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Is Strike Witches Finished? Watch Order & Everything You Need to Know

Ongoing Magic Science Fiction Military Witches
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Is the Anime Really Finished?
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When asking “Is Strike Witches finished?”, the answer depends on how deep you want to dive into the franchise. The series has a vast array of anime entries spanning from 2007 to 2022, including sequels, alternate retellings, and various spinoffs.

While the main narrative arcs have progressed significantly through titles like Road to Berlin, the universe continues to expand through spinoffs such as Luminous Witches and World Witches Take Off!. Because there are numerous manga series—including Maidens in the Sky and its sequels/prequels—some of the deeper lore and side stories remain exclusive to the written material. To get the absolute complete picture of the world, you will likely want to supplement your viewing with the manga.

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What is Strike Witches About?
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Set in an alternate 1940s, the world is under attack by an alien force known as the “Neuroi.” Humanity’s defense lies in the “Striker unit,” a mechanical invention that augments magical power and allows young witches to fly.

Themes and Appeal
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Strike Witches blends military strategy with magic and science fiction. It appeals to viewers who enjoy alternate history, aviation-themed action, and the dynamics of a specialized military force. The story follows the daughter of the Striker unit’s inventor, a girl with incredible untrained magical power, as she is whisked away to discover if her father is still alive while learning to use the technology he created.

If you’re ready to start your journey, you can watch the anime on Prime Video or start collecting the Strike Witches manga.

The Ultimate Watch Order
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Because this franchise contains alternate retellings and various spinoff branches, the order in which you watch can change your experience. You can refer to the relationship tree below the article for a visual map of these connections.

Release Order
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If you want to experience the series as it aired, follow this sequence:

  1. Strike Witches (2007)
  2. Strike Witches (2008)
  3. Strike Witches 2 (2010)
  4. Strike Witches (2012)
  5. Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow (2014)
  6. Brave Witches (2016)
  7. Brave Witches: The Great Petersburg Strategy (2017)
  8. Strike Witches: 501st JOINT FIGHTER WING Take Off! (2019)
  9. Strike Witches: Road to Berlin (2020)
  10. World Witches Take Off! (2021)
  11. Luminous Witches (2022)

Recommended Order (The Main Path)#

For those who want the most cohesive story experience, we recommend starting with the alternate retelling path:

  • Start with the 2008 Strike Witches series, then proceed to Strike Witches 2, Operation Victory Arrow, the 2012 Strike Witches series, and conclude with Road to Berlin.

Completionist Order (The “Everything” Path)
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For those who want every single piece of animation, including all side stories:

  1. The 2007 original Strike Witches.
  2. The Retelling Path (2008 series $\rightarrow$ Strike Witches 2 $\rightarrow$ Operation Victory Arrow $\rightarrow$ 2012 series $\rightarrow$ Road to Berlin).
  3. The Brave Witches spinoff and its side story, The Great Petersburg Strategy.
  4. The Luminous Witches series.
  5. The manga-adapted anime path: Strike Witches: 501st JOINT FIGHTER WING Take Off! and World Witches Take Off!.

For Source Material Enthusiasts
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If you don’t mind reading to fill in the gaps, we highly suggest picking up the manga. This includes Strike Witches: Maidens in the Sky, The Sky That Connects Us, and the prequels 1937 Fuso Sea Incident and One-Winged Witches. You can buy the manga here to get the full story.

Final Thoughts
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Whether you are in it for the military sci-fi action or the magical world-building, Strike Witches offers a massive amount of content. While the anime provides a satisfying look at the fight against the Neuroi, the manga offers additional depth for the truly dedicated fan.

While you’re here, why not complete your collection with some Strike Witches merchandise?

Strike Witches • anime • 2007-01-01
  └─(adaptation)→  Strike Witches: Maidens in the Sky • manga • 2008-01-25 (serialized in Comp Ace)
   └─(sequel)→   Strike Witches: The Sky That Connects Us • manga • 2010-09-25
   └─(prequel)→   Strike Witches: 1937 Fuso Sea Incident • manga • 2011-07-23
   └─(prequel)→   Strike Witches: One-Winged Witches • manga • 2012-01-23
   └─(spinoff)→   Strike Witches 501 Butai Hasshinshimasu! • manga • 2012 (seriarlized in 4-Koma Nano Ace)
    └─(adaptation)→    Strike Witches: 501st JOINT FIGHTER WING Take Off! • anime • 2019-04-09
     └─(sequel)→     Strike Witches: 501st JOINT FIGHTER WING Take Off! • anime • 2019-10-04
     └─(sequel)→     World Witches Take Off! • anime • 2021-01-12
  └─(alternate retelling)→  Strike Witches • anime • 2008-07-03
   └─(sequel)→   Strike Witches 2 • anime • 2010-07-07 to 2010-09-22
    └─(sequel)→    Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow • anime • 2014-09-20 (Japan, Vol. 1 - Saint-Trond no Raimei)
     └─(sequel)→     Strike Witches • anime • 2012-03-17
      └─(sequel)→      Strike Witches: Road to Berlin • anime • 2020-10-07
   └─(spinoff)→   Brave Witches • anime • 2016-10-05
    └─(side story)→    Brave Witches: The Great Petersburg Strategy • anime • 2017-05-13
   └─(spinoff)→   Luminous Witches • anime • 2022-07-03

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