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Best 1 86 Eighty-Six

According to the Republic of San Magnolia, their ongoing war against the Giadian Empire has no casualties—however, that is mere propaganda. While the silver-haired Alba of the Republic's eighty-five sectors live safely behind protective walls, those of different appearances are interned in a secret...

2 Stargate SG-1

Stargate SG-1 is a science fiction television series originating from the Stargate film franchise. Developed by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, it follows a military team exploring alien worlds through a network of interconnected gateways. The show concluded after ten seasons with its final episo...

3 Stargate Atlantis

Stargate Atlantis is a science fiction television drama exploring a team of United States military personnel stranded on the alien planet Atlantis. The series, originating as a Stargate spin-off, investigates advanced Atlantean technology and its implications for humanity. It’s primarily aimed at vi...

4 UFO
UFO

UFO is a British animated television program from the Cold War era. The series depicts a clandestine defense agency battling an imminent invasion by extraterrestrial forces. Created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, it’s notable for its pioneering use of special effects and explores themes of military s...

5 Banner of the Stars

Three years since the end of their intergalactic excursion, both Lafiel Abriel and Jinto Linn have reunited; Lafiel as the captain of the attack ship Basroil and Jinto as her supply officer. The restart of the war between the Abh Empire and the Triple Alliance thrusts the inexperienced duo into the...

6 Space: Above and Beyond

Space: Above and Beyond was a science fiction television series created by Glen Morgan and James Wong which aired for one season (1995–1996) on Fox. The show received two Emmy nominations and one Saturn Award, though it ultimately concluded due to low viewership ratings. It was ranked last in a list...

7 Full Metal Panic!

Mithril, a covert military institution using state-of-the-art technology to combat terrorist operations, assigns a specialized team to a sensitive mission. Under the command of superior officer Melissa Mao, sergeants Sousuke Sagara and Kurz Weber must secretly protect Kaname Chidori—a teenage girl w...

8 Fafner Exodus

2150 AD. The battle against the silicon-based Festums from outer space reaches a new phase. Fragments of the North Pole Mir were scattered throughout the world. Eventually, they began to act on their own as independent Mirs. Most hated humanity and attacked them, but some chose to coexist with manki...

9 The 4400
The 4400

The 4400 is a science fiction television series created by Scott Peters and René Echevarria that aired on USA Network and Sky One. The show featured Joel Gretsch and Jacqueline McKenzie and spanned four seasons from 2004 to 2007. It was produced in collaboration between several production companies...

10 Armored Trooper Votoms: Pailsen Files

Armored Trooper Votoms: Pailsen Files is a science fiction anime Original Video Animation (OVA) expanding on the established universe. It presents a new narrative focusing on the final years of the century-long war, utilizing advanced 3D computer graphics. This installment offers fans and newcomers...

11 Stargate: Continuum

Stargate: Continuum is a 2008 science fiction film that continues the story established in *Stargate SG-1*. It features the core cast from the show’s final television season, including Richard Dean Anderson reprising his role as Jack O’Neill. The film serves as a sequel to *The Ark of Truth* (2008).

12 The Manchurian Candidate (2004)

The 2004 film *The Manchurian Candidate* reimagines the Cold War thriller’s core themes. It centers on a former soldier whose memories are manipulated to make him a deadly assassin controlled by a shadowy political organization. The story examines the terrifying possibilities of brainwashing and gov...

13 Towanoquon: Eternal Quon

When Genji Kamishiro, the leader of Custos, tricks several Attractors into entering his custody, the conflict between Custos and the Attractors reaches a boiling point. Willing to take risks they would not dare otherwise, a few Attractors break into the Custos headquarters in hopes of rescuing their...

14 The Six Million Dollar Man

The Six Million Dollar Man chronicled the transformation of USAF Colonel Steve Austin into a bionic man following a catastrophic NASA flight accident. Rebuilt with advanced implants, Austin served as a secret agent for the OSI, utilizing his enhanced abilities in action-oriented storylines. The seri...

15 Fafner: Heaven and Earth

The year is 2148. Two years after the end of the original Fafner in the Azure TV series, Tatsumiya Island and its surviving residents have returned to some semblance of recovery. However, things have become desperate for our hero, Kazuki; nearly blind now, and partially crippled from his battles wit...

16 Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is a 2016 first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. The game serves as the thirteenth title in the Call of Duty series, launching globally on PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on November 4th, 2016. It features gameplay within a fu...

17 Pumpkin Scissors

Three years ago, the long war between the Royal Empire and the Republic of Frost came to an end. With both nations a long way from recovery, a passionate young woman named Alice L. Malvin leads the Pumpkin Scissors, a unit of the imperial army specializing in war relief. During a mission to assist a...

18 Andromeda
Andromeda

Andromeda is a science fiction television program exploring themes of political conflict and societal collapse. Created from Gene Roddenberry’s abandoned concepts, it depicts the aftermath of a rebellion against the Systems Commonwealth, led by the Nietzscheans and Magog. The series follows Captain...

19 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay

The climax of the trilogy, this installment focuses heavily on the propaganda war and the role of media in shaping public opinion during revolution. It deepens the critique of spectacle, showing how even rebellion becomes a performance for the cameras, adding layers of moral ambiguity to the fight f...

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20 Taiyou no Kiba Dougram

The story is centered around a small group of guerilla freedom fighters on a colonial planet named Deployer, who are known as the "Deployer 7", or "Sun Fang" team. In an unexpected coup, the elected Governor of Deployer becomes dictator and rules Deployer under martial law with the support of Earth'...

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21 Stargate
Stargate

Stargate, released in 1994, follows a team investigating the Stargate, an ancient device capable of generating wormholes for interstellar travel. The film’s narrative examines the potential impact of extraterrestrial life on Earth's history and development. It features Kurt Russell and James Spader...

22 Soldier
Soldier

Soldier is a science fiction thriller set in a dystopian United States circa 2036. The film follows a U.S. Marine Sergeant tasked with protecting a young boy who possesses a unique genetic ability. Kurt Russell delivers a compelling performance as the hardened warrior navigating political intrigue a...

23 The Whispers

The Whispers is a science fiction drama created by Soo Hugh and produced by ABC Studios with involvement from Steven Spielberg and others. It draws inspiration from Ray Bradbury’s “Zero Hour,” exploring themes of military intervention and psychological impact. The show ran for one season, premiering...

24 Extant
Extant

Extant is a television drama examining the aftermath of astronaut Molly Woods’ return from space. She develops an unexpected pregnancy linked to extraterrestrial origins, triggering a complex mystery. The series investigates the biological and psychological ramifications of this event for Molly and...

25 Universal Soldier

Universal Soldier is a 1992 action film about a Vietnam veteran resurrected through a clandestine military program. The returned soldier, Luc Deveraux, escapes with a journalist while confronting his former enemy, Sergeant Andrew Scott, who has become a mentally unstable leader seeking to control ot...

26 Push
Push

Push is a 2009 action thriller featuring Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning. The narrative involves individuals with extraordinary abilities confronting a government organization employing a drug to amplify powers for military purposes. Released by Summit Entertainment, the film earned $48.9 million upo...

27 Stealth
Stealth

Stealth is a 2005 science fiction thriller exploring the development of covert aircraft technology within the United States military. The film examines the challenges of integrating advanced stealth tech into operational scenarios. It’s notable for its portrayal of unmanned aerial systems and their...

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