Starship Operators
Series Overview
For the 73rd class of cadets of the Defense University of the small planet Kibi, a maiden voyage on the new warship Amaterasu is a fitting event just before graduation. As they are returning home, however, they are shocked to hear news of a declaration of war by the aggressive Kingdom of Henrietta against Kibi. When the Kibi government surrenders without a struggle, the cadets decide to fight back using the Amaterasu, with funding from the Galaxy News Network. The only stipulation? Exclusive airing rights to the action and good ratings. So, the cadets find themselves the "stars" of their own reality show.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
30 min per episode
2005 – 2005
Premiered: Wed, Jan 5, 2005
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Moment of Truth”
Using the Amaterasu incident as a rationale, the Earth Federation stages a massive coup d'état, and demands the surrender of the Amaterasu. In the face of inevitable defeat, Sinon formulates a political strategy of her own.The Amaterasu's crew escaped via shuttle while Dita broadcasts the earth Alliance's attack on the guard ship. Shimei Yuuki, the only commissioned officer decided to be left behind.
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Anime Trailer Spring 2005 Starship Operators
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-19
Cast & Creators
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Satomi Arai
Yukino Nanase
Ayako Kawasumi
Rio Mamiya
Masumi Asano
Miyuri Akisato
Mamiko Noto
Sanri Wakana
Akeno Watanabe
Alley Hisaka
Tomohiro Tsuboi
Shinto Mikami
Shizuka Itoh
Sinon Kouzuki
Yukimasa Obi
Cisca Kanzaki
Yuhko Kaida
Imari Kamiya
Masayuki Katou
Takai Kiryu
Atsuko Enomoto
Akiho Maya
Miyu Irino
Shimei Yuuki
Yu Kobayashi
Minase Shinohara
Kaori Shimizu
Sei Ogino
Shinji Kawada
Kouki Sakakibara
Dai Matsumoto
Admiral Dul Elroy
Hitomi Nabatame
Dita Mirkov
Tomoyuki Shimura
Peter Spikes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Watanabe
Ryo Mizuno, Yoshihiko Tomisawa
Kenji Kawai
Jin Shiota
Department Leadership Roster
Jin Shiota
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Starship Operators about?
For the 73rd class of cadets of the Defense University of the small planet Kibi, a maiden voyage on the new warship Amaterasu is a fitting event just before graduation. As they are returning home, however, they are shocked to hear news of a declaration of war by the aggressive Kingdom of Henrietta against Kibi. When the Kibi government surrenders without a struggle, the cadets decide to fight back using the Amaterasu, with funding from the Galaxy News Network. The only stipulation? Exclusive airing rights to the action and good ratings. So, the cadets find themselves the "stars" of their own reality show.
How many seasons does Starship Operators have?
Starship Operators comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Starship Operators?
Key cast members in Starship Operators include Satomi Arai, Ayako Kawasumi, Masumi Asano, Mamiko Noto, Akeno Watanabe.
Who created or directed Starship Operators?
Starship Operators was developed and directed by Takashi Watanabe.