Project A-Ko

Project A-Ko

Year: 1986

Runtime: 83 mins

Language: Japanese

ActionComedyScience FictionAnimation

For three high-school students, fending off an alien invasion is as easy as A-B-C. In a near-future Earth, a city rises again just sixteen years after a giant meteor razed it. At the prestigious Graviton High School for Girls, newcomers A-ko and her ditzy sidekick C-ko enroll, ready to protect humanity from the extraterrestrial threat, and hope.

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Timeline & Setting – Project A-Ko (1986)

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Time period

16 years after the alien crash

The story takes place sixteen years after the cataclysm that devastated Graviton City and prompted its reconstruction. It follows a new school year for the three teens, blending ordinary high school life with sudden extraterrestrial threats. The setting juxtaposes familiar routines with ongoing mecha battles and an active alien presence.

Location

Graviton City, Graviton High School

Graviton City is a rebuilt metropolis born from a crater after an alien crash. The city functions as the battleground where large-scale alien technology and human defense collide, while daily life unfolds in its streets and schools. Graviton High School sits at the heart of the story, where A-ko, B-ko, and C-ko navigate friendships, rivalries, and extraordinary abilities amid a city under threat.

🏙️ Graviton City 🛰️ Alien Invasion 🎒 High School Life

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Main Characters – Project A-Ko (1986)

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A-ko Magami (Miki Ito)

A high-spirited, red-haired high schooler with superhuman speed and strength who treats herself as an average teen. Despite her confidence, she worries about waking up on time and sneaking into class. Her powers make her a pivotal force in both school life and battles against the invaders.

💫 Superhuman 🎒 Teen 🏫 High School

B-ko Daitokuji (Emi Shinohara)

A rich, snobbish, brilliant rival who obsesses over C-ko. She deploys increasingly extravagant mecha to secure her position and outdo A-ko, pushing the rivalry to new heights. Her cleverness hides a willingness to bend rules when stakes rise.

💎 Wealth 💥 Rivalry 🤖 Mecha

C-Ko Kotobuki (Michie Tomizawa)

A bubbly, carefree optimist who remains loyal to her friends. C-ko's positive energy and social bonds soften the rivalry between A-ko and B-ko. She becomes a focal point when D abducts her, prompting a joint effort to overcome the threat.

🎀 Cheerful 👭 Friend 🪐 Ally

D (Operative DC138621-S113) (Tessyo Genda)

A trench-coated spy from an alien faction who monitors A-ko and C-ko. D reports to a larger spacecraft and ultimately abducts C-ko, revealing the Lepton Kingdom's stakes behind the conflict. Calculating and elusive, D drives part of the film's intrigue.

🕵️ Spy 👽 Alien 🛰️ Interstellar Plot

Captain Napolipolita (Shuichi Ikeda)

Captain of the alien ship, shown as a capable commander with a wonky sense of humor and a flair for drinking. He clashes with both ground defenses and D's scheme, providing occasional comic relief amid the battle.

⚓ Captain 🍷 Drunk 🚀 Spacecraft

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Major Themes – Project A-Ko (1986)

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🤝 Friendship

The trio's bond anchors the film, as A-ko, B-ko, and C-ko balance rivalries with loyalty. They learn to trust each other despite personality clashes, especially when the stakes rise. Their alliance becomes crucial when a common threat forces them to act together beyond schoolyard squabbles.

⚔️ Rivalry

B-ko's obsession with C-ko drives escalating schemes and flashy mecha battles, while A-ko's own strengths test B-ko's plans. The rivalry fuels the action and pushes each girl to grow, even as friendships form under pressure. The escalating conflict expands from the campus to the city as alien forces arrive.

🛡️ Invasion

An all-out alien assault breaches Graviton City's defenses, drawing in the military and civilians alike. The girls' personal conflicts intersect with the larger war as D, the spy, and the invading forces threaten their world. In the end, survival depends on adapting to chaos and protecting one another.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:45

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