Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - Right of Left

Before the events of the main series, a new generation of pilots faces the ultimate test of courage and sacrifice in a world ravaged by an alien threat. Humanity's last bastion, the island of Tatsumiya, prepares for its inevitable confrontation with the enigmatic Festum. This is the story of those young souls, thrust into the cockpit of powerful Fafner mechs, who must reconcile their hopes for the future with the grim reality of their mission. Follow Kazuki, Soushi, and their classmates as they navigate the brutal demands of war, friendship, and the crushing weight of expectation. With the fate of mankind resting on their shoulders, they embark on a desperate, one-way journey into the heart of the enemy. Their resolve will be tested, their bonds forged in fire, and their legacy etched into the very fabric of Tatsumiya's defense.

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