Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise

"I will not give up. I will realize my dream...even if it means death!" When cadet Shiro Lhadatt signs up with the Royal Space Force, he encounters ridicule and apathy from manipulative leaders and a cynical public. But a chance encounter with a devout young woman spurs Shiro on towards his destiny: to become the first man in space! While military leaders conspire to use the space program to spark an all-out war, Shiro and a team of aging scientists race against time to complete the first launch.

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1 eps · 1992

Swap rockets for biplanes and you still get that tender obsession with flight as a form of dignity and purpose.