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Area 88 Act I: The Blue Skies of Betrayal

1985Movie1 h 49 min

Animation
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–60%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Hisayuki Toriumi
Written by
Akiyoshi Sakai
Produced by
Yuji Nunokawa
Music by
Ichirou Nitta

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Facts

February 5, 1985 · 1 h 49 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 5, 1985
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, War, Action, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Area 88 Act I: The Blue Skies of Betrayal worth watching?"

Questions about Area 88 Act I: The Blue Skies of Betrayal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Area 88 Act I: The Blue Skies of Betrayal worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.6).

Will I feel good after watching Area 88 Act I: The Blue Skies of Betrayal?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Area 88 Act I: The Blue Skies of Betrayal good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Area 88 Act I: The Blue Skies of Betrayal in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.