

The show follows a group of elite 86ers (as part of the Spearhard Squad) with Shinei Nouzen as their leader. However, these members are not treated equally as other sectors as result of many complicated events. Speaking of which, what exactly is the 86? In general definition, they are pilots representing the Republic of San Magnolia. She's a beacon of hope for the 86 Squadron. As such, Lena represents much more than just the average Handler. Within her squadron, she tries to forge a bond together even during their toughest times. She often speaks out and challenges morality issues with her superiors. Lena's character is portrayed as human by her actions. It seperates herself from her superiors and above all, she fights for equality rather than winning the war. Coming off as one of the most human characters in the show, she treats others like humans than tools. Off the bat, we have Major Vladilena 'Lena' Milize, who serves as a Handler in the Republic forces. However, it make take a bit of time to understand what our characters are capable of and why they exist. You don't need a rocket science degree to understand the technological advancements of their world.

While 86 may be somewhat more complicated than the average sci-fi anime you see these days, it's also fairly watchable for new viewers. However, I do want to distress not to think too hard into this show. He managed to put together a storyboard to compensate with the artistic talents of the staff and make this show into a reality. Let's of course not forget about the director, Toshimasa Ishii. Producer Nobuhiro Nakayama has previously worked on other sci-fi projects such as Heavy Object, A Certain Magical Index, and Accel World, among others. From the machines, battle sequences, to the character design themselves, every bit of production makes a strong impression. It manages to capture the essence of a military sci-fi by the high quality animation. A-1 Pictures can sometimes be a missed bag but make no mistake, this show doesn't step over its toes and overestimate itself. manages to maintain a stellar force of animated quality. Behind the closed doors of their society has unimaginable secrets.Īdvertised as a military science fiction, I first want to mention that above all else, the anime Yet, the story of 86 runs far deeper than just a frontline war. War itself lays the foundation of this show and with it, characters comes to understand what it means to live, survive, and fight. Plagued by an ongoing war for 9 years, you can imagine how both Republic of San Magnolia and Empire of Giad's lives have been shattered. The number 86 doesn't sound very special at first glance, until you realize the dark story behind it.


When the fates of these young souls from two different worlds collide, will it ignite the spark that lights their path to salvation, or will they burn themselves in the flames of despair? Infamous for being the sole survivor of every squadron he's been in, he insists on shouldering the names and wishes of his fallen comrades. Shinei Nouzen is the captain of the Spearhead squadron. Shunned by her peers for being a fellow Eighty-Six supporter, she continues to fight against their inhumane discrimination. Vladilena Milizé is assigned to the Spearhead squadron to replace their previous Handler. Known within the military as the Eighty-Six, they are forced to fight against the Empire's autonomous Legion under the command of the Republican "Handlers." While the silver-haired Alba of the Republic's eighty-five sectors live safely behind protective walls, those of different appearances are interned in a secret eighty-sixth faction. According to the Republic of San Magnolia, their ongoing war against the Giadian Empire has no casualties-however, that is mere propaganda.
