Inconsistent animation compare the first and second halves of Episode 8 and you'll see what I mean. that one episode where it took ~12 minutes of ships slowly approaching each other before they actually started fighting, Akagi being stuck with the idiot ball for several episodes) but you get the idea. There are several more issues I can give (e.g. Episodes sporadically hop from serious moments to lighthearted ones as if the writers couldn't agree on the atmosphere they wanted to present. is sidelined with their starter ship only getting ~3 minutes of screentime, and the minor factions are nowhere to be found. One of the major factions in-game (Ironblood) Enterprise is reduced to a one-note ration addict without common sense who can only be saved not by her sister (Hornet) or her dedicated repair ship (Vestal), but by Belfast because yuribait. No in-game events are mentioned or animated, and what context is presented is vague and never expanded upon.

If the writers' goal was to sum up the in-game story so far, they failed spectacularly. Mediocre story featuring a generic plot, awful pacing, an OOC lead (Enterprise), forced yuribait, and an inconsistent setting. Still, they persevere in hopes of succeeding one day.Īmidst the neverending conflict within humankind, the keys that could unite a fragmented race might exist: a soldier coming to terms with her mysterious personality and camaraderie between those with different ideals.Īs someone who loves Azur Lane, I'll be honest: This adaptation was terrible. Strange as it may seem, they try to befriend her, but as enemies, their efforts are for naught. Meanwhile, Javelin, Laffey, and Unicorn-three ships from the union-stumble upon Ayanami, a spy from the Red Axis.

Even so, she continues to fight as she believes that it's the only purpose for her existence. But behind her stoic persona hides a frail girl, afraid of the ocean. Sakura Empire and Iron Blood broke away and formed the Red Axis, and humanity became fragmented once again.Īs a seasoned and experienced fighter, the 'Grey Ghost' Enterprise shoulders Azur Lane's hope for ending the war. However, this tenuous union was threatened by opposing ideals, dividing the alliance into two.

Four countries-Eagle Union, Royal Navy, Sakura Empire, and Iron Blood-formed Azur Lane, paving the way for the improvement of modern warfare, which led to an initial victory against the common threat. When the 'Sirens,' an alien force with an arsenal far surpassing the limits of current technology, suddenly appeared, a divided humanity stood in complete solidarity for the first time.

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