Anime Digest
The withdrawal of the Spearhead Squadron over the horizon does nothing to conceal the ferocity of the Republic of San Magnolia’s never-ending propaganda. Vladilena Milizé continues to operate as “Handler One,” the commander of yet another dehumanised 86th faction squadron in the ongoing war against the Legion. Shinei Nouzen and his team are held captive in a military installation held by the Federal Republic of Giad, formerly known as the Giadian Empire, on the Western Front. The newly formed government awards the eighty-six saved people full citizenship and freedom. The group is hosted by President Ernst Zimmerman personally, and they meet his adoptive daughter and the final Empress, Augusta Frederica Adel-Adler. However, amid the troubled times, Shinei and his crew believe they will succeed in their mission. They are later back in the thick of the Legion’s assault as soldiers of the Federacy’s Nordlicht Squadron, escorted by Augusta Frederica. However, they understand that death and misery on the front lines are the only solaces they know.
The Feel Good Part
The anime’s narrative and concepts are outstanding. It is an enthralling narrative at its foundation, derived from source material that seamlessly merges parts of human history with a separate planet.
The Disappointing Factor
The production is no good than the first part. There seems to be a tad bit of change in the pacing of the storytelling in this anime.
In-Depth Analysis
The visual story of 86 EIGHTY-SIX sets it apart from other anime series. Anime has become well-known as a visual medium for its storytelling method, which focuses on providing exposition through dialogue. Thoughts must all be conveyed, the whole cosmos and systems are explained, and a few action scenes do not include fight sequences. In 86 EIGHTY-SIX, all of it is thrown out the window in favour of better camera angle views, colours, movement, and facial expressions to communicate the story.
Star Power
Shoya Chiba, who voices protagonist Shin, deserves special recognition for his outstanding performance. The first season concentrates on Lena and her growth, whereas Shin is quiet in both voice and demeanour. Shin has the opportunity to mature in the second course. Shin’s uncaring exterior begins to show cracks as his monotone monologue continues. He laughs in irony, strikes out in moments of emotional anguish, and screams in pain and dread towards the end. Shoya Chiba personifies all of this within Shin, and his performance brought tears to my eyes at each of Shin’s emotional struggles.
Overall Opinion
Despite the production troubles that hampered 86 Part 2, one thing is certain: the anime’s ability to express its concepts, characters, and narrative were unaffected by a three-month delay from its previous two episodes. Even a whole season hiatus cannot erase the initial thrill and involvement we had when viewing the series every week.
