About DRAGON PILOT: Hisone & Masotan

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About

DRAGON PILOT: Hisone & Masotan is a drama anime series that was released in 2018. It follows the story of Hisone Amakasu, a young woman who joins the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) as a dragon pilot. The series is set in a world where dragons exist and they are a part of the military.

Hisone discovers that she has a special ability to communicate with dragons, which leads her to be chosen as a pilot for Masotan, a dragon disguised as an airplane. Throughout the series, Hisone navigates the challenges and responsibilities of being a dragon pilot, while also dealing with her own personal struggles and relationships.

Making / Production

DRAGON PILOT: Hisone & Masotan is produced by Bones, a renowned anime studio known for their work on series like Fullmetal Alchemist and My Hero Academia. The series is directed by Shinji Higuchi and written by Mari Okada. The animation style incorporates both hand-drawn and CGI elements to create a visually stunning world.

Actors

• Hisone Amakasu - Voiced by Misaki Kuno. She portrayed Hisone's earnest and determined personality.
• Masotan - Voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa. She brought life to Masotan's playful and mischievous character.
• Other notable voice actors: Yukitoshi Tokumoto, Maki Kawase, Shinji Kawada.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The concept for DRAGON PILOT: Hisone & Masotan originated from the mind of animation director Shinji Higuchi.
• The dragons in the series are designed to blend folklore and modern military aesthetics.
• The relationship between the dragon pilots and their dragons is a metaphor for the bond between humans and machines.

Awards

No awards have been won by DRAGON PILOT: Hisone & Masotan at the time of this writing.

Quotes

• "Dragons are not something to be ridden or controlled. They are partners we fly with." - Hisone Amakasu
• "The sky is always within reach as long as you have the courage to spread your wings and fly." - Masotan

Music / Soundtrack

• Opening Theme: "Shoujo wa Ano Sora wo Wataru" by Riko Fukumoto
• Ending Theme: "Le temps de la rentrée ~Koi no Ieji~" by D-Pai