Last Exile (TV Series)

In a world that looks like the 19th century with anti-gravity devices, Claus and Lavie are pilot and co-pilot of a Vanship and act as couriers. They become involved with a mysterious mission after rescuing a little girl from a strange star-shaped killing machine. Not willing to let the girl die, they complete the mission by delivering her to the legendary mercenary ship Sylvana, only to become part of the crew as fighter pilots. Two orphans, Claus and Lavie make a living through delivering messages via their Vanship just like their late fathers. During a Vanship race, they rescue a foreign vanship from attack by a Guild machine. The pilot is seriously injured relinquishes his dangerous 7 star mission to Claus and Lavie - to deliver a little girl - Alvis to a famous ship, the Silvana. To get closer to their dream of crossing the Grand Stream, they enter the Silvana crew with Alvis to perfect their skills as a pilot and mechanic/navigator.