86: Eighty-Six
TV Series2021–2022 · 1 season · 23 episodes · Ended

86: Eighty-Six

Taste attributes: action & adventureanimationsci-fi & fantasydramarobots/ai/spaceactionfantasyfastimaginarylinearbig & variedcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survival

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, wide-ranging animated series, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

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Quality rating

7.9 /10

TMDB · 76 votes

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Streaming data: JustWatch

Seasons

Season 1

· 2021 · 23 episodes
Episodes (23)
  1. 1Undertaker11 Apr 2021

    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.

  2. 2Spearhead18 Apr 2021

    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.

  3. 3I Don't Want to Die25 Apr 2021

    Lena finds herself growing closer to the Spearhead squadron, or so she thinks. But a deadly battle drastically changes her perspective.

  4. 4Real Name2 May 2021

    After a brutal death, Lena comes to terms with her real status as an Alba, and what it means to force another to fight for your sake.

  5. 5I'm With You9 May 2021

    Lena learns the truth about the upcoming end of the war, and how the Legion is a much more deadly threat than she though.

  6. 6Through to the End16 May 2021

    Spearhead enjoys a brief respite near the cherry blossoms outside the wall, but a deadly attack brings the dangers of war even closer to home.

  7. 7Will You Remember Me?23 May 2021

    As the day of the festival arrives, Lena and Shin watch the fireworks and enjoy a brief respite from their battles.

  8. 8Let's Go30 May 2021

    Spearhead is given orders to undertake a pointless march into enemy territory, and not to stop until they're dead. Lena tries her best to stop this suicide mission from happening.

  9. 9Goodbye6 Jun 2021

    Shin confronts his brother deep within Legion held territory. But even if he wins, there's no going back.

  10. 10Thank You13 Jun 2021

    The crew of Spearhead has left on their final mission, never to return home. What awaits them outside the borders of their home?

  11. 11Here We Go20 Jun 2021

    Spearhead Squadron comes to the end of their long road, and a new journey begins for Lena...

  12. 12Welcome3 Oct 2021

    Spearhead awakens to find themselves in a strange new land, while Lena continues her battles as a Handler.

  13. 13It's Too Late10 Oct 2021

    The members of Spearhead are given a brief respite from the war. But is it alright for them to enjoy themselves when so many have fallen?

  14. 14Glad to Be Here17 Oct 2021

    The crew of Spearhead find themselves back on the battlefield, as the tide of the war turns against the Federacy.

  15. 15Welcome Back24 Oct 2021

    The members of Spearhead are reunited as a massive Legion offensive looms. With the next deadly phase of the war almost here, how will they spend their remaining hours?

  16. 16Even So31 Oct 2021

    The Legion's large-scale offensive begins, and the Spearhead crew are sent into the thick of the fighting. But even back at base, there's no safety to be found...

  17. 17I Won't Forget7 Nov 2021

    As the war with the Legion rages on, the enemy makes a final march towards the Republic of San Magnolia. Lena waits to stop them, but...

  18. 18The Truth Is21 Nov 2021

    The team prepares for a final suicide mission against "Morpho," a massive railgun Legion capable of single-handedly turning the tide of the battle.

  19. 19Stay This Way Forever5 Dec 2021

    Nordlicht finds themselves up against a massive foe in the middle of enemy territory, with no hope of escape and no reinforcements coming to help.

  20. 20Together Unto Death19 Dec 2021

    Deep in enemy territory, with supplies running low and damage piling up, Nordlicht makes a final desperate march towards Morpho.

  21. 21All That's Left26 Dec 2021

    The members of Nordlicht drop out one by one in the face of the Legion's onslaught, and Shin is left to face the Morpho alone.

  22. 22Shin13 Mar 2022

    At the end of it all and left behind once more, Shin is at the brink. Just then, someone appears, in a sea of red flowers...

  23. 23Handler One20 Mar 2022

    The operation to destroy the Morpho was a success, and Shin and his team fulfilled their promise to return to the Federacy alive. After enjoying a brief respite, they once again wished to serve in frontline units, but they received a certain notice from Ernst. After crossing the deadly battlefields of the Republic…

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What lines up

  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Wholesomeness: Balanced, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
  • Setting / scale: Big / varied, where this profile leans small / confined

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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.

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

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Details

Genre
Action & Adventure
Year
2021
Episode length
24 min
Status
Ended
Studio
A-1 Pictures
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