Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune

Season 1

TV-MA

78%

Set in a future where the solar system is dominated by trade federations who are in constant conflict. In order to escape his restrictive homeland of Japan, and under the recommendation of his military cook friend Pupkin, Akira enlists in a trade federation orbital drop infantry unit. Such infantry are notorious for their 70% casualty rate, and are nicknamed "Yakitori" for their expendability.

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6 Episodes

A Diplomatic Mission
E1
A Diplomatic MissionAfter getting in some trouble, Akira gets approached by an enigmatic recruiter who tells him about the expendable foot soldiers known as Yakitori.
Counterattack
E2
CounterattackTen months ago, Tyrone Baxter, Erland Martonen, Amalia Schulz, Zihan Yang and Akira Ihotsu meet for the first time on Earth before launching to Mars.
Harassment
E3
HarassmentThe K321 unit heads into enemy territory to carry out their "harassment" mission while 10 months ago, back in the Kitchen, their training begins.
Atrocity
E4
AtrocityBack in the Kitchen, the K321 learn that their teamwork is lacking, and they find out that they're being trained differently from everyone else.
The Rear Guard
E5
The Rear GuardAfter their brutal counter-attack against the enemy, the K321 unit are left to put together their own escape plan. Akira has a risky idea.
Yakitori
E6
YakitoriAfter risking their lives for Shoren, the K321 unit are scapegoated and arrested. During their trial, Vasa Pupkin testifies as a witness.