86 Part 2 Episode 105
The core of this episode is psychological horror. Shin can hear the Legion’s voices. As he gets closer to the Morpho, the voice of his brother bullies him:
“Why are you still alive? Why didn’t you die? Everyone else is here. You promised.”
This is a devastating callback to Episode 2. Shin almost succumbs. His eyes glaze over. He begins to self-destruct. This moment is why fans call this episode emotionally brutal. You watch a protagonist willingly walk into the abyss.
Even if you don’t rewatch the whole series, Episode 105 works as a standalone emotional short film about: 86 part 2 episode 105
It’s a masterclass in show, don’t tell – every frame carries the weight of past trauma and future hope.
Q: Is there really an Episode 105? A: No. It is a fan meme/numbering confusion. The official episode is Episode 23 (or 24) of Season 1, Part 2.
Q: Will there be a Season 2 (Episodes 106+)? A: As of 2025, there is no official Season 2 announcement. However, the director has expressed interest, and the light novels continue (Volumes 4-12). The anime ended at Volume 3, which is a perfect stopping point. The core of this episode is psychological horror
Q: Is the ending happy? A: Yes, arguably one of the most satisfying endings in war anime. It is earned, not cheap. The sadness remains, but the hope is greater.
Q: Do Shin and Lena kiss? A: No. But the handhold in the flower field is widely considered more romantic and intimate than a kiss. It is a promise to live.
The episode opens in medias res. The Federace’s Reginleif units are charging the Morpho’s platform. Frederica, the exiled Empress, has revealed that the Morpho’s pilot is her former knight, Kiriya. Shin orders everyone back. He will face his brother alone. “Why are you still alive
The animation shifts into hyperdrive. The Reginleif’s spider-like movements are rendered with fluid CGI. Shin dodges the Morpho’s massive laser blasts, creating a ballet of destruction across the snowy wasteland.
| Element | Meaning | |---------|---------| | White carnations (seen earlier in Lena’s room) | Symbolize remembrance and “my heart aches for you” | | Rain stopping as they embrace | End of the storm (both literal and emotional) | | Shin touching Lena’s face | First physical confirmation she’s real – he can’t hear her thoughts like Legion voices | | Fido’s final recording | Shows Shin smiling as a child – he can feel joy again |