86 EIGHTY-SIX English Sub & Dub

About 86 EIGHTY-SIX

86 EIGHTY-SIX (86－エイティシックス－) blends action, drama and mecha by A-1 Pictures (2021). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: Called “Juggernaut,” these are the unmanned combat drones developed by the Republic of San Magnolia in answer to the attacks by the autonomous unmanned drones of the neighboring Empire of Giad, the “Legion”. But they’re only unmanned in name.

Along the way, in reality, they are piloted by the Eighty-sixers—those considered to be less than human and treated as mere tools. Determined to achieve his own mysterious ends, Shin, the captain of Spearhead Squadron, which is comprised of Eighty-sixers, continues to confront a hopeless war on a battlefield where only death awaits him.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Shinei Nouzen (Shouya Chiba) and Vladilena Milizé (Ikumi Hasegawa) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 11 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by A-1 Pictures, so the studio's house style defines how 86 EIGHTY-SIX looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A community score of 8.3/10 puts it among the better-received action titles. Voice casting, including Shouya Chiba as Shinei Nouzen, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2021, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.