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Area 88

Area 88

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7.53
Rating
OVA
Type
1h 5 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 2
DUB 2
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Studio PierrotActionAdventureRomanceDramaMilitary

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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StatusFinished Airing
Score7.53
TypeOVA
Duration1h 5 min
AiredFeb 5, 1985
StudioStudio Pierrot
JapaneseArea 88
CountryJP
ProducerStudio Pierrot, Discotek Media, ADV Films, Central Park Media
Total Episodes2
FormatOVA

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About Area 88

Here is what Area 88 is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and romance anime by Studio Pierrot (1985). 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 striving. Through the course of the series, Shin needs to deal with the consequences of killing and companions dying around him as tries to keep his mind on freeing himself from this nightmare.

In an action series like this, 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. The action focus matters here: 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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Frequently Asked Questions

You can watch Area 88 online free in HD on Anime English. Stream all episodes with English subtitles. No registration required.
Area 88 is currently finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
Area 88 belongs to the following genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Military.
Area 88 has a rating of 7.5 out of 10.
Area 88 was animated by Studio Pierrot.
Yes. Anime English provides Area 88 with English subtitles (sub). Dubbed versions may be available depending on the series.

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