86 EIGHTY-SIX (2021)

Synopsis

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. 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 fight a hopeless war on a battlefield where only death awaits him.

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Cast

• Ikumi Hasegawa as Vladilena 'Lena' Milizé (voice)
• Shoya Chiba as Shinei Nouzen (voice)
• Natsumi Fujiwara as Theoto Rikka (voice)
• Seiichiro Yamashita as Raiden Shuga (voice)
• Saori Hayami as Anju Emma (voice)
• Sayumi Suzushiro as Kurena Kukumila (voice)
• Riho Sugiyama as Henrietta Penrose (voice)
• Misaki Kuno as Frederica Rosenfort (voice)
• Haruka Shiraishi as Kaie Taniya (voice)
• Haruki Ishiya as Daiya Irma (voice)

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• Torchwood
• Full Metal Panic!

BingeNext's take

If you’re into intense sci-fi with a strong emotional core, 86 EIGHTY-SIX is a gripping watch. This animated series throws you into a grim world where so-called unmanned combat drones are actually piloted by the Eighty-sixers, a group treated as less than human. The story follows Shin, the captain of Spearhead Squadron, as he fights a brutal war with a mix of determination and mystery surrounding his motives. With 23 episodes, each about 24 minutes long, it’s a solid commitment that blends action, politics, and the harsh realities of war. The animation and voice cast bring depth to a story that feels both thrilling and heartbreaking. If you liked shows like Code Geass or Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, this one will hit the right notes, offering a mix of strategy, combat, and emotional weight that keeps you hooked from start to finish.