Title

86―EIGHTY-SIX

Also known as: 86: Eighty Six, 86―エイティシックス―

by Asato Asato, Motoki Yoshihara

Score from AniList: 73/100cancelled3 volumes20 chapters

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A War Without Casualties: The Republic of San Magnolia has long been under attack from the neighboring Giadian Empire's army of unmanned drones known as the Legion. After years of painstaking research, the Republic finally developed autonomous drones of their own, turning the one-sided struggle into a war without casualties-or at least, that's what the government claims. In truth, there is no such thing as a bloodless war. Beyond the fortified walls protecting the eighty-five Republic territories lies the "nonexistent" Eighty-Sixth Sector. The young men and women of this forsaken land are branded the Eighty-Six and, stripped of their humanity, pilot the "unmanned" weapons into battle... (Source: Yen Press) Notes: -The total chapter count includes 3 extra chapters. -The manga was cancelled due to the poor health of the mangaka.

Chapters available: 20
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4/5

A harsh, mecha-driven war story in which a remote military unit is sent to fight an enemy without casualties, and the grim reality behind the propaganda makes it gripping.

Pros

Sharp, politically charged premise
Gripping mecha battles

Cons

Cancelled before the arc fully lands
Some characters are less developed

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A war without casualties: the Republic of San Magnolia has long been under attack from the neighbouring Giadian Empire's army of unmanned weapons. That slogan is the hook, and the series quickly reveals how hollow it is. The premise is a sharp, political look at a war fought by people who are treated as disposable.The strength is the tension. The mecha battles are fast and clearly staged, and the grim reality behind the official story gives each chapter bite. The cast's sense of being expendable is poignant.The weaknesses are equally clear. The series was cancelled before its arc fully lands, and some characters remain thin. Readers wanting a complete story may be frustrated.Recommended for fans of politically sharp military sci-fi. Expect a gripping, incomplete ride.