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Aug 1, 2015 10:13 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Third and final episode/OVA is out now.

The second half of the episode was especially thrilling with what Perrine had to deal with. What a hero she is though for the young boy she tried to protect. Interesting. Now I'm a bit anxious for the third season! Hope we get more info on it this year.
Aug 5, 2015 3:26 PM
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We need S3 and would love for 1 episode to be a crossover between this and Kancolle.
Aug 6, 2015 7:34 PM
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Nobody has subbed this yet?
Aug 11, 2015 5:56 AM
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Underwater dropped the franchise after the movie and I don't know if the guy(s) who subbed first 2 OVAs is active yet. I hope yes.
Aug 13, 2015 5:20 AM
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I saw it with subs today.
I like the other 2 episodes a bit more tbh.

Interesting: To be continued.. hmm. So new Movie, new season or new setting. afaik a new season is planned, but idk if they want to introduce a new unit with it.
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Aug 13, 2015 8:11 AM
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my lolis without pants are back! lol
Aug 13, 2015 9:05 AM
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Comander-07 said:
I saw it with subs today.
I like the other 2 episodes a bit more tbh.

Interesting: To be continued.. hmm. So new Movie, new season or new setting. afaik a new season is planned, but idk if they want to introduce a new unit with it.


It was already announced. New series about 502th JFW (the ones shown in the end). They confirmed it during OVA3 screenings. Hope, we'll get more info during ComiKat.
Aug 13, 2015 1:01 PM
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Bit less aerial combat and a bit less pantsu this time around but still a decent OVA/Movie/Special/Whatever
Aug 13, 2015 1:26 PM
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i like it from ova 1 until 3 and they will make a new series , right? cause the neuroi still around , the mystery of neuroi , and where it came from. they must end it.

hope there will be season 3. can't wait!!!
Aug 13, 2015 2:59 PM

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This show has a lot more potential when it focuses more on plot than the ecchi nonsense. The movie and these ova's blow the 2 preceding series out of the water for quality. i really like this whole world and it's little tales... i hope to see more of it. it would also be nice to see humanoid neuroi again. mix up the war with the neuroi, make it more interesting than just polygonal monster hunting.

zetsubousei_hero said:
We need S3 and would love for 1 episode to be a crossover between this and Kancolle.
that wouldn't work. they're 2 very different systems. witches don't work anything like the battleship girls. even strike witches and arpeggio have better compatability cuz the fog are comparable to neuroi.
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Aug 13, 2015 3:24 PM

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Arnhem bridge also known as the Bridge too far, it's where operation Market Garden failed.
Some things that need to be noted tho the boy and his little sister are both from Arnhem meaning they are Dutch yet they where able to speak French judging by the books the boy held.
French is learned in Dutch high schools but most children don't speak a word French.
Another mistake where the teddybears they where translated as Ann and Yan but since it's Dutch the correct spelling would be An and Jan.

And the focus was on Arnhem but the movie mentioned Perine lives near Calais which is roughly 300km away from Arnhem.
Well logics aside it was a nice episode.
Aug 13, 2015 4:31 PM

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Loved this episode.

The boy pranking Perrine was funny. Especially the sack of flour trick, brilliant.

Great fight scene too!
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Aug 13, 2015 6:40 PM

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Market garden is one of the most interesting operations of the war, so I'm pretty chuffed Arnhem got a mention. Decent ova overall tbh. The kid was a bit of a butt munch though.
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Aug 14, 2015 2:04 AM

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That boy was a major brat! Those girls was very hospitable and that how he repays them. Good thing he somewhat changed in the end.

Interesting.... "To be continued" ay?
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Aug 15, 2015 4:39 AM

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Arnhem bridge also known as the Bridge too far, it's where operation Market Garden failed.
Some things that need to be noted tho the boy and his little sister are both from Arnhem meaning they are Dutch yet they where able to speak French judging by the books the boy held.
French is learned in Dutch high schools but most children don't speak a word French.
Another mistake where the teddybears they where translated as Ann and Yan but since it's Dutch the correct spelling would be An and Jan.

And the focus was on Arnhem but the movie mentioned Perine lives near Calais which is roughly 300km away from Arnhem.
Well logics aside it was a nice episode.


Second one is the mistake of translator, not the anime scriptwriters

And I don't get the third complaint. Yes, 300 km is not so close but what it have to do with the Perrine? She is the best Gallian witch so of cause she have to be part of operation. And ass for chase after Julius, it's not stated that Perrine and Co departed after he came to Arnem. It's clear that the were just an hour or so behind the supply car he sneaked in.
Aug 15, 2015 5:58 AM

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Fantastic episode, my favorite out of the three.
I'm still a bit sad there isn't a Eila and Sanya episode but it seems like we'll get another installment of some sort (even if the main focus will probably be the Brave Witches) after all.
Well, to quote Mio Sakamoto, "There's nothing a witch can't do. "


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zetsubousei_hero said:
We need S3 and would love for 1 episode to be a crossover between this and Kancolle.

Good God the amount of win in this post

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Interesting.... "To be continued" ay?

the TBC may be in relation to the movie as it did follow this in terms of timeline. But I wouldn't hate more of strike witches. I think the film had a tbc as well.
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Aug 16, 2015 6:47 AM

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Perrine had a hard time with the boy haha, but it was nice to see all her skills in action!
Looking forward to S3!
Aug 17, 2015 7:34 AM

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Perrine is a good girl! Loved the episode. Now a S3 would be fantastic...
Aug 19, 2015 12:13 PM

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jbeat said:
That boy was a major brat! Those girls was very hospitable and that how he repays them. Good thing he somewhat changed in the end.


This.

If was Perrine, I would have kicked that brat out.
That "merde lunettes" graffiti crossed the line. That's vandalism! >:(
(I mean, at first, the kid just wanted to learn how to spell these words.)

Fortunately, Perrine was patient and generous and the kid becomes nice in the end.
Aug 21, 2015 1:44 AM

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My god that kid is annoying, Perrine helps him and his sister...... and what did he do? harass his savior like the shitty brat he is. (and the worst is I did not even find anything that prompt him to bully Perrine)

Its good, but for me the first 2 is better..... the male kid here kinda ruined the fun.
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zetsubousei_hero said:
We need S3 and would love for 1 episode to be a crossover between this and Kancolle.

Hell no, those two series are very different (SW=WW2 aces, Kancolle=Axis ships).

jbeat said:
That boy was a major brat! Those girls was very hospitable and that how he repays them. Good thing he somewhat changed in the end.

Interesting.... "To be continued" ay?

War is hell, y'know.. And they're orphan and Julius had a grudge to witch for didn't come in time(Their dad was perished in the Neuroi raid)
Thankfully, he didn't messed up with Wardaddy & co..xD
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Aug 23, 2015 4:09 PM

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I love Strike Witches. I really do. And this episode was really good! It's cool to see the ground based Neriods too

I hope for much more Strike Witches to come!

I never really liked Perrine much, but she really redeems her self in this ova. And Bishop got very little speaking time, but her freaking out over what to get for Miafuji (im sorry, im so bad at spelling these names) was really cute.
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Aug 23, 2015 4:22 PM

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Rebelhero said:
I never really liked Perrine much, but she really redeems her self in this ova.

She's already like that since S2.
Aug 24, 2015 11:17 AM

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This has eased the pain of waiting for season 3.
Sep 17, 2015 3:32 AM

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It said to be continued so....

I'm REALLY hoping a third season gets made....DO IT!
Oct 12, 2015 11:23 AM
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This should've been called Operation Very Awful: Or (Kill Me Baby).

Rebelhero said:
I never really liked Perrine much, but she really redeems her self in this ova.



Nov 4, 2015 9:59 PM

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I want to see a season about the Tank Witches since we got to see some ground based Neuroi.
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Echoing the sentiment that the boy could've done with a good Bright-slap.

It's a shame there wasn't room enough for just one more OVA with Sanya & co.
Jan 17, 2016 8:39 PM
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Really nice animation and cg in all three OVAs.
Feb 14, 2016 2:14 PM

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Decent ending, a bit slower and less good for a last episode ova, but still decent!

All in all a pretty good set of ova's to the main story!
Aug 31, 2016 7:07 PM

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Although she isn't one of my favorite witches, Perrine was really cool in this episode, especially in battle.
Dec 2, 2016 7:13 AM

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Unfortunately with this OVA, ending the events they see protagonists the 501st. The narrative takes what is missed in the previous one, raising the great regard the main plot, giving a nod to the passage which then took place in Brave witches; in short, these OVA, are an almost obligatory if you want to follow the history in all its vicissitudes. The only flaw, I want to express, is that there is an episode dedicated to Sanya and Eila. Drawings and animations, more than excellent, the same for the soundtrack and the sound department; even the depths are well made. In this OVA, the character of Perinne, earn a lot of points with regard to the sympathy and characterization.

7.90/10
Mar 25, 2017 10:10 PM

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What an ungrateful bratty kid. He has his reasons, but it doesn't take away the fact he ruined the show a bit. He needs discipline starting by spanking the kid. And he talks shit about the witches, You know nothing kid. When the reason they couldn't save his was they were overwhelmed. Without the witches, Gallia wouldn't be liberated. Good thing he changed in the end.

6.5/10
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Always knew Perrine was very kind, just a bit salty towards Miyafuji.

That patience though, do that to me in my own house and we're gonna have some major disciplinary actions...
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The ending of this episode is tremendously intriguing, it puts a lot of expectations in the film that follows this OVA series. Again the narrative is very funny and the part concerning the action is not to be underestimated. The figure of Perinne, is much more nice than the anime series, the ending with the appearance of new characters, which will be discovered only after being part of the anime series of "Brave Witches", to be the culminating moment of all this narrative parenthesis concerning "Operation Victory Arrow". Even the ending of this episode is very catchy. This anime series following Strike Witches S2 is a further step forward in the saga, and brings even greater appreciation towards it.

Since years later I have more appreciated this OVA series, the rating I give it is higher than in my previous evaluation.

8/10
Mar 7, 2020 4:29 AM

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Annoying brat, I hate it when they go easy on them. Just because you had a shitty life doesn't mean you should be shitty towards others.
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Aggreed at my nearest top commentary line. Annoying little brat and bragging everything so much were just so irritating and painful to be watched. For the sake of a good matter lesson, and for a kindness, they really did a nonsensical approaching against those damn boy. He must be fuckin grateful after being saved, had a great services, and surrounded by a beautiful little lady. Instead, all he did just a fuckin bitching everyone, especially to Perrine with his tsundere shitty personality until the end of duration, which was not good at all per my standard. Its like Perrine annoying standard already being cured by his appearance and made everything looks neutralize. But, its made the whole episode went into a mess. LOL.

Oh well, idk with the story writer think about these episode. He/she might be a fuckin Shotacon for taking those damn boy pretty easily. At least gave that damn kid some good manner lesson, you inconsistent little girl Perrine. Show him your superiority like you did to Miyafuji!

7/10 because of that kid really ruined my overall satisfaction for these OVA. If not, these might be a great enjoyment for the whole series xD. Oh well! At least that after credit scene proves some continuations. Yeah, time to Miyafuji and Mio came back to the groups again. Even though i still had an obvious little dissapointment against the absent of Sanya and Eila almost at the whole episodes of these OVA. Kek!
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The most insufferable and ungrateful brat I've seen in a while. But at least Perrine and Lynette made up for it.
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That brat was so ungrateful and annoying.

Overall, a good OVA, but Eila and Sanya got so little screen time. That was a big disappointment. :(

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Overall, nice episodes of different countries witches spending time in their places.. ;P Though, in this one - boy was annoying.. I guess it's alright, as it's how children sometimes are - wanting even more.. Even when his sister is being helped.. He still wants to gain his status and whatever.. Children don't really think of if someone helps my relative - I'll be grateful to that person, and won't cause her trouble.. Still even if it's understandable.. It still is annoying.. But at least was nice seeing how both Perrine and Lynette were able to deal with it, somewhat calmly.. Because I'd maybe lecture this boy, really, showing him that actions have consequences, and he should take responsibility for them..
Aug 3, 2021 8:21 PM

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boy was annoying


Really all that needs to be said, I was trying to relax this evening, and then I watched this episode >:(

The rest of the ova was good, but this episode was not. I would have given this ova an 8, but I will give a 7 now.

I wish this last episode focused on Sanya and Eila instead.
Aug 4, 2021 1:07 AM

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Really all that needs to be said, I was trying to relax this evening, and then I watched this episode >:(

The rest of the ova was good, but this episode was not. I would have given this ova an 8, but I will give a 7 now.

I wish this last episode focused on Sanya and Eila instead.


A bit of a shame, with how other OVA episodes were nice.. ;p
Oct 1, 2021 6:13 PM

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That's one lucky shota, all that alone time, banter and teasing with Perrine mad jealous tbh.
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Just a good addition to the series.
Does not really add to the storyline but centers on some of the cast's break time.
Easy to watch.

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