Submarine 707R

To combat the terrorist organization known as "USR", eleven countries combine their naval forces to form the Peace-Keeping Navy. However, all hell breaks loose when Admiral Red and his USR submarine UX crash the PKN's inaugural ceremony and destroy majority of the fleet. At the last minute, when the UX lands the final blow on the aircraft carrier Apollo-Norm, the obsolete Japanese submarine 707 appears from out of nowhere and sacrifices itself to save the PKN flagship. Six months later, Captain Youhei Hayami is called back to duty to lead a new group of recruits and captain an all-new 707 in the war against terrorism underwater.

Directed by —, Submarine 707R leans on a strong ensemble — Ben Hiura, Akira Ishida, Daisuke Sakaguchi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2003.