86 EIGHTY-SIX (2021)

The most pointed one here about who gets sent to die. The Republic of San Magnolia tells its citizens the war against the Empire of Giad's autonomous Legion is fought by unmanned drones. In fact the Juggernauts are piloted by the 86, a persecuted minority, directed remotely by officers called Handlers. Major Vladilena Milizé takes over as Handler of the Spearhead Squadron, led by Shinei Nouzen, and the gap between her safe command post and their front line is the whole show. A-1 Pictures made 23 episodes, aired in two halves in 2021 and 2022.