So, prior to this I’m not usually interested in military theme series, but then I give Tanya a watch, and I’m hooked ! I’ve also watched the movie.
After that, I remember 86 and also finish those. The last one I’ve finished was Nippon Sangoku, and now I want more like these. I think it’s related, but I also throw Sentenced to be a Hero having same vibe, though it’s more focus on individual and has much more fantasy flavor setting-wise.
I don’t really care about the interpersonal between the character, I think I just enjoy the campaign/battle theater and the logistic side of the war.
Please throw me some of yours recs ! Thanks
Edit: Still reading the recs you guys give, thanks a lot. But for some more context I’ve watched most of Gundam entries so it’s already on my radar.


Here are some that others have yet to mention:
Among those mentioned so far, I can second:
Which prequel did you mean? So I’ve watched the main season of SAO back when it’s aired, but I don’t think it’s for me (too much romance going on story-wise) so I dropped it. Is this the prequel you mean?
I liked the 2nd season but it’s Gun-Gale. So I’ve watched those and it’s SAO Gun-Gale spin-off. I already watched the rest of your suggestions’.
That’s good enough IMO. As long as you can recognise some of the returning characters, and not be too lost, you’re good to go!
Also, I should have elaborated in the original comment:
super minor SAO: Alice meta spoiler
The first part (Alicization) of this big arc is the precursor / setup towards the big war. The war only truly starts in the second part (War of Underworld).
Glad you have watched the rest!
Ah, gotcha. Alright then it goes to the watchlist. Thanks.