In “86 – EIGHTY SIX, Vol. 2,” the gripping science fiction light novel by Asato Asato, the harrowing tale of the Republic of San Magnolia’s war against the autonomous Legion continues. With illustrations by Shirabii, this volume delves deeper into the lives of the “86,” a disenfranchised group forced to fight without recognition. Themes of sacrifice, resilience, and humanity’s struggle against dehumanisation are explored as Lena, a Handler, and Shin, an 86 leader, navigate the brutal realities of war. This instalment promises to captivate readers with its intense narrative and thought-provoking exploration of societal injustice.