Deep in the sandy plains of the Middle Eastern kingdom of Asran, Japanese photojournalist Makoto Shinjou travels to the remote airbase Area 88 to document the activities of the mercenaries who destroy the country's enemies for a living. Among their ranks is Shin Kazama, a Japanese ace pilot who was tricked by his former best friend into signing a contract with the Asran's fighter squad. Because of this, he lost his career as an airline pilot and the chance to marry his fiancee Ryoko Tsugumo. Now, Shin has three choices in order to leave Area 88 and return to Japan: serve the mercenary group for three years, earn US$1.5 million, or desert the base, risking imminent death.
(Source: ANN)
Great news for this guide! Area 88 (TV) is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 12 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Area 88 (TV).
Episodes of Area 88 (TV) (12)
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Episodes
Aired
Type
1
Sky Blue - Desert Wings
01/09/2004
CANON
2
Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun
01/16/2004
CANON
3
Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky
01/23/2004
CANON
4
Desert - Skies of Betrayal
01/30/2004
CANON
5
Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge
02/06/2004
CANON
6
Cross Over - Intersection of Solitude
02/13/2004
CANON
7
Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier
02/20/2004
CANON
8
Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet
02/27/2004
CANON
9
Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound
03/05/2004
CANON
10
Fire Ball - Contrails of Destiny
03/12/2004
CANON
11
Truth - Truth of the Sand
03/19/2004
CANON
12
Lock On - Wings of the Wind
03/26/2004
CANON
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