86 EIGHTY-SIX
TV-MA2021•24m•8.1/10
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyWar & Politics
Ratings
🎬TMDb
8.1/10(213)
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.
Production
A-1 Pictures, Shirogumi, Aniplex, Bandai Spirits, KADOKAWA, Project-86
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 11, 2021
Last Aired
March 20, 2022
Networks
Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Undertaker
Air date: 2021-04-11
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.
E2
Spearhead
Air date: 2021-04-18
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.
E3
I Don't Want to Die
Air date: 2021-04-25
Lena finds herself growing closer to the Spearhead squadron, or so she thinks. But a deadly battle drastically changes her perspective.
E4
Real Name
Air date: 2021-05-02
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.
E5
I'm With You
Air date: 2021-05-09
Lena learns the truth about the upcoming end of the war, and how the Legion is a much more deadly threat than she thought.
E6
Through to the End
Air date: 2021-05-16
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.
E7
Will You Remember Me?
Air date: 2021-05-23
As the day of the festival arrives, Lena and Shin watch the fireworks and enjoy a brief respite from their battles.
E8
Let's Go
Air date: 2021-05-30
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.
E9
Goodbye
Air date: 2021-06-06
Shin confronts his brother deep within Legion held territory. But even if he wins, there's no going back.
E10
Thank You
Air date: 2021-06-13
The crew of Spearhead has left on their final mission, never to return home. What awaits them outside the borders of their home?
E11
Here We Go
Air date: 2021-06-20
Spearhead Squadron comes to the end of their long road, and a new journey begins for Lena...
E12
Welcome
Air date: 2021-10-03
Spearhead awakens to find themselves in a strange new land, while Lena continues her battles as a Handler.
E13
It's Too Late
Air date: 2021-10-10
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?
E14
Glad to Be Here
Air date: 2021-10-17
The crew of Spearhead find themselves back on the battlefield, as the tide of the war turns against the Federacy.
E15
Welcome Back
Air date: 2021-10-24
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?
E16
Even So
Air date: 2021-10-31
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...
E17
I Won't Forget
Air date: 2021-11-07
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...
E18
The Truth Is
Air date: 2021-11-21
The team prepares for a final suicide mission against "Morpho," a massive railgun Legion capable of single-handedly turning the tide of the battle.
E19
Stay This Way Forever
Air date: 2021-12-05
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.
E20
Together Unto Death
Air date: 2021-12-19
Deep in enemy territory, with supplies running low and damage piling up, Nordlicht makes a final desperate march towards Morpho.
E21
All That's Left
Air date: 2021-12-26
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.
E22
Shin
Air date: 2022-03-13
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...
E23
Handler One
Air date: 2022-03-20
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, they arrived at a new meeting in the Federacy. They fight, suffer, and see a ray of hope. This is a story of boys and girls who have begun to move little by little. At the end of their journey, what is reflected in their eyes?
Cast
Ikumi Hasegawa
Vladilena 'Lena' Milizé (voice)
Shoya Chiba
Shinei Nouzen (voice)
Natsumi Fujiwara
Theoto Rikka (voice)
Seiichiro Yamashita
Raiden Shuga (voice)
Saori Hayami
Anju Emma (voice)
Sayumi Suzushiro
Kurena Kukumila (voice)
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