Full Metal Jacket title refers to the full metal jacket bullet used by soldiers. The film was released in the United States on June 26, 1987. It was the last of Kubrick's films to be released during his lifetime. "Full Metal Jacket" received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for Kubrick, Herr, and Hasford. In 2001, the American Film Institute placed it at No. 95 in their "AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills" poll. During the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War, a group of Marine Corps recruits arrive at Parris Island, South Carolina, for boot camp. Drill Instructor
Full Metal Panic! Full Metal Panic! Individual chapters are published on "Monthly Dragon Magazine", followed by a paperback compilation released by Fujimi Shobo's Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. The novels are split between stories focusing on Sousuke's mission as a soldier of Mithril and comedic side stories centered on his life at Jindai High School. The series has been adapted into different media; including four anime television series: "Full Metal Panic!" by Gonzo in 2002, "Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu" and "Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid" by Kyoto Animation in 2003 and 2005 respectively. An OVA was also released in 2006; and the newest television