Lot of 3 #area88 #ova #oav #vhstapes for sale on @ebay link in bio. #anime #manga #usmangacorps #1990s #otaku #shonen From Wikipedia : Area 88 (エリア88 Eria Hachi-Jū-Hachi?) is aJapanese manga series by Kaoru Shintaniserialized between 1979 and 1986. The story is about a young pilot named Shin Kazama and his experiences at Area 88, a mercenary air force basesecluded in the desert of a war torn country. Area 88 was among the first three manga to betranslated into English and published in North America.[1] It has been adapted into a direct-to-video animated film trilogy in 1985,[2][3] a 12-episode anime television series in 2004, and a video game in 1989 (released in North America as U.N. Squadron in 1991). It is also a brand of model aircraft in Japan. While it appeals to aviation fans for its realistic depictions of aircraft and aerial combat it has also been critically acclaimed for its strong character development and Shintani's poignant storytelling, combining action, tragedy, romance, and comedy. In 1985, the manga received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen. #unsquadron #studiopierrot #madmanentertainment #shogakukan #shonenbigcomic (at Dodge Center, Minnesota)