"Yukikaze" is a Japanese science fiction novel written by Chōhei Kambayashi. First published in 1984, it is set in a future where Earth is under attack from an alien force known as the Jam. The story follows a fighter pilot named Yukikaze, who operates a highly advanced aircraft that possesses artificial intelligence, as he battles against the Jam and grapples with the nature of his existence. The novel explores themes of war, technology, and the relationship between humans and machines. It has gained a cult following and has been adapted into an anime OVA, further expanding its influence in the science fiction genre.