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Mecha Anime Review, 86 Eighty Six
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Directed by: Ishii Toshimasa
Country: Japan
Broadcast time:
Season 1: April 11, 2021 – June 20, 2021
Season 2: October 3, 2021 – March 19, 2022
Genre: Mecha, Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Military
Status: completed
Despite being an adaptation of a novel, the mecha 86 Eighty Six anime received little attention during its run. Made in an era when most mechanical and war anime are on the decline, 86 Eighty Six proves that the genre still has potential. It discusses racial divisions, military segregation, and the dehumanization of people in buffer countries.86 Eighty Six considers commanders operating from a safe position as cowards, treating their soldiers as pawns. This anime mecha shows strong appeal. It reminds viewers that the nature of war is harsh and that peace to be predicted based on the suffering of others is hypocritical and false. A surprising show to enjoy in the era of contemporary anime.