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Area 88 Act III: Burning Mirage

1986Movie1 h 35 min

Animation
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

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 want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want something quiet and calm

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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
Music by
Ichirou Nitta

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Facts

June 15, 1986 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
June 15, 1986
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action, Drama, War
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Area 88 Act III: Burning Mirage worth watching?"

Questions about Area 88 Act III: Burning Mirage

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Area 88 Act III: Burning Mirage worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.3).

Will I feel good after watching Area 88 Act III: Burning Mirage?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Area 88 Act III: Burning Mirage plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Area 88 Act III: Burning Mirage in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.