Area 88 (TV)

Type

TV

Episodes

12

Status

finished

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

PG

Aired

2004-01-09

Season

Winter 2004

Description:

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)

Alternative Titles:

エリア88, Area 88 (2004)

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Ep.Length

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Rating

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Status

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Description:

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Episodes

12

Ep.Length

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Rating

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Status

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Description:

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Episodes

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Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

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Aired

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Description:

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Episodes

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Ep.Length

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Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

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Aired

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Description:

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Episodes

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Ep.Length

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Rating

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Status

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Aired

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