Area 88

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Fans seeking gritty, realistic 1980s anime with thrilling aerial combat will find a consistent must-watch experience in Area 88.

📖 SYNOPSIS

Area 88 was published by Central Park Media as three VHS tapes and laserdiscs in 1992. In 2000, the first two episodes were released on DVD. In 2006, ADV Films acquired the license and released a DVD version of the OVA edited into two long episodes. Discotek Media published a remaster of Area 88 on DVD on October 30, 2018.

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🎭 CHARACTERS

Shin Kazama

Top ace at Area 88, Shin Kazama, tricked into service, struggles to maintain his humanity amidst war.

Portrayed by Shiozawa Kaneto, Koyasu Takehito

Micky Simon

Disgraced Vietnam vet, Mickey Simon is Area 88's self-proclaimed second best pilot and Shin's close friend.

Portrayed by Seki Tomokazu, Tomiyama Kei

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Area 88

Studio

Studio Pierrot

Season

Winter 1985

Start Date

1985-02-05

End Date

1986-06-15

Episodes

3

Type

OVA

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