Area 88 (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1985, Area 88 is an animation, action & adventure and drama series.
What it’s about. Shin Kazama, tricked and forced into flying for the remote country of Aslan, can only escape the hell of war by earning money for shooting down enemy planes or die trying.
Who’s in it. Area 88 stars Kaneto Shiozawa as Shin Kazama (voice), Kei Tomiyama as Mickey Simon (voice), Iemasa Kayumi as McCoy (voice) and Sakiko Tamagawa as Ryoko Tsugumo (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Area 88 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Area 88 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Area 88 tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Area 88 (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Area 88 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Area 88 worth watching?
- Area 88 holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Area 88?
- Area 88 stars Kaneto Shiozawa, Kei Tomiyama, Iemasa Kayumi, Sakiko Tamagawa and Shūsei Nakamura.
- When was Area 88 released?
- Area 88 was released in 1985.