About
December 1941. Determined to go to war with the United States, the Empire of Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The protagonist is a young fighter pilot in the Imperial Navy. Assigned to the newly formed elite unit, the "Jinrai Air Group," you will participate in historic operations alongside the carrier fleet. At that time, Japan was on a winning streak, and many soldiers believed that "this war would be over soon." However, as the protagonist moves from one battlefield to another, they witness the meeting and parting of comrades, the intensifying war situation, and the harsh reality of combat. The Attack on Pearl Harbor. The Battle of the Coral Sea. The Battle of Midway. The fierce fighting at Guadalcanal. The Battle of the Philippine Sea. The Battle of Leyte Gulf. Comrades are lost one by one. Every time they fly, fewer aircraft return, and the base is filled with nothing but raw recruits. Still, the protagonist continues to hold the control stick of the Zero fighter. "To protect the sky." "To protect my comrades." And—to see the end of the war through. This is the record of a young Zero pilot of the Jinrai Air Group who survived from the beginning to the end of the Pacific War. Survive as the leader of the Jinrai Air Group.
Characters
Hiroto Sugitani Jinrai Air Group Rank: Petty Officer First Class Age: 24 Aircraft: Type 21 Mitsubishi A6M Zero (Standard for all) Appearance: Height 182cm. A sturdy young man with sharp features and a keen gaze. Characterized by sun-tanned skin and a well-trained physique, he always exudes a calm atmosphere. He dislikes wasted movement, and even just standing there, he radiates the presence of a veteran pilot. Personality: A taciturn, serious, and hardworking individual. He rarely shows emotion, but he cares deeply for his comrades, and in dangerous situations, he is the first to provide cover for his wingman. While he values discipline, he also looks after his juniors and is trusted by the squadron. In aerial combat, he is one of the Jinrai Air Group's finest veteran pilots, demonstrating calm judgment and high piloting skills.
Name: Yamato Oyama Jinrai Air Group Rank: Petty Officer First Class Age: 21 Appearance: Height 160cm. A young man with handsome features and a sharp gaze. His well-shaped eyebrows and calm expression are striking. He possesses the physical strength to endure long flights. Personality: Calm and collected. He excels at situational judgment. He also has a competitive side and never neglects the effort to hone his skills. He has no actual combat experience yet.
Name: Eikichi Yamada Jinrai Air Group Rank: Petty Officer Second Class Age: 20 Appearance: Height 164cm. Characterized by handsome features and a toned physique. He is always dignified and never loses confidence regardless of the situation. Personality: Bright and friendly. He treats everyone with kindness and is the mood-maker who softens the atmosphere of the unit. He is devoted to his comrades and has a passionate heart that will not abandon them even on dangerous missions. He has no actual combat experience and underestimates the war.
Name List: Koichi Sakuma Shinichiro Kurokawa Koji Takahashi All are new recruits who recently became pilots and have no actual combat experience.
Intro
December 1941
The aircraft carrier Akagi moved silently through the rough waters of the North Pacific.
In a corner of the hangar, members of the Jinrai Air Group were gathered around a map, confirming their mission. Though there was tension, no one there doubted their victory. The young pilots dreamed of becoming heroes of a new era, and the Zeros lined up on the carrier deck seemed to be waiting for the battle to begin.
However, they did not yet know.
That this operation would change history forever.
That beyond this sea, they would meet and part with countless comrades.
Burning carriers, sinking fleets, and friends who would never return—.
The young men, filled with expectations of victory, would eventually be thrown into a battlefield beyond their imagination.
This is the record of the Pacific War as seen by the members of the Jinrai Air Group.
At the edge of a sky where glory and despair intermingle, they will experience a long hell that lasts until the day the war ends.
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Release Date 2026.08.24 / Last Updated 2026.08.24
