Area 88

Area 88 (2004)

EndedAnimation showAction, Anime, War

Area 88 takes place in the late 1970s/early 1980s and is largely set in a war-embroiled Middle Eastern country called the Kingdom of Asran. The war uses mercenary fighter pilots, with its headquarters at a secret desert air force base called Area 88. Up-and-coming airline pilot Shin Kazama gets tricked into signing up by his "friend" Satoru Kanzaki. Facing execution for deserting from Area 88, Shin reluctantly turns into a fighter pilot and attempts to serve his three year contract out. Area 88 attracts all kinds of people with all kinds of assorted and often sordid pasts. Among the other mercenaries are Mick Simon, an American who couldn't adjust to normal life after his tour of duty in the Vietnam War. Mick becomes Shin's best friend at Area 88. Another familiar sight at Area 88 is McCoy, a greedy weapons dealer who sells everything the mercenaries need from toilet paper to the plan...

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Scheduleevery Thursday (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12Lock On - Wings of the WindMar 25, 2004
S01E11Truth - Truth of the SandMar 18, 2004
S01E10Fire Ball - Contrails of DestinyMar 11, 2004
S01E09Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of SoundMar 4, 2004
S01E08Sand Glass - Sand's BulletFeb 26, 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Area 88' premier?

'Area 88' premiered on January 8th, 2004.

What is the premise of 'Area 88'?

'Area 88' follows the story of Shin Kazama, a former commercial airline pilot who finds himself forced to become a mercenary fighter pilot for a foreign country's military.

Who is Shin's best friend in 'Area 88'?

Shin's best friend in 'Area 88' is Mickey Simon, a fellow mercenary pilot.

What is the name of the foreign country that Shin fights for in 'Area 88'?

The foreign country that Shin fights for in 'Area 88' is called Aslan.

What is the name of the opposing force in 'Area 88'?

The opposing force in 'Area 88' is called Roundel.

Who is the leader of the opposing force in 'Area 88'?

The leader of the opposing force in 'Area 88' is a pilot named McCoy.

Who produced the music for 'Area 88'?

The music for 'Area 88' was produced by Kazunori Maruyama.

How many episodes are in 'Area 88'?

There are a total of 12 episodes in 'Area 88'.

Does 'Area 88' have an English dub?

Yes, 'Area 88' has an English dub that was produced by ADV Films.

Who directs the Japanese version of 'Area 88'?

The Japanese version of 'Area 88' is directed by Isamu Imakake.

In what year was the original 'Area 88' manga series first published in Japan?

The original 'Area 88' manga series was first published in Japan in 1979.

Who is the original creator of 'Area 88'?

'Area 88' was created by manga artist Kaoru Shintani.

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Also known as

  • Eria Hachi-Jū-Hachi (Japan)

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