Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow

Set in an alternate history 1944, humanity faces extinction from the Neuroi, an alien enemy from outer space. The only hope lies in the Strike Witches, a group of young girls gifted with magical powers who can pilot Striker Units, allowing them to fly and wield powerful magic. Operation Victory Arrow consists of two episodes that follow the Witches after their victory in World War II, as they deal with the lingering threat of the Neuroi and their own personal journeys.

Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow was generally well-received by fans of the series, praised for its continuation of the established lore and character development. While not a major critical release, it satisfied the existing fanbase by providing more content and exploring the aftermath of the main conflict.

• Fans appreciated the return of beloved characters and the continuation of the Strike Witches universe.
• The animation and action sequences were noted as being of good quality, consistent with the series' standard.
• The OVA format allowed for more focused storytelling on specific characters and plot threads.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely aggregated for this specific OVA release, but general sentiment from Strike Witches fans indicates enjoyment of the expanded universe and character focus.

Operation Victory Arrow was released as two separate cinematic episodes, with the first part, 'Part 1: Shōjo no Ensumo', released on August 29, 2015, and the second part, 'Part 2: Yumi wa Itsuka Tende', released on November 14, 2015.