FLAG (2006): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2006, FLAG is an animation, krieg & politik, action & abenteuer and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Saeko Shirasu is a 25-year-old war front-line photo-journalist who became a celebrity after taking a picture of civilians raising a makeshift UN flag in war-torn Uddiyana. The image then became an instant symbol for peace. However, just before the peace agreement is achieved, the flag was stolen by an armed extremist group in order to obstruct the truce. The UN peacekeepers decide to covertly send in a SDC (pronounced as "Seedac"—Special Development Command) unit to retrieve the flag. Because of her connection with the "Flag" photo, Saeko Shirasu was offered the job of following the SDC unit as a front line journalist. Among the SDC unit's equipment is the HAVWC (High Agility Versatile Weapon Carrier—pronounced "havoc") mecha armored vehicle.

Who’s in it. FLAG stars Rena Tanaka as Saeko Shirasu (voice), Narumi Hidaka as Capt. Chris Eversalt (voice), Takashi Nagasako as 2nd Lt. Nadi Olowokandi (voice) and Yuuko Satou as 2nd Lt. Hakan Aqbal (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, FLAG has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch FLAG page.

If you liked it. Fans of FLAG tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.