explorer, to a bio-chemical threat with the power to wipe out all of Tokyo, and finally to a day in the life of a young boy who lives in a world ruled by cannons. These stores will capture you with their intrigueing storylines and awe inspiring artwork.
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add recMemories is a great animated work by 3 different artists that tells 3 different stories, but the elements in the first and third episodes of this ova remind me of Wings of Honneamise for some reason. Memories is definitely a good watch... if you can get your hands on a copy of it.
Gunbuster
Alt titles: Aim for the Top!, Top wo Nerae!
- OVA (6 eps)
- 1988
In the early 21st century, insectoid organisms are invading the galaxy, searching for new stars to house their young. Mankind's only defense lies with space cadets such as Takaya Noriko, daughter of a celebrated admiral killed in battle, and Amano Kazumi, the top of her class. With their skill and the power of the mecha known as GunBuster, the girls must help fight to protect the galaxy from total annihilation...
