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86: A bittersweet SciFi Anime

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I briefly mentioned 86 on @darnelltv@darnell.tv (regarding killer robots), but 86 (which can be watched on Crunchyroll) is a diamond 💎 in the rough, whose story at best can be described as bittersweet.

The story has an “Eastern European” feel to it, & at first glance, it seems as if this is a misplaced drama where robot drones fight other robot drones from rival nations.

However, what is revealed is that the Republic of San Magnolia forced those born with colored hair to fight on the front lines against a hostile robot/cybernetic army (you will understand why I call it robot/cybernetic once you progress further through the series).

While the silver-haired citizens enjoy the highlights of life, their colored-haired former neighbors are dying awful deaths against a mechanical foe they know little about.

This is an emotionally disturbing anime, so I would not recommend children watching it (there is not much gore, but there is a lot of death in the show).

Racism & discrimination are significant themes of 86, but it does showcase a redemptive side that is revealed towards the end (you will like it).

If you are into serious, political SciFi war dramas, then this anime is definitely for you!

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