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.

From there, 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 unexplained 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. Voice work is led by Shouya Chiba as Shinei Nouzen and Ikumi Hasegawa as Vladilena Milizé. This one is best suited 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

Production sits with A-1 Pictures, which means the visual identity of 86 EIGHTY-SIX follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Viewers rate it 8.3/10, which signals strong word of mouth. Voice casting, including Shouya Chiba as Shinei Nouzen, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2021, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.