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TV-14
2018
1 Season
6.8 (630)

Dragon Pilot (Hisone to Masotan) is a Japanese anime television series that premiered on Netflix in 2018. Directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi, the series revolves around the experiences of Hisone Amakasu, a young woman who becomes a dragon pilot in the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

Hisone, voiced by Misaki Kuno, is a new recruit in the JASDF who is assigned to the Gifu Air Base. She has a difficult time finding her place in the military until she discovers that she has a special connection to dragons. As it turns out, the JASDF has been secretly raising dragons in order to find pilots who can ride them. Hisone is chosen by a dragon named Masotan, voiced by Matsunojo Kanda, to be his pilot.

Through a unique twist, Hisone and her fellow pilots must swallow the dragon's "nectar" in order to ride them. This strange ritual is a big hurdle for Hisone, who has a stubborn personality and often speaks her mind without consideration for others. However, as she gets to know Masotan and the other pilots, she begins to understand the importance of teamwork and communication.

The other dragon pilots include Nao Kaizaki, voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa, a competitive and capable pilot who struggles with her own insecurities; Lilico, a glamorous model who flies with her dragon Miku; Mayumi Hitomi, a reserved and experienced pilot with a cutesy personality; and El Hoshino, a stoic and skilled pilot who takes his role very seriously.

As the series progresses, Hisone and Masotan become increasingly attached to each other, leading to some emotional moments throughout the show. However, Dragon Pilot is more than just a story about a girl and her dragon. It also touches on themes such as self-discovery, the importance of communication in relationships, and the balance between personal desires and the needs of society.

The animation in Dragon Pilot is stunning, with detailed character designs and beautifully rendered landscapes. The dragons themselves are particularly impressive, with unique designs and personalities that make them feel like fully realized characters. The musical score also adds to the overall experience, with a mixture of upbeat and emotional tracks that complement the action on screen.

Overall, Dragon Pilot is a delightful anime that balances humor, drama, and action with ease. It tells a compelling story about a young woman finding her place in the world and forming a unique bond with a dragon. The characters are well-developed and memorable, the animation is gorgeous, and the themes are relatable and thought-provoking. Whether you're a fan of anime or just looking for a fun and engaging series to watch, Dragon Pilot is definitely worth checking out.

Dragon Pilot is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between April 13, 2018 and on Netflix

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Seasons

12. We Are Invincible

June 29, 2018

The dragon pilots' mission to lead "Mitatsu" to the new place to rest has almost been completed. However, there is a great matter behind the thousands-year old ritual which has been strictly concealed. What actually is Ksuabime, and what kind of life has Sada walked through? Now Ritual is ending. In middle of a critical situation of this country, how will Hisone and Masotan make their decision? And what kind of future will they select?

11. The Skies of Montparnasse and the Woman of No Worth

June 22, 2018

"Ritual" has now started. "Mizuchi Rock", the uninhabited island where dragon pilots did the training, turns out to be sleeping "Mitatsu". He arised from sleep and is now moving to the next place to rest with concealing himself in developed cumulonimbus clouds. Under the rough weather, four OTFs break their backs to lead him safely. "What is Hisone doing now?" She is not here, for the mission which affects the fate of this nation.

10. Melty Love

June 15, 2018

Just as upper managements concerned, dragon pilots' romantic feeling created a gulf between OTF and themselves. "Anatomic" has prevented Hisone from riding Masotan, but she hasn't realized her true feeling yet. Nao sees Hisone struggling and reconsiders what she can do. El cannot ride Noma anymore and started going after her original dream. Now "Ritual" is only days away. Everyone at Gifu Air Base is preparing for it in different ways with mixed feeling.

9. eeeeeeeeeek!

June 8, 2018

After the three-days-training simulated Ritual, Priestesses arrive Gifu Air Base. It was announced that Okonogi actually belongs to a ministry which conducts Ritual. A Priestess Natsume extends her favor to Okonogi and follows Hisone around for being close to him. While pilots of Air Development and Test Wing get excited over young priestess, El is having a change of heart. In the meantime, Sada and Iiboshi now worry about "Anastomotic".

8. Limited time offer! Spicy granny flavor

June 1, 2018

Finally dragon pilots were informed the whole picture of their mission for Ritual, for which not only Japan Air, Ground, Maritime Self-Defense Force but also the nation launch full-scare efforts. To take "Mitatsu", the giant OTF arising from sleep in every 74 years, to new "Fushido", the place to rest. It would take three whole days for dragon pilots and OTFs to lead way for Mitatsu as he can only move ate very low speed. In preparation for the day of Ritual, the training for dragon pilots shifts into high gear, and Iiboshi revealed Sada's true identity.

7. Kingdom of Love

May 25, 2018

After the 7 days training, Dragon Pilots finally started building a trusted relationship. And they were informed that their hard training was actually the preparation for a very important national project, "Ritual". In order to accomplish the Ritual, Ministry of Defense pursues an operation to control Dragon Pilots' feeling, as their romantic feeling has a big impact to their relationship with OTF. While MOD started collecting individual data of each Dragon Pilot, Hisone and Okonogi are to go out together.

6. I will call your name

May 18, 2018

It is the fifth day of the training, and now they have only two days left. However, the four dragon pilots are not close enough yet. Ell in particular has been in an awkward position because of her harsh attitude toward F-2. She could no longer bear up under the stress and attempted an escape alone on a raft, but was caught in tidal waves. On the other hand, Hisone, Liliko and Mayumi found a secret of the island in the cave where they escaped from the storm.

5. Who likes to be disliked?

May 11, 2018

Each dragon pilots had different way to communicate with dragons, which caused tensions among them. But Hisone was troubled by the thought that she was the reason as she could never keep her honest feeling within herself. Chief Kakiyasu imposed dragon pilots on a training in an uninhabited island off the coast of Japan Sea. The purpose is to develop teamwork with limited supplies in a tough environment. How would they escape from the island and come back to the base with dragons?

4. Those guys have come over to Gifu

May 4, 2018

Dragon pilots from Tsuiki, Misawa and Iruma base have gathered at Gifu base for joint training including mimic battle. As soon as arrived, El Hoshino from Tsuiki base suggested a night-time training to get to know each other. She doesn't like treating her dragon like a pet and keeps it disguising in the battle plane F-2A. On the other hand, Mayumi Hitomi is very slow and Liliko Kinutsugai fears catching others' eyes. Can Hisone get along with these unique dragon pilots?

3. Take responsibility, would you?

April 27, 2018

Everyone in Gifu base is now focusing on rehearsal for the Aviation Festival. However Hisone's inexperience in flight has disturbed the team. A few days ago she heard about Moriyama who used to be a dragon pilot until three years ago. The fact that Masotan react to Moriyama's TAC name "Forest" made Hisone uneasy. Though she tries to figure out why Moriyama left the team, she has reached no success. And finally the Festival day has come.

2. I name the dragon Masotan

April 20, 2018

Hisone keeps flight training with the dragon. One day a long-haired Hiroki Ikushima appeared out of nowhere and touched all over Hisone's body. He is a developer of pilot suits and got motivated to create a new suits for Hisone by witnessing she was swallowed by the dragon. On the other hand, Hisone's rival Nao keeps teasing her out of spite not being chosen by the dragon, but she mistook that Nao likes her. While shortening the distance to the dragon, Hisone starts thinking it needs a name.

1. It is insane

April 13, 2018

Hisone Amakasu tends to hurt people unconsciously, as she is too honest. Suffering in a relationship, she joined Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) as a fixed term staff and was assigned to Gifu base. One day Hisone was sent to "the 8th hangar" and there bumped into a dragon. And what is more, she was swallowed by him! The dragon is called OTF (Organic Transformed Flyer), which has been managed by JASDF since ancient times. This is how Hisone's new phase of life as a dragon pilot begins.

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Where to Watch Dragon Pilot

Dragon Pilot is available for streaming on the Netflix website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Dragon Pilot on demand at Netflix.