86: Eighty-Six, Vol. 2

86--EIGHTY-SIX Manga #2

by Motoki Yoshihara, Asato Asato (Story)

Per molto tempo la Repubblica di San Magnolia è stata attaccata dal suo vicino, l'Impero, che ha creato una serie di veicoli militari senza pilota chiamati Legion. In risposta alla minaccia, la Repubblica ha così sviluppato una tecnologia simile, per equilibrare la forza di attacco del nemico facendo a loro volta a meno di vittime umane... Così, almeno, recita la versione ufficiale. Fuori dagli 85 distretti della Repubblica, in un'area in teoria inesistente, continua infatti a combattere senza pietà il distaccamento di giovani donne e uomini noto come Eighty Six. Come Shinn, che dirige le azioni dei giovani kamikaze sul campo di battaglia, o Lena, che coordina i movimenti delle truppe. Questo è il racconto degli ultimi giorni della loro dura e triste battaglia.

Genres: Manga, Science Fiction

204 pages, Paperback

First published September 10, 2019

About the author

YOSHIHARA Motoki
Name (in native language)
吉原基貴
Associated Names
Ёсихара Мотоки

Reviews

[Charlos · Rating 3 out of 5]

More character growth in this volume, but the battle scenes are still really messy to follow.

[Ashe Catlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Been watching the anime of this and thoroughly enjoying it, the manga is exactly the same except for one scene, where Lena is having dinner with her mother. Her mother suggests that she should leave the military and find a suitor, which I quite liked as it showed that she didn't just have issue in the military for her beliefs but she had to also deal with it at home as well.

The premise is cool, with the human race evolving to have white hair, anyone who doesn't is not considered human. So when they're attacked by robots, they send out the 86, which consist of normal people to fight them. They refer to them as unmanned drones, which Lena is in charge of, she doesn't feel the same way as everyone else.

It's enjoyable but the action scenes leave a little to be desired as they're just four panels then it's back to talking.

[Danielle Booey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another solid entry in these series, but again I feel like the world is still being built. I think there are some big revelations around the corner and I look forward to the creator dropping them on us so I better understand the 86, the legion, and the Alba.

Lena gets a rude awakening in this volume in regards to her unit, death comes for one of the 86, and an interesting twist occurs on the battlefield. Just what is the Legion?

I’m looking forward to volume 3 and hopefully coming to a place in the series where I understand all the forces at play a bit better.

[Tia Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume dives a little more into the headspace of everyone in Spearhead Squadron, further exploring the themes of racism within the book and how even subtle actions can make large, albeit unintentional impacts. I honestly didn't expect this Manga to resonate with me so much, but I really do like how it's tackling it's themes. Not to mention, what a cliffhanger!

[kerrycat · Rating 5 out of 5]

(could i just post a string of sad faces?)

[ReadingFrog · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars.

[Manmangaboy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Better than vol 1 but difficult plot for me to get interested in with an antagonist that is hated for a reason that has yet to be established

[Utente sconosciuto · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm overwhelmed. Kaie 😭

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this! The first book focused more on setting up the world and introducing the characters so this volume could go right to the action and issues of the world without explaining too much. I really enjoyed this, the characters, the fight scenes, the revelations and that cliffhanger has me super excited for the third volume to come out!