Starship Operators

In the anime Starship Operators, the 73rd class of cadets from the planet Kibi embarks on a routine training cruise aboard the advanced starship Amaterasu. Their journey takes a drastic turn when their homeworld is invaded and surrenders without a fight.

Refusing to accept defeat, these young cadets take command of the Amaterasu to wage a guerrilla war against overwhelming forces. To sustain their campaign, they strike a controversial deal with a galactic news network, broadcasting their struggles in a high-stakes reality show that blurs the line between entertainment and warfare.

This anime explores themes of media manipulation, the cost of war, and the coming-of-age of soldiers thrust into combat, all while navigating the perils of space battles and public scrutiny.