Winter 1987 Anime

The four March sisters—faithful and gentle Meg, independent and energetic Jo, quiet and shy Beth, and amiable and precocious Amy—live actively and joyfully at home with their kind mother as they await their father's return from the Civil War. Through mutual support, they confront their destinies and grow into admirable women.

In the year 2087 AD, the United Lunar Empire Giganos initiates a war against the Earth Federation Military with the goal of seizing the planet and bringing about a "rebirth" of humankind. During an attack on a colony by Giganos' forces, three ordinary male civilians discover three top-secret Metal Armor units designated as Dragonars and pilot them to engage the enemy.

The narrative is set in a recently established community known as "Palm Town," where Patty and her Aunt Jane relocated because Jane's spouse, George, operates a medical facility there. Patty encounters difficulties adjusting to her unfamiliar surroundings and longs for her former home and the friends she left behind. However, she meets Alice and they quickly become close. They soon form a deep friendship, spending every day together exploring new experiences and having fun. Through their adventures, they encounter various individuals, building a wide circle of friends and creating joyful, lasting memories.

A music video for the song "Ojiichan no Komoriuta" by Yuuji Akimoto. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.