Girls’ Frontline, the post-apocalyptic world smartphone game, is getting adapted into an anime after receiving much popularity from China.
The tactical strategy gacha game is getting a second anime series. Unlike the short gag series that aired in 2019, the new production promises to adapt the game’s core storyline.
In the game, the player plays the role of a commander working under a private military company and completes various tasks by commanding highly advanced androids known as “Tactical Dolls.” I’m excited to see how the anime is adapted from this trendy game.
1. Girls’ Frontline Anime Release Date
Girls’ Frontline anime is scheduled to be released in January 2022. The anime will have a maximum of 12 episodes. Crunchyroll is likely to stream the anime once it’s released.
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Originally it was scheduled to release sometime this year which got delayed due to the pandemic. Thankfully, the Girls’ Frontline anime is back on track, with its release scheduled for next year.
2. Key Visual
Three key visuals have been released for the upcoming anime.
The latest key visual shows members of “Griffin & Kryuger,” a private military company. At the forefront are the M4A1, M16A1, ST AR-15, and M4 SOPMOD II of the operational AR platoon. Behind them is the new commander Gentiane, and the rear staff, Kalina.
At the top of the visual are the “Iron-Blood Kozo” tactical dolls, Agent, Scarecrow, and Executioner.
The second visual shows how the AR platoon works during their operation, running through the forest with their weapons in their hands.
The third visual depicts the AR platoon walking on the devastated land. It shows a decaying tactical doll on the ground while a ruined Ferris wheel is seen in the background.
Two trailers have been released for the upcoming anime series.
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The main protagonist, M4A1 of the AR platoon, describes what the world has turned into after World War III. The trailer introduces the members of the AR platoon M4A1, M16A1, ST AR-15, and M4 SOPMOD II.
It also previews the opening theme song, while the tactical dolls, seemingly indistinguishable from humans, are fighting.
The second trailer introduces the new commander Gentiane and the rear staff member Kalina. It also previews a rhythmic and uplifting ending theme song. The trailer also introduces members of the Iron-Blooded Kozo: Agent, Scarecrow, and Executioner.
4. Characters for Girls’ Frontline
Here are some of the new characters we will see in the upcoming anime:
I. M4A1M
M4A1M is the leader of the AR platoon, which belongs to the private military company “Griffin & Kryuger.” She has a gentle and calm personality. M4A1M also has a strong sense of responsibility.
II. M16A1
M16A1 is a member of the AR platoon. She is the eldest member of the team. She is sloppy when it comes to her private life and is a heavy drinker.
III. ST AR-15
ST AR-15 is part of the AR platoon. She has a strong affection for her fellow AR platoons and is willing to put herself at risk for that reason.
IV. M4 SOPMOD II
M4 SOPMOD II is a member of the AR platoon who has a childish, cheerful, and friendly personality. When it comes to battles, she is known for her crazy cruelty.
V. Gentiane
Gentiane is a young new commander who has been assigned to the frontline command. Although inexperienced, she has a high ability to judge situations on the battlefield. She is also trusted by the tactical dolls.
VI. Kalina
Kalina is a rear staff of the front line command whose main task is to procure supplies.
5. Plot/Storyline
Girls’ Frontline takes place in the late 21st century after a series of catastrophic incidents and nuclear warfare has drastically reduced the human population. To prevent societal collapse, humans developed dolls. These dolls are androids capable of carrying out the labor needed to keep civilized life functional.
Dolls even fight in human wars as “Tactical Dolls” or T-Dolls, coordinated by human commanders. T-Dolls are often named after the weapons they wield, which correspond to various real-life firearms.
Not all dolls obey, though. On the Eurasian frontier, the T-Dolls of doll manufacturer Sangvis-Ferri went rogue, slaughtering their humans and advancing on local settlements. Private military company Griffin & Kryuger is contracted to confront the rampant androids and push back against the invasion.
6. Theme Songs
The theme songs for the Girls’ Frontline anime have been confirmed.
“BAD CANDY” is the opening theme song for the series by yukaDD. A preview of the opening theme song is given in the first trailer.
TEAM SHACHI performs the ending theme song titled “HORIZON.” A preview of the ending theme song is shown in the second trailer.
7. Cast
| Character | Cast | Notable Works |
| M4A1M | Haruka Tomatsu | Zero Two(DARLING in the FRANXX) |
| M16A1 | Nozomi Yamane | Javelin(Azur Lane) |
| ST AR-15 | Emiri Katō | Aura Bella Fiora(Overlord) |
| M4 SOPMOD II | Yukari Tamura | Tenten(Naruto) |
| Gentiane | Mikako Komatsu | Izumi Shimomura(Ajin) |
| Kalina | Nao Tōyama | Rin Shima(Laid-Back Camp) |
| Agent | Hitomi Nabatame | Nyau(Akame ga KILL!) |
| Scarecrow | Kaya Okuno | Kaya Kikuma(Wake Up, Girls!) |
| Executioner | Shizuka Itou | Hilda(Beelzebub) |
8. Staff
| Position | Staff | Notable Works |
| Director | Shigeru Ueda | Gekidol |
| Series Composition | Hideyuki Kurata | Drifters |
| Character Design | Masaki Yamada | Tiger & Bunny |
| Art Director | Taketo Gonpei | Pokémon Evolutions |
| Music | Takashi Watanabe | Blue Dragon |
| Editor | Yuki Honda | Atom The Beginning |
| Sound Director | Ryō Tanaka | Hand Shakers |
| Studio | Asahi Productions | Peach Boy Riverside |
9. About Girls’ Frontline
Girls’ Frontline is a game designed for Android and iOS, launched by the Mica Team. It was first launched in China in May 2016. The English and Japanese versions launched in May and August 2018.
The events of the game take place in the 2060s Earth. Nuclear warfare, widespread diseases, and human neglect has rendered the Earth almost inhabitable. Humanoid android girls are used for combat as well as daily labor. T-Dolls or Tactical Dolls are androids that are used for warfare.
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