Strike Witches: Road to Berlin

Strike Witches: Road to Berlin serves as the third primary television season for the long-running multimedia franchise created by Fumikane Shimada. Produced by david production and released in 2020, this installment was developed to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the series' television broadcast history. It follows the 501st Joint Fighter Wing as they participate in the liberation of Berlin, marking a return to the core cast and the narrative tone established in the original 2008 series.

The visual direction and character design maintained the franchise's signature aesthetic, which blends historical World War II aerial combat elements with the magical-girl trope. Fumikane Shimada’s original mechanical and character concepts were adapted by the studio to emphasize the series' focus on high-stakes dogfights and aerial maneuvers. The production was generally well-received by fans of the franchise, who appreciated the return to the series' foundational art style and character-focused storytelling after a long hiatus from the main television timeline.