86–EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 1 (manga)
86–EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 1 by Asato Asato is a manga published by Yen Press in 2020, featuring 194 pages in English. This volume introduces readers to the ongoing conflict between the Republic of San Magnolia and the Giadian Empire, where the Republic employs unmanned weapons to combat the Empire’s autonomous drones. The narrative explores the harsh realities faced by the young pilots from the marginalized Eighty-Sixth Sector, who are forced to fight in a war that denies their humanity.
In this edition, readers will find a blend of science fiction elements and young adult themes as the story unfolds within a dystopian setting. The manga delves into the lives of the Eighty-Six, highlighting their struggles and the societal implications of being deemed “nonexistent.” Through its engaging storytelling and visual artistry, this volume presents a thought-provoking examination of war, identity, and sacrifice, inviting readers to reflect on the consequences of conflict and the value of human life.
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For many years, the Republic of San Magnolia has been at war with the neighboring Giadian Empire. Faced with the relentless might of the Empire’s Legion of autonomous drones, the Republic counters with unmanned weapons of their own, creating a battlefield that is supposedly without casualties. However, 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…
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