Toaru Hikuushi e no Tsuioku

If you love airplanes, you have to watch both of these. Beautifully drawn airplanes, flight scenes and narrative. Your heart will soar. Also, there's nothing quite like the sound of propeller plane engines, amirite? 

"Kurenai no Buta - Porco Rosso" is one of my favourite Studio Ghibli films, so it's not easy for me to make a recommendation here. Nevertheless, the anime "Toaru Hikuushi e no Tsuioku" also tells of an excellent pilot with style. Just as in "Porco Rosso", "Charles" does not exactly endear himself to his authorities. In both anime there is a beautiful woman who stands by the pilot. Both anime are a dream come true for aircraft enthusiasts. Beautifully drawn flying machines and aerial acrobatics in wonderfully told stories. Both films also have interesting references, while "Porco Rosso" turns out to be a veteran and flying ace from the First World War, whose slightly rough but still righteous manner is reminiscent of the character actor Humphrey Bogart in the film "Casablanca". In the case of "Toaru", the reference via the name "Charles" to the aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh, who dared the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic from New York to Paris with the Spirit of Saint Louis, is not difficult. The daring long-haul flight also fits quite well with the story told in "Toaru Hikuushi e no Tsuioku". Both anime have very beautiful visuals, but since "Porco Rosso" is almost 20 years older and can still shine, "Toaru" simply has to admit defeat in this discipline. In terms of the soundtrack, both films are great, the feeling for wind and engine sounds of the propeller planes is very realistic. Likewise, the voice actors for the anime are very well chosen and give the characters their charismatic charm in each case, which is supported by a nice soundtrack. As always, thank you for reading and have fun watching. read more 

Protagonists involved in aviation, soft love interactions. "To Aru Hikuushi" tends to be more adventurous, while "Sky Crawlers" is more dramatic. 

- MCs in both series are pilots although in Toaru Hikuushi e no Tsuioku, the MC is a male airplane pilot, while in Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam, the MC is a female vanship pilot. - The war setting in both series are prominent. - MCs in both series tries to save a princess from certain danger and escort them to safer places. - Real airship/plane battles are evident. 

Ride the unfriendly skies. Both anime explores the idea of aviation and takes it to a level that is entertaining to watch. Allison & Lillia and Toaru Hikuushi e no Tsuioku are both series involving the theme of adventure and the theme of aircrafts in the sky. Both anime has comedy, drama, and romance that is formed between the main characters. Both series also has some emotional and tender moments as military and fighting are involved. Both anime are a great watch for those who are into the idea of aviation and adventure theme style art.