Area 88
エリア88
Area 88 is a ova anime with 3 listed episodes from Studio Pierrot. Use this page for synopsis, release timing, trailer links, score history, and internal links to its season and genres.
Synopsis
After being tricked into signing a document by someone he considered a friend, Shin Kazama is forced to become a fighter pilot in the foreign legion of mercenaries, who are fighting in a civil war for the nation of Aslan. Hellbent on earning enough money to break his contract and return to Japan, Shin has managed to become one of the most lethal pilots at the base known as Area 88. But having spent so much time in a place where one's life is always in jeopardy, will Shin remain the same man if and when he can return to the civilian world? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
At a Glance
Type and status
OVA · Completed
Season
Season not confirmed
Primary studio
Studio Pierrot
Episodes
3
Background
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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What is Area 88 about?
After being tricked into signing a document by someone he considered a friend, Shin Kazama is forced to become a fighter pilot in the foreign legion of mercenaries, who are fighting in a civil war for the nation of Aslan. Hellbent on earning enough money to break his contract and
How many episodes does Area 88 have?
Area 88 currently lists 3 episodes.
Who worked on Area 88 and when did it air?
Area 88 is associated with Studio Pierrot and aired Feb 5, 1985 to Jun 15, 1986.