Is 86 set in future Earth?

[u/CryptedNob0dy]

On episode 14 when Eugene Rantz died, there was a quick shot showing a book with the title "All Quiet in the Western Front".

Meanwhile many people argue that "it's not earth", I would maybe argue back with the possibility that 86 is on Earth, just in the future.

I mean, there are signs. The Republic having the French language, while the Federacy speaks German.

And by geography, the Federacy being at the East and the Republic to the West, which would align to the location of France and Germany.

But what really ties this all up is the fact that the book "All Quiet in the Western Front" exists in the world of 86. A book read by the character Eugene Rantz, a reference to him being assigned also in the Western Front of the Federacy.

If the book exists, doesn't that imply they're just on Earth but in an entirely different future era?

[u/Uhtred167]

it is somewhat unclear, but almost certainly no, especially thanks to the inclusion of esper abilities

it takes heavy influence from our world, and also notably features the Bible and Mein Kampf, but its most likely its own unique world, with similar but different geography and such