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86: Eighty-Six Volume 12 Review

86 Volume 12 deals with the aftermath of Volume 11, where several of the cast are weighed down by the events in the Republic. Still, there's never a moment to rest and when a team goes rogue with radioactive material it could quickly become a disaster...

Demelza • 24th April 2025

Manga Review

86: Eighty-Six – Operation High School Review

86 is reimagined in this cheerful alternate universe spin-off manga where the cast spend their days peacefully attending high school.

Demelza • 5th February 2025

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 11 Review

As the Legion launch a new attack, Lena and the Eighty-Sixth Strike Package find themselves heading to the Republic on a mission to help the people. Will anything at all have changed in the country that forced the Eighty-Six to fight for them and who treated them as filth in return for their efforts?

Demelza • 7th February 2023

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 10 Review

Volume 10 of 86 sees author Asato Asato take a break from the main story and instead put together a collection of short stories focused on a much younger Shin and how the war against the Legion shaped him into the character we know now.

Demelza • 4th July 2022

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 9 Review

In the latest volume of 86 Kurena is forced to face her demons as she begins to wonder what lies beyond the war and what she's even fighting for right now. Elsewhere, the cast chase after a powerful Legion in the hopes of destroying it for good.

Demelza • 10th March 2022

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 8 Review

Having enjoyed a short vacation of sorts, the 86 are ready to return to the battlefield for a new mission that leads them to fight on the sea!

Demelza • 22nd September 2021

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 7 Review

It's vacation time for the Eighty-Sixth Strike Package, but it's not all fun and games as two members of our cast need to finally face up to their growing feelings...

Demelza • 24th June 2021

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 6 Review

In Volume 6 of 86 the cast are given the chance to wind down and deal with the aftermath of their last fight. With so many of their comrades having sacrificed themselves, Shin and his group are left wondering what it is they desire and what's worth fighting for in this rotten world.

Demelza • 19th December 2020

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 5 Review

Eighty-Sixth Strike Package head north to the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia, chasing after the developer of the Legion. Here they meet a prince who's feared and the weapons he pits against the Legion. The fifth volume of the 86 series sets our cast on a new path filled with danger once more...

Demelza • 20th September 2020

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 4 Review

86 Volume 4 proves a return to form for the series. With the reintroduction of Lena and a new team with her at the helm, this opens the door for a lot of exciting stories to come. While a large portion of this volume is set-up, the mission the Eighty-Sixth Strike Package embark on is still as gripping as ever.

Demelza • 24th April 2020

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 3 Review

Overall, 86 Volume 3 offers a satisfying conclusion to the prequel story. With this behind us, I’m excited to find out what awaits Shin and Lena on the battlefield.

Demelza • 22nd January 2020

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 2 Review

Overall, 86 Volume 2 continues to offer a worthwhile and interesting read. It’s not quite as good as Volume 1 due to being a flashback story but hopefully this will be worth it in the long run.

Demelza • 12th August 2019

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 1 Review

86 Volume 1 is a superb book which offers a thought-provoking, emotional read which proves incredibly difficult to put down. It’s a perfect start to what I hope will be a great series.

Demelza • 15th April 2019