Starship Operators (Anime)

is the anime adaptation of Ryo Mizuno's light novel series of the same name. It was produced by J.C. STAFF and aired for 12 episodes between January and March 2005.

Synopsis
For the 73rd class of cadets of the Defense University of the small planet Kibi, a shakedown cruise on the fleet's new starship "Amaterasu" is a fitting lead-up to graduation. As they are returning to their home planet, however, they are shocked to hear news of a declaration of war by the aggressive Kingdom against Kibi. When their planetary government surrenders without a struggle, the cadets decide to launch their own war, aboard the "Amaterasu". To gain funding, they make a deal with a galactic news network - and find themselves the "stars" of their own "reality show". Unfortunately, this is the kind of reality show that can get you killed...

Theme Songs
OPENING THEME:
 * radiance by Kawada Mami

ENDING THEME:
 * Chi ni Kaeru ~on the Earth~ by KOTOKO

Characters & Cast

 * Shinon Kouzuki (VA: Itou Shizuka)
 * Alley Hisaka (VA: Watanabe Akeno)
 * Miyuri Akisato (VA: Asano Masumi)
 * Rio Mamiya (VA: Kawasumi Ayako)
 * Sanri Wakana (VA: Noto Mamiko)
 * Cisca Kanzaki (VA: Obi Yukimasa)
 * Takai Kiryu (VA: Katou Masayuki)