{"product_id":"humikane-shimada-project-kagonish-strike-witches-the-sky-that-connects-us-manga","title":"Humikane Shimada \u0026 Project Kagonish - Strike Witches: The Sky That Connects Us Manga","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet in an alternate 1944, the war to liberate Britannia from the alien Neuroi has finally ended, and the 501st Joint Fighter Wing—known as the Strike Witches—has been disbanded. Scattered across the globe from war-torn Gallia and the deserts of North Africa to Suomus and Fuso, the young Witches try to enjoy some much-needed downtime and return to normal life. However, their peace is short-lived when a mysterious alien-human hybrid appears with a dire warning of another impending invasion, forcing the disbanded squad to find a way to regroup before a new threat engulfs the skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrike Witches: The Sky That Connects Us\u003c\/em\u003e (often referred to as \u003cem\u003eStrike Witches 1.5\u003c\/em\u003e) is a dieselpunk sci-fi action manga illustrated by Shin Kyogoku, based on the original concept by Humikane Shimada and Projekt Kagonish. Serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's \u003cem\u003eNyantype\u003c\/em\u003e magazine from 2009 to 2010, this single-volume anthology bridges the gap between the first and second seasons of the hit anime. Across eight fast-paced chapters, it spotlights individual members of the 501st—such as Perrine, Lynette, Shirley, Lucchini, Eila, and Sanya—offering character-driven side stories, worldbuilding, and aerial magic combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe franchise originated from Humikane Shimada's mecha-musume illustrations and expanded into a massive multimedia hit led by Gonzo and AIC's anime adaptations. Seven Seas Entertainment published this standalone graphic novel in English in June 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Notable Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumikane Shimada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girls und Panzer (Original character design), Frame Arms Girl (Character design), Busou Shinki (Character design)   \u003cstrong\u003eComparable Peers:\u003c\/strong\u003e KanColle (Mecha-musume military peer), Saga of Tanya the Evil (Alternate-WWII magic aerial combat peer), Girls' Last Tour (Post-war slice-of-life peer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeries Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e ストライクウィッチーズ キミとつながる空 (Sutoraiku Witchīzu: Kimi to Tsunagaru Sora) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strike Witches: The Sky That Connects Us \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shin Kyogoku \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Concept:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humikane Shimada, Projekt Kagonish \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kadokawa Shoten (Nyantype) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven Seas Entertainment \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009–2010 (Japan) \/ 2014 (English) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolumes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older Teen (16+) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Science Fiction, Military, Action, Fantasy, Ecchi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComics \u0026amp; manga are assumed VG+ or better unless otherwise noted. No broken spines, no writing, no stickers, and may have light shelf wear. Mid-2000s or earlier manga may have slight yellowing due to the age of the paper. All manga and comics are assumed to be pre-owned.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly multiple item orders that combine to $120 or more get free shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seven Seas Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"VG+","offer_id":46746237173845,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/7673\/7365\/files\/IMG_7789.jpg?v=1794629495","url":"https:\/\/hifilofi.shop\/products\/humikane-shimada-project-kagonish-strike-witches-the-sky-that-connects-us-manga","provider":"HiFi LoFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}