The Worst Episodes of 86 EIGHTY-SIX
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Called “Juggernaut,” these are the unmanned combat drones developed by the Republic of San Magnolia in answer to the attacks by the autonomous unmanned drones of the neighboring Empire of Giad, the “Legion”. But they’re only unmanned in name. In reality, they are piloted by the Eighty-sixers—those considered to be less than human and treated as mere tools. Determined to achieve his own mysterious ends, Shin, the captain of Spearhead Squadron, which is comprised of Eighty-sixers, continues to fight a hopeless war on a battlefield where only death awaits him.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "86 EIGHTY-SIX" is "Undertaker", rated 7.7/10 from 904 user votes. It was directed by Toshimasa Ishii and written by Toshiya Ohno. "Undertaker" aired on 4/11/2021 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Welcome Back".
7.7/10 904 votes#1 - Undertaker
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/11/2021
The Republic of San Magnolia fights a safe humane war using drones. In reality, however, the drones are piloted by humans called 86s, who are called “pigs” and considered less than human.
Director: Toshimasa Ishii
Writer: Toshiya Ohno
7.8/10 647 votes#2 - Welcome Back
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 10/24/2021
The members of Spearhead are reunited as a massive Legion offensive looms. With the next deadly phase of the war almost here, how will they spend their remaining hours?
Director: Ryuta Kawahara
Writer: Toshiya Ohno
7.9/10 816 votes#3 - Spearhead
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/18/2021
As Lena lives a life of safety and comfort inside the walls of her city, the 86ers fight a terrible battle against an unstoppable and inhuman enemy.
Director: Kuniyasu Nishina
Writer: Toshiya Ohno
8.1/10 543 votes#4 - Together Unto Death
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 12/19/2021
Deep in enemy territory, with supplies running low and damage piling up, Nordlicht makes a final desperate march towards Morpho.
Director: Jun Shinohara
Writer: Toshiya Ohno
8.2/10 674 votes#5 - It's Too Late
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 10/10/2021
The members of Spearhead are given a brief respite from the war. But is it alright for them to enjoy themselves when so many have fallen?
Director: Takaaki Ishiyama
Writer: Toshiya Ohno
8.3/10 839 votes#6 - I Don't Want to Die
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/25/2021
Lena finds herself growing closer to the Spearhead squadron, or so she thinks. But a deadly battle drastically changes her perspective.
Director: Ryoh Ando
Writer: Toshiya Ohno
8.3/10 775 votes#7 - Real Name
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/2/2021
After a brutal death, Lena comes to terms with her real status as an Alba, and what it means to force another to fight for your sake.
Director: Ryoh Ando
Writer: Toshiya Ohno
8.4/10 725 votes#8 - Welcome
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 10/3/2021
Spearhead awakens to find themselves in a strange new land, while Lena continues her battles as a Handler.
Director: Ryoh Ando
Writer: Chiaki Nagai
8.4/10 554 votes#9 - Stay This Way Forever
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 12/5/2021
Nordlicht finds themselves up against a massive foe in the middle of enemy territory, with no hope of escape and no reinforcements coming to help.
Director: Ryuta Kawahara
Writer: Chiaki Nagai
8.5/10 747 votes#10 - Through to the End
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/16/2021
Spearhead enjoys a brief respite near the cherry blossoms outside the wall, but a deadly attack brings the dangers of war even closer to home.
Director: Kuniyasu Nishina
Writer: Toshiya Ohno
8.6/10 762 votes#11 - I'm With You
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/9/2021
Lena learns the truth about the upcoming end of the war, and how the Legion is a much more deadly threat than she though.
Director: Satsuki Takahashi
Writer: Kurasumi Sunayama
8.6/10 748 votes#12 - Will You Remember Me?
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/23/2021
As the day of the festival arrives, Lena and Shin watch the fireworks and enjoy a brief respite from their battles.
Director: Tomohiko Ito
Writer: Chiaki Nagai
8.6/10 596 votes#13 - The Truth Is
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 11/21/2021
The team prepares for a final suicide mission against "Morpho," a massive railgun Legion capable of single-handedly turning the tide of the battle.
Director: Yoshinobu Tokumoto
Writer: Kurasumi Sunayama
8.7/10 792 votes#14 - Thank You
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/13/2021
The crew of Spearhead has left on their final mission, never to return home. What awaits them outside the borders of their home?
Director: Satsuki Takahashi
Writer: Toshiya Ohno
8.7/10 707 votes#15 - I Won't Forget
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 11/7/2021
As the war with the Legion rages on, the enemy makes a final march towards the Republic of San Magnolia. Lena waits to stop them, but...
Director: Toshihiro Maeya
Writer: Toshiya Ohno
8.8/10 781 votes#16 - Let's Go
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/30/2021
Spearhead is given orders to undertake a pointless march into enemy territory, and not to stop until they're dead. Lena tries her best to stop this suicide mission from happening.
Director: Takashi Yasui
Writer: Kurasumi Sunayama
8.8/10 733 votes#17 - Glad to Be Here
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 10/17/2021
The crew of Spearhead find themselves back on the battlefield, as the tide of the war turns against the Federacy.
Director: Satsuki Takahashi
Writer: Kurasumi Sunayama
9.0/10 845 votes#18 - Here We Go
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/20/2021
Spearhead Squadron comes to the end of their long road, and a new journey begins for Lena...
Director: Ryoh Ando
Writer: Kurasumi Sunayama
9.3/10 891 votes#19 - Even So
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 10/31/2021
The Legion's large-scale offensive begins, and the Spearhead crew are sent into the thick of the fighting. But even back at base, there's no safety to be found...
Director: Ryoh Ando
Writer: Chiaki Nagai
9.4/10 1,044 votes#20 - Goodbye
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/6/2021
Shin confronts his brother deep within Legion held territory. But even if he wins, there's no going back.
Director: Ryuta Kawahara
Writer: Chiaki Nagai
9.4/10 802 votes#21 - All That's Left
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 12/26/2021
The members of Nordlicht drop out one by one in the face of the Legion's onslaught, and Shin is left to face the Morpho alone.
Director: Ryoh Ando
Writer: Kurasumi Sunayama
9.6/10 1,728 votes#22 - Shin
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/13/2022
At the end of it all and left behind once more, Shin is at the brink. Just then, someone appears, in a sea of red flowers...
Director: Toshimasa Ishii
Writer: Toshiya Ohno
9.7/10 1,738 votes#23 - Handler One
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/20/2022
The operation to destroy the Morpho was a success, and Shin and his team fulfilled their promise to return to the Federacy alive. After enjoying a brief respite, they once again wished to serve in frontline units, but they received a certain notice from Ernst. After crossing the deadly battlefields of the Republic, they arrived at a new meeting in the Federacy. They fight, suffer, and see a ray of hope. This is a story of boys and girls who have begun to move little by little. At the end of their journey, what is reflected in their eyes?
Director: Toshimasa Ishii, Ryuta Kawahara
Writer: Toshiya Ohno