In this episode we dive headfirst into 86’s brutal drone war nonsense. The Republic claims a “bloodless conflict,” but it’s really run on invisible 86ers shoved into glass-cannon mechs. We chat about Lena’s efforts to bring hope to Shin and his crew, and what this anime reminds us of in terms of undertones that were not so subtle. We also touch on Shin’s psychic telepathy angle and that slow-burn connection between him and Lena. Sure, the pacing stumbles with flashbacks on repeat and a few loose threads never get resolved, but the heart of the story still packs a punch.

Next Week's Pick: "Rokudo Bad Girls"

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 Anime Info and Our Ratings: 

 
• Producers: Aniplex, Kadokawa
 
• Studio: A-1 Pictures
 
• Part 1 Aired: April 2021 - June 2021
 
• Part 2 Aired: October 2021 - March 2022
 
• Genres: Mecha, Military, Science Fiction, Drama, Action
 
• Source: Light Novel
 
• Number Of Episodes: 23
 

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• Jack’s Score: 8/10
 
• Rick’s Score: 9/10