Area 88
Series Overview
The adventures of a young pilot in a war torn country. Shin Kazama was duped into singing a three-year contract at Area 88, a secluded mercenary air force base. Determined to earn $1.5 million to buy his way out of the obligation and return home, killing becomes second nature to Shin as he quickly rises to the top rank at Area 88. He begins to question whether he is still fighting for survival, or like his fellow mercenaries, for the sheer excitement and camaraderie of battle.
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
25 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Fri, Jan 9, 2004
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Lock On - Wings of the Wind”
Because of expenses related to his crash, Shin can't buy his freedom. Shinjou is expelled from the Area. Shin finds out Kanzaki and Ryoko are getting married, so he buys a new plane and attempts to desert.
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Cast & Creators
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Shin-ichiro Miki
Makoto Shinjou (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Micky Simon (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
Shin Kazama (voice)
Hikaru Midorikawa
Satoru Kanzaki (voice)
Sanae Kobayashi
Kitri Parveneh (voice)
Hiroki Takahashi
Saki Vashtar (voice)
Satsuki Yukino
Ryoko Tsugumo (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
McCoy (voice)
Masaya Takatsuka
Greg Gates (voice)
Ryo Hirohashi
Kim Aba (voice)
Shingenori Souya
Gustav Tanherm (voice)
Koji Haramaki
Roundell (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isamu Imakake
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
International Certification Matrix
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Area 88 about?
The adventures of a young pilot in a war torn country. Shin Kazama was duped into singing a three-year contract at Area 88, a secluded mercenary air force base. Determined to earn $1.5 million to buy his way out of the obligation and return home, killing becomes second nature to Shin as he quickly rises to the top rank at Area 88. He begins to question whether he is still fighting for survival, or like his fellow mercenaries, for the sheer excitement and camaraderie of battle.
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 Shin-ichiro Miki, Tomokazu Seki, Takehito Koyasu, Hikaru Midorikawa, Sanae Kobayashi.
Who created or directed Area 88?
Area 88 was developed and directed by Isamu Imakake.