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Description
The story is about a young pilot named Shin Kazama and his experiences at Area 88, a mercenary air force base secluded in the desert of a war torn country. Shin goes from head of his class at a world renowned aviation school dating the beautiful daughter of an airline president to a mercenary fighter pilot bound to Area 88 by a three-year contract that he was duped into signing by a jealous and competitive childhood friend. Determined to earn $1.5 million dollars to buy his way out of the obligation and return home, killing becomes second nature to Shin as he quickly rises to the top rank a...
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The story is about a young pilot named Shin Kazama and his experiences at Area 88, a mercenary air force base secluded in the desert of a war torn country. Shin goes from head of his class at a world renowned aviation school dating the beautiful daughter of an airline president to a mercenary fighter pilot bound to Area 88 by a three-year contract that he was duped into signing by a jealous and competitive childhood friend. Determined to earn $1.5 million dollars to buy his way out of the obligation and return home, killing becomes second nature to Shin as he quickly rises to the top rank at Area 88. Overwrought with shame and self-loathing for what he has become, Shin begins to question whether he is still fighting for survival, or like his fellow mercenaries, for the sheer excitement and camaraderie of battle.
Note: Won the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen in 1985.
Viz published up to v5. c7 of the bunkoban. Less...
Note: Won the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen in 1985.
Viz published up to v5. c7 of the bunkoban. Less...
Type
Manga
Related Series
N/A
Associated Names
Зона 88
เอเรีย 88
エリア88
战区88
戰區88
에어리어 88
เอเรีย 88
エリア88
战区88
戰區88
에어리어 88
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Latest Release(s)
v.1 c.1 by Palmtop Scans & MANga for Men about 1 year ago
c.60 by Palmtop Scans about 1 year ago
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c.60 by Palmtop Scans about 1 year ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
23 Volumes (Complete)
10 Volumes (Reprint, Complete)
13 Volumes (Scholar, Bunkoban, Complete)
13 Volumes (Media Factory, Bunkoban, Complete)
13 Volumes (Media Factory, Reprint, Complete)
10 Volumes (Reprint, Complete)
13 Volumes (Scholar, Bunkoban, Complete)
13 Volumes (Media Factory, Bunkoban, Complete)
13 Volumes (Media Factory, Reprint, Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
No
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
N/A
Forum
1 topics, 7 posts
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User Rating
Average: 7.8 / 10.0 (16 votes)
Bayesian Average: 6.83 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 6.83 / 10.0
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Last Updated
January 3rd 2023, 5:27am
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Categories
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Spriggan
Kidou Senshi Gundam (Novel)
Nana Toshi Monogatari
Kidou Senshi Gundam 0083: Hoshikuzu no Eiyuu - Operation Stardust
Spriggan
Kidou Senshi Gundam (Novel)
Recommendations
Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
1979
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Shounen Big Comic (Shogakukan)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
Viz (Canceled / 59 chs; 1 Vol)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #831 (-2)
Monthly Pos #1851 (No change)
3 Month Pos #3243 (+476)
6 Month Pos #4320 (+550)
Year Pos #6346 (+795)
Monthly Pos #1851 (No change)
3 Month Pos #3243 (+476)
6 Month Pos #4320 (+550)
Year Pos #6346 (+795)
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User Comments
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Good war/survival drama
by Cheesyhoboe
January 28th, 2009, 10:40am
January 28th, 2009, 10:40am
Rating: 8.5 / 10.0
It has many cliches of your typical "lone mercenary" story, but it does them well. Despite being focused around fighter pilots, this manga isn't about the action as much and is more of a drama focusing around the psychological aspects of war. Definitely give this one a read.
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