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86 is about a constant theme in human history:
When a majority group takes power and says a subset of other humans are subhuman.

This is not a feel good anime, nor does it have amazing art, or a giant budget, but it is one that chilling mirror much of human history - one where there is two sides: a victor and group wiped out of existence.

The character development isn't great - heck the characters don't live long enough to have a character development; which is frighteningly similar to how minority groups are treated in most of the major wars in the past and current.

The art ... is uses metaphor rather than some of the actual "gruesome" art you may see in other animes to keep it away from horror and focus on the main storyline: a 'naive' major who learns to understand that the majority-group narrative of de-humanization is a fiction, in a story quite parallel to the few Germans who fought for the rights of minorities in the German government pre World War 2.

Story: Good, not too generic background. Interesting
Art: Average art, not too good. Although some characters looked better then normal ;-)
Sound: Pretty good choice of sound in areas, esp. areas that are pictured to be stressful or the like, quite interesting
Character: Pretty good character development, stories, etc.
Enjoyment was not so much.

Overall it was average.

Main Point for me was that it was kind of embarassing that Ryner couldn't kill someone and they died by accident. I know in some cultures it is worse to kill someone by accident then to murder them. And for me I really thought "seriously? please man up a little bit, you're an ... embarrassment to the rest of us".

The development with how he had nothing and finally could fit in was an interesting twist. Although they really did not elaborate too much on the happenings in school or Assam through the 2 movies so far.

Actually, they didn't even talk about the geography between too much besides to tell you the 4 main countries. What is the world exactly, what planet are they on. etc..?
Also I like how they used "Assam" which geographically makes no sense, but its funny I guess?

Some of the things in the 2 movies did not make sense, such as 5 golems on their own, or why they seemed to have such an overwhelming advantage ( 15 v 3) and the 3 won. That made no sense although I guess they were trying to add suspense?

Overall this really was not a great one to watch i believe and I think there were many other things I know that deserved a movie rather than this, or this is just a particularly bad adaptation of its source.

Ill admit, it is lacking a little in character development here and there, and in addition it may have a lacking plot. However, this anime really does end quite well, and it is one of the only animes I was wondering if I can rate over a 10, such as maybe a 12/10.

I cannot completely describe what aspect of this redeems itself to deserve the score, however when you watch it, I think that the combination of elements will speak for itself.

Therefore I would recommend this highly.

Some points I can complement (in specific):
The theme song and music was very good. Clear crisp tones and crescendos ... as well as appropriate music for certain events made it all in all a well coordinated, enjoyable experience.

The artwork in some locations was lacking, but on the whole this was some of the best artwork I have seen in comparison to other anime. I know that the anime was possible of exhibiting a much higher standard of art, as they did so on occasion, however this was very good just on general :D

I like the hidden plot as well as symbolism exhibited slightly in many of the actions of the characters as well as the animals. In addition, while they dont develop the characters too much, the characters initial personality is dynamic and fluid and they created an apt persona to the character. It combined appearance and temperment very well.

Basically

W A T CH THIS!