Area 88
Area 88
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Synopsis
Shin Kazama, tricked and forced into flying for the remote country of Aslan, can only escape the hell of war by earning money for shooting down enemy planes or die trying. Through the course of the series, Shin must deal with the consequences of killing and friends dying around him as tries to keep his mind on freeing himself from this nightmare.
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About Area 88
Looking for background on Area 88? This action, adventure and romance series by Studio Pierrot (1985) starts out like this. In short: Shin Kazama, tricked and pushed into flying for the remote country of Aslan, can only escape the hell of war by earning money for shooting down foe planes or die attempting. Through the course of the series, Shin must deal with the consequences of killing and friends dying around him as tries to keep his mind on freeing himself from this nightmare.
With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight.
If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.
Production & Appeal
Production sits with Studio Pierrot, which means the visual identity of Area 88 follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.5/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 1985, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
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- What order should I watch Area 88 in?
- Watch Area 88 in release order, starting from Episode 1 on this site. If other seasons, movies or specials exist, they are linked from the series page.
- Is Area 88 still airing?
- Area 88 is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
- Is Area 88 worth watching?
- It holds a 7.5/10 community score and is tagged action, adventure and romance. If that mix appeals to you, it is a good candidate.
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