86--EIGHTY-SIX Manga — by Asato Asato

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  86--EIGHTY SIX, Vol. 1
  

  • Mar-2019
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  Book - 1
  

  A War Without CasualtiesThe 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 o...

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  86--EIGHTY SIX, Vol. 2: Run Through the Battlefront (Start)
  

  • Jul-2019
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  Book - 2
  

  Lena takes command of the Spearhead squadron from her post within San Magnolia's fortified First Sector. She and Shin fight on without ever seeing each other, buther attempts to forge a bond of trust are stymied by the walls of hatred between Alba an...

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  86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 3: Run Through the Battlefront (Finish)
  

  • Nov-2019
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  Book - 3
  

  Overwhelmed by the screams of the dead echoing from the distant battlefield, Lena is confronted with the dark truth of the Legion -- as well as the impending doom approaching the Republic of San Magnolia. One by one, the members of Spearhead squadron...

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  86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 4: Under Pressure
  

  • Apr-2020
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  Book - 4
  

  OLD FRIENDS, NEW ENEMIESAgainst all odds, Shin and the Eighty-Six have emerged victorious from their battle with the Morpho, liberating scores of surviving Republic promise and finally caught up to the Spearhead squadron. And while her citizens from ...

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  86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 5: Under Pressure
  

  • Aug-2020
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  Book - 5
  

  WHAT MAKES A MONSTER?"Come find me."Legion developer Zelene Birkenbaum, a figure shrouded in mystery, has left the Eighty-Sixth Strike Package a trail of bread crumbs leading all the way to the frozen north. But as Shin and the Eighty-Six acquaint th...

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  86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 6: Darkest Before the Dawn
  

  • Nov-2020
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  Book - 6
  

  WE ARE NOT THE SAME.Live to fight. Die with honor. That was all the Eighty-Six knew, and they were proud. However, seeing themselves reflected in the Sirins-slaughtered by the thousands, with nothing to show for it-a crack has formed in their ironcla...

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  86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 7: Mist
  

  • Apr-2021
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  Book - 7
  

  FOREVER...IF POSSIBLEThe Merciless Queen, a high-ranking commander unit for the Legion, has finally been taken into custody. Now the Federacy, the United Kingdom, and the Alliance of Wald can conduct a thorough analysis of this special Ameise, which ...

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  86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 8: Gun Smoke on the Water
  

  • Aug-2021
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  Book - 8
  

  A PATH TO PURPOSE LAID WITH IRON RAILS.An end to the endless war-the possibility of stopping the Legion once and for all. Such is humanity's most fervent desire. But in the war-free world of tomorrow, what will become of the Eighty-Six? Many have gai...

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  86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 9: Valkyrie Has Landed
  

  • Mar-2022
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  Book - 9
  

  LIKE LOOKING IN A MIRROR... For better or worse, the battle with the Noctiluca has drawn to a close...for now. The Eighty-Six's minds are heavy with thoughts of close friends and bitter enemies swallowed by the cold, dark abyss. Among the casualties ...

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  86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 10
  

  • May-2022
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  Book - 10
  

  ANSWERSWhat makes a Reaper? What hardships must an innocent child endure to become the vaunted champion of the Eighty-Six? A peek into the past will shed light on his truth. The path he walks is paved with bonds forged in love and broken by tragedy-t...

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Series Premise

The 86--EIGHTY-SIX Manga follows the Spearhead Squadron, a unit of Eighty-Six soldiers considered disposable, as they battle the autonomous Legion machines. Through the eyes of squad leader Shinei “Undertaker” Nouzen and his Republic handler Vladilena “Lena” Milizé, the story exposes the hypocrisy of a supposedly equal society.

86--EIGHTY-SIX Manga Series Reading Order

Publication order provides the best experience for the 86--EIGHTY-SIX Manga series. Each volume has a complete central plot with its own battles and character moments that reach resolution, yet the relationships between Lena and the squadron, along with the deeper truths about the war, carry forward. Readers who begin with a later volume will miss the foundational events of the Spearhead Squadron’s early missions and the building emotional bonds that give later volumes their full impact.

Explanation of reading order types

86--EIGHTY-SIX Manga Series Characters

The series centers on Shinei Nouzen, the stoic and skilled leader of the Spearhead Squadron known as Undertaker, and Vladilena Milizé, the idealistic Republic handler who communicates with them remotely. Their evolving connection and the supporting squadron members drive the story.

Setting of the 86--EIGHTY-SIX Manga Series

The story takes place in the Republic of San Magnolia, which hides its brutal war behind propaganda, with action focused on the brutal front lines where the Eighty-Six fight the Legion.

Tone & Themes of the 86--EIGHTY-SIX Manga Series

The tone is intense, dramatic, and emotionally raw with strong anti-war undertones. Central themes include discrimination and dehumanization, the cost of war, the power of human connection across divides, and finding humanity in hopeless situations.

Is the 86--EIGHTY-SIX Manga Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy military science fiction with deep character focus, anti-war themes, and stories that explore prejudice and resilience.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes intense violence, death, and psychological trauma; no romantic content. Suitable for teen and adult readers.

The 86--EIGHTY-SIX Manga delivers a powerful adaptation of the acclaimed light novel series in a compact format. Reading the volumes in order lets the squadron’s struggles and the growing bond with Lena unfold with maximum emotional impact.