The Immersive ’86 Eighty-Six’ Audiobook Goes Harder Than the Anime Ever Did
The audiobook adaptation of '86 Eighty-Six' offers a more immersive experience than the anime. Narrated by voice actors Suzie Yeung and Alejandro Saab, it captures the intimate dynamics between characters in a dystopian setting. Fans are encouraged to explore this alternative as the anime becomes less accessible.
- ▪The anime '86 Eighty-Six' has been removed from Crunchyroll without explanation.
- ▪The audiobook is narrated by Suzie Yeung and Alejandro Saab, providing a unique storytelling experience.
- ▪The story revolves around child soldiers known as the Eighty-Six, who are forced to fight in a war while being treated as subhuman.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
A little while ago, we shouted out Crunchyroll’s banner mecha-political anime 86 Eighty-Six on our shortlist of sixteen underrated shows that deserve more love. Then, the series unceremoniously vanished from Crunchyroll, and its Blu-ray sold out on Amazon just as quickly, with no explanation or announcement that it’d been removed. Womp womp for anyone hoping to watch it. Instead of taking to the high seas as this phenomenon is wont to make anime fans do, we suggest checking out Yen Press’ audiobook, which feels more intimate and immersive than the anime ever…
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