86--EIGHTY-SIX (light novel)
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Doblox912 said: Seiya0890 said: Something I don't understand, did not Lena saw the squadron files she would be in charge of ? And she knows their names so how come she did not noticed it was them ? Moreover this time when Shin said it was not the first time, she should have recognized his voice right away... The names were blacked on the files they showed her. Only some names were shown but not the first five, being them Ah ok thanks. Weird thing to do. |
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| What a series, A-1 really delivered it. Quite emotional final ep. I’m looking forward to a sequel. 9/10. |
Floating-Rhombus said: Can't expect anything more. Too perfect.  There's enough material for more seasons. Hope this will continue. Going to ruin the picture. It kinda looks like Shin is flipping off Lena there. Lol Btw it was an amazing final episode. Easily another 10/10, and what I love about the series that it just blew the LN out of the water. Part 2 in anime was way more enjoyable than the LN 2-3 ever was. Rare to see an anime doing a way better job than the source material that's for sure. |
| I'm so glad that they finally have met. Visuals, story, characters, music everything was amazing in this part just like the previous one. I hope we won't wait too long for the new season. |
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| “Im Home” Glad to see them all living quite normals lives now, Shin especially looks like father. Wow, what a touching reunion, The Spearhead Squadron and Handler 1 finally met in person for the first time. What a beautiful scene. God, it really was amazing. |
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| Well directed but my attachment to the series was lost for a while so emotionally reflecting on it felt really hollow to me. Pretty much like the season as a whole. This was underwhelming from an enjoyment perspective for sure with some really annoying moments/characters at times, despite the quality direction promise shown here. |
| what a banger s2. GAve it a 9/10. so now where is s3? |
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| Ladies and gentleman this is a great example on how a good anime adaptation should be made! No rushing and skipping any story parts! Adding a lot of relevant anime original scenes! Fanservice not in the form of sexy/lewd scenes, but with a properly animated and directed scenes that even better than the LN! 10/10 this episode is the best possible ending we can get to end 86 season 1 boys!!! SEASON 2 WHEN ??? |
| Wow Ernst spared no expense for the presents though. It was cute seeing Shin and Frederica cook together. Its been a while but its nice to see Shin finally get the chance to pay his respects to Eugene. In the end while Marcel was a jerk at least he owned up to it. While a little thing the photo was also a nice gesture for Nina as well one that im sure you will treasure and use to motivate herself in her life. More importantly Shinn deciding to free himself from his burdens and fight for a better future is a huge step for him. The makeshift graveyard that Lena visited really showed the cost of holding back the legions assault in both 86 and Alba lives. Can't say i feel sorry that the Alba ended up becoming second class cits after the Federacy liberated the 86 though. Though the federacy might be a foreign place for her at least Lena won't be alone. The vid recording at the end was a nice way to end the series with in showing just how much their view on Lena had changed while also featuring some amusing moments with the federacy cast as well. The most emotional moment of course was Lena meeting the team in the real and damm that was fun. Overall an most excellent ep to end the season with that combined excellent worldbuilding and emotional moments while setting the foundation for any potential sequel. Thank you A1 despite some mishaps you really delivered in the end. |
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| Such a great episode.The music,direction and the visuals everything is top tier. The way Shin and Lena POV is paralleled is quite fitting.And finally we got to see the long awaited reunion of Shin and Lena.Now they will be together and fight whatever they may face in life. A full 10/10 series.I hope to see more seasons in future. |
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| I think it's fair to say that we expected this turn of events, but damn those months of waiting were so worth it! Lets hope for a season 2! |
| here's your hopium for season 2. "We won't forget"  9/10 ending Frederica just felt unnecessary though Also imo Avid and Kyoukaisen shouldn't have been used in this episode. But I love both so I don't really care. Also chad grandpa squad Mod Edit: Extra images hidden. Show only one image in anime/manga discussion |
KarinaraMar 21, 2022 2:15 AM
| this shit is the best this season and it was delayed 70 days shit crazy |
| Tears of joy all I could do was just stay in awe at the superb direction of this episode and series. 9/10 |
| It's been broken record but I FREAKING LOVE 86 SO GODDAMN MUCH. It's been God knows how long since I've been invested in a series like this. I love everything about it. The characters, the story, the way the adaptation was handled and it's portrayal, the voice acting - I LOVE it all. This has been one of the greatest LN adaptations ever. This is how an adaptation should be. Not only giving the source it's justice but adding more to it to make it even better. The usage of colors, the imagery representation, the subtleties and the way they showed Shin and Lena's parallel in this episode where 1st half was from Shin's perspective and the 2nd being from Lena, it's perfect. Ishii is a genius and I'm so glad that it was him and his team was in charge of the series. And you can tell how passionate about the series they were just from watching the episodes. Phenomenal directing and shot compositions throughout the entire series and lots and lots of memorable scenes. Ishii and the entire team has my utmost gratitude for bringing 86 to life. This has been a masterpiece of a series. Everything was perfect. I loved this episode so so so soooo much. LOOK AT THEM. LOOK AT HOW PRECIOUS THEY ARE. THEY FINALLY PROPERLY MET.   ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED SCENE AND IT WAS MORE THAN DELIVERED. THIS IS PERFECT I'M SO HAPPY I'M FUKING CRYING. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH. As Lena would say "wasuremasen". Yes, I too won't forget. I won't forget this experience that gave me so much and I can't wait to experience it all over again with hopefully future seasons. So 86, from the bottom of my heart, Thank You. Until next time.  |
ARK-13Mar 19, 2022 12:04 PM
| well if there was anything mildly interesting about this episode, it would be the reunion. however, there ain't much to squeal about if I wasn't invested in the characters. so... what was it about this season and the series in general which was supposed to be deep, breathtaking, or whatever ppl may want to describe this as? definitely is more like a dummied-down version of your average war story. could go further and say that 86 holds some remnants to a usual battle shounen, especially considering the immense amount of time they spent with all the mecha fights. and, just like first half (and thanks to it), i didn't care much for whatever these guys were going thru. Production-wise, good animation. meh music though, despite that well-known composer or whoever, that worked on this. Just ain't a fan. Lastly, would've been nice if this wasn't delayed 3 months, but it is what it is. i think the author should write a romance novel instead |
| Holy shit these last two episodes never fail to make my tears fall. I really wish for a new season! |
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| I like how this episode reflects pretty much how I felt about this part as a whole. It starts kinda slow with the heroes coming back and having some time to themselves. Then the military aspect comes in and they want to get back into it again. Memories come flooding in, the loss of comrades, all reflected with some moments of good animation and shivering music. You feel like it will end there up until Lena's perspective comes along and shows the missing half of the picture. Reminiscent of her time with the lost 86 you hope they'll meet again amidst the unresolved conflict. Then, a sudden development and the hope rises but it appears to end again but not quite. Indeed, when that very last scene of the meeting came along and she finally recognized them it felt the same as the long awaited episode 10 but this time coming into fruition. Tears were starting to form around my eyes and that very last shot with the title drop in the shadows made it all worth it... ...almost. The huge detriment this part has isn't even its fault rather the production issues which made it difficult to maintain the hype alone. I can easily recommend this now that it is all up but going through 2 recaps and a figurine special really left a sour after taste. Thankfully new viewers won't suffer the same fate. Hopefully we get a continuation in the future. See you then. |
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| They really went all out just to make this reunion episode omg what a masterpiece. it's so beautifully executed. easy 10/10. I didn't expect this war anime would have such a beautiful ending. The thing I miss is probably the plot 'cause the delay makes me forget most of the political side of this series. I really forgot the relation between each country or whatever. my brain just can't handle it. but I'll let it slip. or maybe gonna rewatch if necessary. Thankyou 86! now.. S3 when! |
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| MASTERPEICE EPISODE AS WELL AS MASTERPEICE SERIES. I was crying when She finally met them, when Shin actually introduce him and his team to her face to face for the freaking FIRSTTT TIMEEE 🤧😭 Loved this series a lot and hope so 2nd season come soooon.  💖  |
| 10/10 best train I've ever ride and kinda regret that I did not join it much sooner. |
GethemalotMar 19, 2022 11:39 AM
| such a good episode, such an amazing anime. |
| Lena must have had a real hard emotional roller coaster ride. First she thinks and accepts that shin and co had died from their special recon mission, then she gets a glimmer of hope some of them survived when annette talks about the giad replicated para raid device needing a living 86, then she gets her hopes completely crushed when she sees the grave/memorial with the juggernaught units, fido (shell), the name plaque, and the box of name tags, and then finally she meets face to face with shin and co as her new squadron. Was really expecting her to hug shin when they showed her portrait drawings fly into the air. |
Mystic_TwilightMar 19, 2022 11:57 AM
| this new ending by Sawano just makes it everything perfect. My new favourite anime of all time. Thank to all staff that made this masterpiece and overcoming a lot of production schedule problems. ending song was LilaS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfOsUNxc2Xg |
| I can't wait for the next season or extra on 86 |
| i was dying to see this and finally i got this. it was so satisfying a great episode and a great season too. hoping for season 2 hopefully we will get announcement soon  |
| She finally caught up, the meeting was outstanding. We've finally seen him smiling from the bottom of his heart. Lena tearing up with the beautiful OST in the background and don't forget the close to perfect visuals. All I can say is that I've enjoyed this season a LOT. The fight scenes were beautiful and sound effects were legit great. It was worth the wait and it deserves a 9/10. |
   “You yourself have to change first, or nothing will change for you!” ' |
| Hey i'm thinking of ordering all the available English LN volumes. Can someone tell me if there are more events after the ones from in the anime? According to MAL the LN is still ongoing so i'm guessing there are. |
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| I'm not crying, you are. 86 is one of the most beautiful anime I've ever watched. I'm so lucky to find this anime, I'm so glad I watched this anime and I'm so proud of myself for finished this anime.    Lena has officially become a member of 86 Squad right now haha. Thank you to everyone who works behind the scenes for created a masterpiece. Thank you to 86 anime. 10/10 "We won't forget" - 86 |
StaciasMar 19, 2022 12:44 PM
| Absolutely beautiful. Blew out completely the LN version, so many small change that elevate this so far. Can any adaptation be more perfect than this? I'm actually flabbergasted... going in my favorite. 10/10 I fking wish I was an anime only man. |
| The final 3 episodes were a nice change of pace. I kind of hate the anime obsession of trying to be profound when it is clearly beyond its own limitations, but the emotional sensations from watching the characters acting out of anything but being themselves are always on point, at least in the adaptation. Kind of funny how an anime about war and social injustice can be good when it is not talking about that, and detour into an eye-roll when it is approaching the topic |
| I've watched over 300 titles and can count on one hand the ones I've watched that include mecha elements and of them, only 86 has scored higher than a 7 for me. They really took their time with this one. I'm glad to see that there might be talks of a season 2! Though I may just rush right to the LN because I'm greedy. AAAH, the emotions in Shinei's eyes was so top tier. And Theo made his way to top of my best boy list under Fido for using his creative powers for justice: making ShinxLena fanart lol |
| which chapter/volume did it end in the anime? I wanna continue 86 by reading the LN hehe |
| WTF finalllllllly!!!! 10... 10.... 10.... 10...10\10 |
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| I’m crying this anime is a masterpiece, I love it so much! The end scene was so beautifuly done!! |
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OtakuGlasses said: which chapter/volume did it end in the anime? I wanna continue 86 by reading the LN hehe It did end at volume 3! There are already 9 volumes translated in English and there are currently 11 in Japan. I hope you'll enjoy what is following! :) |
| OMG OMG!!! (>v<) what a masterpiece !! I became a 1000% complete fan-girl by the end of it <3 <3 and i was literally the luckiest while watching it! i randomly picked part 1 yesterday cause it has been sitting in my PTW since forever, not knowing that the finale episode would air today !! it was one of the most beautiful coincidences in my anime binge-watching journey hehehe~~ I'm so happy i got to watch it without all the waiting ^_^ . BUT now what am i supposed to do with my life after finishing it TT.TT please let there be a season 2 in the near future ~~ |
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