86 EIGHTY-SIX

24min

Animation

Action & Adventure

War & Politics

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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 Companies

A-1 Pictures

Shirogumi

Aniplex

Bandai Spirits

KADOKAWA

Project-86

Episodes

Cast

Undertaker

1. Undertaker

23min

11th 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.

Spearhead

2. Spearhead

23min

18th 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.

I Don't Want to Die

3. I Don't Want to Die

23min

25th Apr 2021

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

Real Name

4. Real Name

23min

2nd 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.

I'm With You

5. I'm With You

23min

9th 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 thought.

Through to the End

6. Through to the End

23min

16th 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.

Will You Remember Me?

7. Will You Remember Me?

23min

23rd May 2021

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

Let's Go

8. Let's Go

23min

30th 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.

Goodbye

9. Goodbye

23min

6th Jun 2021

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

Thank You

10. Thank You

23min

13th 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?

Here We Go

11. Here We Go

23min

20th Jun 2021

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

Welcome

12. Welcome

23min

3rd Oct 2021

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

It's Too Late

13. It's Too Late

23min

10th 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?

Glad to Be Here

14. Glad to Be Here

23min

17th Oct 2021

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

Welcome Back

15. Welcome Back

23min

24th 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?

Even So

16. Even So

23min

31st 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...

I Won't Forget

17. I Won't Forget

23min

7th 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...

The Truth Is

18. The Truth Is

23min

21st 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.

Stay This Way Forever

19. Stay This Way Forever

23min

5th 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.

Together Unto Death

20. Together Unto Death

23min

19th Dec 2021

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

All That's Left

21. All That's Left

23min

26th 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.

Shin

22. Shin

23min

13th 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...

Handler One

23. Handler One

23min

20th 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, 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?

First air date

11th Apr 2021

Last air date

20th Mar 2022

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks