Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan

What a finale, that's all I can say. It boasts some of the best flying scenes along with emotional feel trip moments. With no season 2 announced (and probably never will), I'll really miss the world and its characters. For fans of dragons and/or aviation, I definitely recommend watching this!

What an episode. We see the D-Pilots heading off to their mission, and all I could say is, wow! What an incredible sight to behold. Definitely one of the coolest moments of the series by far. With so much on the line, the fate of Japan rests on the D-Pilots to complete the mission. Definitely one of my favorite episodes!

This episode focuses on love again and how it is an obstacle for the D-Pilots, primarily Hoshino and Amakasu. We can see how it is affecting their performance, especially what happened last episode. It's more slice of life with romantic elements, similar to episode 7. It's also has some twists that I didn't see coming. Will the D-Pilots be ready in the time for the mission? We'll just have to see!

Compared to the previous episodes, this one was rather moody and at times, dark. With characters getting into conflict with one another and a few shocking twists, it's a noticeable change in tone. The stage is getting set for their mission, and I'm looking forward to seeing what's next in the series.

This is a pretty significant episode to the series, as it shows us what exactly the D-Pilots are training for. It also reveals who the Joie Lady, the old lady who gives out yogurt to the characters throughout the series, really was. As they train for the mission that will determine the fate of the world, the bar has been set really high. I'm looking forward to seeing what the next episodes will have in store, with an amazing new OP as well!

This is pretty much a slice of life episode, without really any action or flying sequences. Not much really happens in this episode other than just our characters experiencing the feeling of love for the first time in this series. Not bad, but I do love Lilico's facial expressions in this episode, though!

With the D-Pilots still on the island from the previous episode, we see their bonding becoming stronger by the day. However, Hoshino (Penguin) still doesn't want anything to do with them, trying any means to leave the island by herself. It's a powerful, emotional episode with a heartfelt ending. A great addition to the series!

After the disastrous mission from the last episode, Hisone, along with the other D-Pilots, have been sent to an isolated island, where they have assigned to do survival training. Compared to the other previous episodes, it's more slice of life, showing us more about the other D-Pilots, as well as their bond that's slowly forming. A pretty slow-paced, but relaxing episode.

In this episode, we are introduced to three D-Pilots: Jimmy, Morris, and Penguin, all three of which have been sent to Gifu for training missions. They have their own dragons and personalities, with Jimmy probably being my favorite of the three. The episode relatively slow at first, but it does pick up the pacing once they take flight in the training mission. Still a great episode that brings plenty of action.

The air base is preparing for its annual air show with Hisone taking part. Unfortunately, she is still struggling to control Masotan, which makes it difficult for other pilots to fly with her. However, the stakes have for this air show have been elevated to new heights. It's up to Hisone and Masotan to make sure the show will be a success. The incredible flying scenes have made this episode one of my favorites so far. Definitely worth the watch!

In this episode, we see Hisone in conflict with Nao Kaizaki, another D-Pilot cadet who does not like Hisone at all. Because of this, she wants to make Hisone's life at the airbase miserable. Along the way, though, we do see a softer side of Kaizaki, and it's these moments that make me root for her as the series progresses. Overall, a solid, emotional episode!

And just like that, we’ve reached the runway. The series finale of Hisone to Masotan lands with a brilliant ending that made makes fall in love with the show in the first place. It is a deeply satisfying conclusion that successfully ties up its character arcs while delivering a beautifully bittersweet farewell. A perfect end to a fantastic journey.

Episode 11 is a brilliant penultimate episode that finally give explanation to all the purpose of the series. Everything the series has been building toward converges into a high tension race against time. The episode sets the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable finale. Can't wait to watch the last episode!

Episode 10 delivers a emotional, bittersweet narrative that forces our protag to confront the reality of sacrifice. It perfectly sets the stage for the grand finale. It is a beautiful exploration of what it means to care for someone

The show started to trades its usual lighthearted banter for an ominous atmosphere, pulling back the curtain on the true, ancient purpose behind the entire OTF program. This episode is an exceptional transition into the final act

This Ep takes the romantic tension introduced in the previous episode and escalates it into a full blown crisis lol, . It takes the usual lighthearted theme, and forcing its characters to confront mature sacrifices. I feel bad for Hisone

This one is a u turn giving us a romantic element in the series. It do give me fluffy feeling that I probably will never have. Still I'm rooting for both of them.

Episode 6 is a great episode. It delivers a dragon on jet aerial action I’ve been waiting for while. The squad is officially united, the stakes now feel real, and the show’s charm is really shown in this episode

Ep 5 takes a deeper look at the group's dynamics, I found it very endearing and it's great for their character development. It’s funny, emotionally resonated with me, and it's a great bridge for the challenges ahead in the series

This episode is the joint training exercise arc, which introduces three new female pilots from different bases across Japan, with their own distinctive dragon. Also, the show shows a fresh high flying action that leaves me eager to see how this team will eventually come together.