Azur Lane
English title: Azur Lane the Animation
Japanese title: アズールレーン THE ANIMATION
Alternative titles: Azur Lane
Type: TV
Source: Game
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 3, 2019 to Mar 20, 2020
Broadcast: Thursdays at 23:30 (JST)
Duration: 23 min per ep
Rating: R+ - Mild Nudity
Studios: Bibury Animation Studios
Producers: Frontier Works, Sotsu, Nitroplus, TOHO animation, i0+, Yostar Pictures, Stray Cats
Licensors: Funimation
Genres: Action, Sci-Fi
Themes: Anthropomorphic, Military

When the "Sirens," an alien force with an arsenal far surpassing the limits of current technology, suddenly appeared, a divided humanity stood in complete solidarity for the first time. Four countries—Eagle Union, Royal Navy, Sakura Empire, and Iron Blood—formed Azur Lane, paving the way for the improvement of modern warfare, which led to an initial victory against the common threat. However, this tenuous union was threatened by opposing ideals, dividing the alliance into two. Sakura Empire and Iron Blood broke away and formed the Red Axis, and humanity became fragmented once again.

As a seasoned and experienced fighter, the "Grey Ghost" Enterprise shoulders Azur Lane's hope for ending the war. But behind her stoic persona hides a frail girl, afraid of the ocean. Even so, she continues to fight as she believes that it's the only purpose for her existence. Meanwhile, Javelin, Laffey, and Unicorn—three ships from the union—stumble upon Ayanami, a spy from the Red Axis. Strange as it may seem, they try to befriend her, but as enemies, their efforts are for naught. Still, they persevere in hopes of succeeding one day.

Amidst the neverending conflict within humankind, the keys that could unite a fragmented race might exist: a soldier coming to terms with her mysterious personality and camaraderie between those with different ideals.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

The final two episodes were originally scheduled to broadcast on December 19 and December 26, 2019, but were delayed to March 13 and March 20, 2020, respectively.