Name: DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan
Genre: Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2018-04-13
Rating: 7
Cast: Misaki Kuno, Tomoyo Kurosawa

What if your fighter jet was actually a hungry dragon in disguise?

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wholesomely unhingedfound family chaosmilitary bureaucracy meets magical realism

Latest Episode

24 min

Season 1 • Episode 12

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Invincible us

Jun 29, 2018

As the mission proceeds under the watchful eye of the command center, Hinomoto reflects upon the events that transpired during the previous ritual.

Overview

Animation Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Recently stationed Air Self-Defense Force rookie Hisone Amakasu is chosen by a dragon concealed within Gifu Air Base to be his pilot.

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anime dragon female protagonist military flying pilot animal transformation japan self defense forces (jsdf)air force

Standout Aspects

Writing

Bones studio's most unhinged premise executed with genuine heart

Production

Dragon-in-disguise military aircraft mechanics are *chef's kiss*

Acting

Misaki Kuno's nervous energy as Hisone is painfully relatable

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First AiredApr 13, 2018

StatusEnded

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Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons1·Episodes12

Top Cast

Misaki Kuno

Hisone Amakasu (voice)

Tomoyo Kurosawa

Nao Kaizaki (voice)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Shinji Higuchi (Shin Godzilla) consulted on the dragon-mechanical design, blending kaiju DNA with military aviation aesthetics.

Cultural

The OTF (Organic Transformed Flyer) program satirizes Japan's real post-WWII military restrictions, reimagining 'self-defense' forces as literally hiding their power in plain sight.

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