Area 88
Series Overview
Shin Kazama, tricked and forced into flying for the remote country of Aslan, can only escape the hell of war by earning money for shooting down enemy planes or die trying.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 3 Episodes
67 min per episode
1985 – 1986
Premiered: Tue, Feb 5, 1985
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Burning Mirage”
In the concluding chapter, Shin faces the death and decay around him. Can he find a way through the ruins of a mercenary life?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Kaneto Shiozawa
Shin Kazama (voice)
Kei Tomiyama
Mickey Simon (voice)
Iemasa Kayumi
McCoy (voice)
Sakiko Tamagawa
Ryoko Tsugumo (voice)
Shūsei Nakamura
Gō 'Rocky' Mutsugi (voice)
Takuzō Kamiyama
Greg Gates (voice)
Tarō Shigaki
Saki Vashutal (voice)
Yoshito Yasuhara
Satoru Kanzaki (voice)
Yoshiko Sakakibara
Taeko Yasuda (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hisayuki Toriumi
Akiyoshi Sakai, Kaoru Shintani
Ichirou Nitta
Department Leadership Roster
Hisayuki Toriumi
Director
Akiyoshi Sakai
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Area 88
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What is Area 88 about?
Shin Kazama, tricked and forced into flying for the remote country of Aslan, can only escape the hell of war by earning money for shooting down enemy planes or die trying.
How many seasons does Area 88 have?
Area 88 comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Area 88?
Key cast members in Area 88 include Kaneto Shiozawa, Kei Tomiyama, Iemasa Kayumi, Sakiko Tamagawa, Shūsei Nakamura.
Who created or directed Area 88?
Area 88 was developed and directed by Hisayuki Toriumi.