Asato Asato

The Galactic Battleship San Magnolia drifts across a sea of stars, protected by a group of guardian spirits with mysterious powers—the Eighty-Six. These fae-like familiars accompany Magical Girl Lena as she races across the sky, but soon, they find themselves caught up in a battle for the fate of the galaxy! Enjoy a revised, extended edition of the exclusive short...

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 86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 8? Many have gained renewed faith in the future. Some have found love; others, new aspirations. But...

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 11 (light novel) by Asato Asato, Roman Lempert, and Shirabii Shirabii presents a chilling tale of pride before the fall. It happened all too quickly. A flash, a rumble, and then silence. In an instant, an unprecedented Legion assault wrought untold destruction upon nations across the world. As humanity's borders are sent into swift decline, Shin and Lena...

Let’s go back to where we belong. Having bid Lena farewell, Shin and the surviving members of the Spearhead squadron continue into the heart of Legion territory. There, they endure countless hardships until they’re rescued by the Federal Republic of Giad, a reformed nation that offers them a second chance at a peaceful life. But it isn’t long before a...

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 6 captures the relentless spirit of living to fight and dying with honour, a mantra that defined the Eighty-Six. Proud and unwavering, they have always embraced this way of life. However, their resolve begins to crumble when they see a reflection of themselves in the Sirins—slaughtered by the thousands, with nothing to show for their sacrifice. Shin's mind...

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 breadcrumbs leading all the way to the frozen north. But as Shin and the Eighty-Six acquaint themselves with the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia, they learn of an anti-Legion strategy that chills them worse than...

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 2 (manga) follows Lena as she takes command of the Spearhead squadron from her post within San Magnolia's fortified First Sector. She and Shin continue to fight without ever seeing each other, but her attempts to forge a bond of trust are hampered by the walls of hatred between Alba and Colorata, as well as the literal fortified...

Pride is all we have. The attack Shin foresaw has finally come to pass. Wielding a weapon with destructive force hitherto unseen, the Long-Range Artillery-type Legion unit rains unmitigated chaos over the battlefield. Both the Federacy’s western front and the Gran Mur of the Republic crumble under the might of the monolithic railgun, capable of dealing catastrophic damage from hundreds...

The Republic of San Magnolia is enjoying peaceful days, having not been invaded by the neighbouring empire's Legion weapons. This is the story of Shin, Lena, and their friends as normal students attending Eighty-Six Private High School, where they'll partake in club activities, the culture festival, a fireworks festival, and more! A story of heartwarming romance and glorious youth that...

They were in the midst of youth, even on the battlefield... Shin, Lena, and their friends experience brief moments of peace and happiness while facing certain death, enjoying a short break, plunging into battle once again, and setting foot for the first time in the frigid United Kingdom. They share these moments with their comrades, friends, lovers, and family. Glimpse...

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 10 (light novel) delves into the poignant question: What 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—the shattered fragments of stories untold,...

The price of peace The Republic's evacuation resulted in massive casualties on both sides, and the fallout takes a toll on all survivors. As Shin ruminates on what it means to be a leader, Lena thinks of the homeland now lost to her forever. Frederica, too, is dismayed by her own powerlessness as the ill-fated final Empress of Giad. If...

The Republic of San Magnolia has long been under attack from the neighbouring Giadian Empire's army of unmanned drones known as the Legion. After years of painstaking research, the Republic finally developed autonomous drones of their own, turning the one-sided struggle into a war without casualties—or at least, that's what the government claims. In truth, there is no such thing...

For many years, the Republic of San Magnolia has been at war with the neighbouring 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...

Old Friends, New Enemies Against all odds, Shin and the Eighty-Six have emerged victorious from their battle with the Morpho, liberating scores of surviving Republic promise and finally catching up to the Spearhead squadron. While this victory frees her citizens from the Legion's dark agenda, Lena, in turn, has found her presence has brought out a softer side in Shin....

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 9 (light novel) provides a gripping continuation to the saga that fans have come to cherish. The battle with the Noctiluca has, for better or worse, drawn to a close for now. The minds of the Eighty-Six are heavy with thoughts of close friends and bitter enemies who have been swallowed by the cold, dark abyss. Among these...

86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 7 (light novel) presents an exciting narrative where the Merciless Queen, a high-ranking commander unit for the Legion, has finally been taken into custody. This event allows the Federacy, the United Kingdom, and the Alliance of Wald to conduct a thorough analysis of this special Ameise, which houses the consciousness of Legion developer Zelene Birkenbaum. If their efforts...

The frontlines are exhausted. Rocked by the relentless onslaught of Legion, the Eighty-Six face additional hardship with the constant influx of refugees. Rumours have begun to spread. There is a weapon hidden in Republic territory. One that could destroy the Legion. The people of the Republic are colluding with the Legion, someone whispers. The Eighty-Six are conspiring with them, says...