Series synopsis
Yukikaze, also known as 戦闘妖精雪風 is a Japanese animation television series that premiered on AT-X on August 25, 2002. It ended on August 26, 2005. It stars Masato Sakai, Jouji Nakata, Takaya Hashi and Miho Yamada.
Thirty-three years ago, an alien force known as the "JAM" invaded Earth through a dimensional portal over Antarctica. Earth’s forces managed to drive the JAM away to a distant planet designated as "Fairy." While the majority of Earth’s population is unaware of the JAM’s presence, the war continues on Fairy, where Rei Fukai is an SAF (Special Air Force) pilot assigned to pilot "Yukikaze"—an advanced reconnaissance fighter plane equipped with a near-sentient A.I. that detects the presence of the J ...
Premise
Thirty-three years ago, an alien force known as the "JAM" invaded Earth through a dimensional portal over Antarctica. Earth’s forces managed to drive the JAM away to a distant planet designated as "Fairy." While the majority of Earth’s population is unaware of the JAM’s presence, the war continues on Fairy, where Rei Fukai is an SAF (Special Air Force) pilot assigned to pilot "Yukikaze"—an advanced reconnaissance fighter plane equipped with a near-sentient A.I. that detects the presence of the JAM within its path.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Masato Sakai as Fukai Rei
- Jouji Nakata as James Bukhar
- Takaya Hashi as Ansel Rombert
- Miho Yamada as Edith Foss
- Yoko Asagami as Lydia Cooley
- Masako Ikeda as Jackson Lynn
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | August 25, 2002 | April 23, 2004 |
| Season 1 | 5 | August 25, 2002 | August 26, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 25, 2002 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 23, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Operation 1 The story begins with footage of the 30 year war, and all the hardships mankind has had with the alien prescense known as "the Jam." We are now shown a group of jets engaging the Jam in a ariel battle. Enter Rei Fukai, a young pilot who gets the honor of flying Yukikaze. On their way back to base, Rei and his co-pilot encounter another jet fighter, it appears to be one of their own, but Yukikaze gives the order that it’s an enemy. Rei shoots it down. Upon his arrival, he is scolded by his superior, and friend, James. He is brought before the commanding officiers and he explains to them how Yukikaze recvealed it to be a Jam. On their way home, James tries to comfort Rei. The next day James takes Rei out for a little relaxation. He tells him stories about how far along Rei has come. Rei seems to be a little cheered up now. The next morning James discusses Yukikaze with his general, Lynn. Later that day Rei and his co-pilot are sent off on a mission… |
August 25, 2002 |
| 2 |
Operation 2 James and an injured Rei watch as the rebuilt Yukikaze takes off for a test run. James informs the general about the successful test flight of the new Yukikaze, but at the same time the entire control tower team seems to be dissapointed in Rei’s previous actions. Elsewhere a dog fight with the Jam is taking place. The auto-piloted Yukikaze destroys the Jam fighter. Unknowingly, Rei is controlling Yukikaze with his mind. He sub-consciously makes Yukikaze attack the landing field back at the base. Later that night, James and the general discuss how Rei doesn’t remember a thing and thought it was just a bad dream. They also discuss how Yukikaze could possibly be linked with him like this. Later Rei meets with a doctor who is against him ever piloting Yukikaze again.. Enraged Rei walks out on her. The next day James goes over the improvements made on Yukikaze with Rei. He informs Rei on his mission for the next day. A team goes out the next morning with Rei piloting the Yukikaze… |
February 25, 2003 |
| 3 |
Operation 3 The flying fortess Banshee has been taken over by the JAM. Rei is sent to investigate and try to regain control, but it may prove to be too much for him to handle. |
August 22, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 25, 2002 |
| Last aired | August 26, 2005 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |