Series synopsis
86 EIGHTY-SIX, also known as ８６―エイティシックス― is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy war & politics television series that premiered on Gunma TV on April 11, 2021. It ended on March 20, 2022. It stars Ikumi Hasegawa, Shoya Chiba, Natsumi Fujiwara and Seiichiro Yamashita.
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 fig ...
Premise
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.
Premise: Will you remember me?
Cast and characters
Leading 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)
Guest cast
- Ayaka Shimizu as Hyades (voice)
- Tomohiro Ono as Male recruit (voice)
- Yoshino Aoyama as Female recruit (voice)
- Miwa Natsuki as Female newscaster (voice)
- Kazumasa Nakamura as Pilot (voice)
- Momo Ishibashi as (voice)
- Miho Okasaki as (voice)
- Satoshi Niwa as (voice)
- Katsuyuki Miura as Man (voice)
- Makoto Sahara as Soldier (voice)
- Satoshi Inomata as Man (voice)
- Wataru Katoh as Man (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 28 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | March 28, 2021 | March 5, 2022 |
| Season 1 | 23 | April 11, 2021 | March 20, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-broadcast Special | March 28, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Poppies Bloom Red on the Battlefield Season 1, episodes 01-11 recap. In this recap episode, Lena reflects on the events of the past months, and how she came to meet the men and women of Spearhead. |
June 27, 2021 |
| 3 |
Visual Commentary Special Episode It's time for a special recap episode, as the voice actors walk us through their favorite scenes in the second season. |
November 14, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Undertaker The Republic of San Magnolia fights a safe humane war using drones. In reality, however, the drones are piloted by humans called 86s, who are called “pigs” and considered less than human. |
April 11, 2021 |
| 2 |
Spearhead As Lena lives a life of safety and comfort inside the walls of her city, the 86ers fight a terrible battle against an unstoppable and inhuman enemy. |
April 18, 2021 |
| 3 |
I Don't Want to Die Lena finds herself growing closer to the Spearhead squadron, or so she thinks. But a deadly battle drastically changes her perspective. |
April 25, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Gunma TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 11, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 20, 2022 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 00:00:00 |