86 -Eighty-Six
Yen Press · 2020–2022 · 3 issues
About the series
A taut, three-issue manga adaptation from Yen Press (2020–2022), 86 -Eighty-Six condenses the core of Asato Asato's dystopian light novel into a stark visual narrative. It follows the titular "Eighty-Six," a marginalized unit of young soldiers deployed in autonomous drones to fight a losing war, and their handler who struggles to see them as more than expendable tools. This concise edition offers a focused entry point into the series' acclaimed blend of mecha action and poignant social commentary, capturing the essence of its source material without the extended run.
