86 is an anime series based on the light novel series of the same name written by Asato Asato and illustrated by Shirabii. The series adaptation was announced in a livestream commemorating the first anniversary of Kadokawa's "Kimirano" light novel website on March 15, 2020.[1] It is produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Toshimasa Ishii, with Toshiya Ōno writing the scripts, Tetsuya Kawakami designing the characters, and Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto composing the music. The CG is developed by Shirogumi.
The series was originally scheduled to air in 2020, but it was indefinitely delayed.[2] The series is a split-cour anime, with the first half airing on Tokyo MX and other stations from April 11 to June 20, 2021.[3][4][a] On March 28, 2021, Tokyo MX broadcast a special program commemorating the start of the series starring main cast Shōya Chiba and Ikumi Hasegawa, producer Nobuhiro Nakayama and music composer Hiroyuki Sawano.[5] The second half aired from October 3, 2021 to March 19, 2022.[6] The first opening theme is "3-bun 29-byō" (lit. 3 minutes 29 seconds) by Hitorie, while the first ending theme is "Avid" by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:mizuki and the second theme is "Hands Up to the Sky" by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Laco.[7][8] The second opening theme is "Kyōkaisen" (lit. Boundary Line) by amazarashi, while the third ending theme is "Alchemila" by Regal Lily.[9]
Crunchyroll licensed the series outside of Asia for an English simulcast and simuldub.[10][11] Muse Communication licensed the series in Southeast Asia and is streaming it on iQIYI and Bilibili.[12]
- ^ Loo, Egan (March 15, 2020). "'86' Sci-Fi Battle Light Novel Series Get TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 22, 2020). "'86' Sci-Fi Battle Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, 2020 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ Loo, Egan (December 22, 2020). "'86' Sci-Fi Battle Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals More Staff, April Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ Loo, Egan (March 27, 2021). "'86' Sci-Fi Anime Reveals 3rd Extended Trailer, Broadcast in 2 Split Halves". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Chijōha Tokuban Hōsō Kettei! - Nyūsu | Terebi Anime "86-Eiti Shikkusu-" Kōshiki Saito" 地上波特番放送決定！ - NEWS | TVアニメ「86-エイティシックス-」公式サイト [Terrestrial Special Broadcast Decided! - News | TV Anime "86-Eighty Six-" Official Website]. anime-86.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (June 26, 2021). "'86' Sci-Fi War Anime Season 2's Teaser Announces October Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 6, 2021). "'86' Sci-Fi Anime Reveals April 10 Debut, Promo Video, 18 More Cast Members, New Visual, Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ "「Avid / Hands Up to the Sky」SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] 2021.06.09 WED Release". 86 Official Anime Website. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 4, 2021). "'86' Sci-Fi War Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "FINAL UPDATE: Crunchyroll Announces Spring 2021 Anime Lineup! (4/6)". Crunchyroll. April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ Luster, Joseph (May 26, 2021). "Crunchyroll Reveals Spring 2021 Anime Dub Cast Lists, Launch Dates". Crunchyroll. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ "Thông báo nhận làm đại lí anime mới Muse xin thông báo, bọn mình sẽ nhận làm đại lí của anime 《86 -エイティシックス- (EIGHTY SIX)》". Facebook (in Vietnamese). April 2, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
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