Starship Operators (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 2005, Starship Operators is an animation, drama, drama and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. For the 73rd class of cadets of the Defense University of the small planet Kibi, a maiden voyage on the new warship Amaterasu is a fitting event just before graduation. As they are returning home, however, they are shocked to hear news of a declaration of war by the aggressive Kingdom of Henrietta against Kibi. When the Kibi government surrenders without a struggle, the cadets decide to fight back using the Amaterasu, with funding from the Galaxy News Network. The only stipulation? Exclusive airing rights to the action and good ratings. So, the cadets find themselves the "stars" of their own reality show.
Who’s in it. Starship Operators stars Satomi Arai as Yukino Nanase, Ayako Kawasumi as Rio Mamiya, Masumi Asano as Miyuri Akisato and Mamiko Noto as Sanri Wakana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Starship Operators has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Starship Operators page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starship Operators tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starship Operators (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Starship Operators change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Starship Operators worth watching?
- Starship Operators holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama, drama and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Starship Operators?
- Starship Operators stars Satomi Arai, Ayako Kawasumi, Masumi Asano, Mamiko Noto and Akeno Watanabe.
- When was Starship Operators released?
- Starship Operators was released in 2005.