86--EIGHTY-SIX (light novel)
86 Volume 1 Discussion
| THIS IS A NOVEL ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS ANYTHING BEYOND THIS VOLUME. ---------------------------------------- Finally finished the first volume today and i have too say this was amazing, it was a bit confusing after the ending of chapter 11 but i think most people should be able to get the gist of what was going on, definitly looking forward to how this story will progress from now on. |
| This volume really deserved an award, the author's prose for garterbelt is beautifully written, I'm serious. Anyway, the story's setting and structure is awesome. In a world so twisted and yet the way of the execution of these guys struggling to live proudly have now been etched as a sublime tale to within my memories. And most of the characters are amazingly evocative, it's rare for me to make a statement of having a favorite character out of the first volume but I have to say that I'm really impressed with Seo and Lena.....Makes me think that it's quite sad that a few from the squadron died without having any particular words in this novel, though it also strengthen the theme of wars that tragedy don't know how to knock on someone's life. And, I didn't expect a heroic comeback at the end, that was tear jerking. With the evolving Legion, another country, more comrades, more high tech weapons and more actions, this novel oozes a very high potential. |
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| This novel is a work of art so far; I feel like at some point it will exceed my expectations of the Monogatari series. |
| OMG this story is so amazing.. I love it . Can't wait for July to come so i can buy the 2nd volume |
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-Ollerus- said: Was an interesting first volume, interesting main characters, great writing and composition, somewhat reminiscence of the muv-luv series. That, however makes it lack originality. Still, the setting is really VERY well done. It has good potential, need to focus on the other characters too imo. Was well worth of my 7 bucks,possibility going for volume 2. Yeah, I got Muv Luv Alternative vibes from this series and that's why I liked it. Can't wait to read vol 2 and beyond. |
| I as light novel reader, was looking for something with military and/or mecha included in it, getting rest of all those Isekais and Fantasy. So far I only found this in store, expecting nothing more then average sci-fi war novel. And my, there are no such things as casual war novels, this was surprisingly hard to read, with plot twist pointing where I expected to be, then twisted to another level. I expected less 86 survivors and Republic to carry on, maybe only one, Shin, to get back, in last page, first time, face to face seeing Lena. First one to survive and getting citizen ship back. But more and more I read, I knew, this will end more grimly... Well, in the end they did it and not at same time. 8/10 nihilists would read again. Let's see what volume 2 and 3 will have for me. |
Martin_TaylorDec 3, 2019 9:02 AM
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| Whoa !! Seriously what an interesting first volume ! I don't read very much Land but certainly this one is great, with huge potential. The characters were pretty well written, plot was interesting, and the emotional appeal was made superbly, which is hard to imagine in a LN with sci-fi, Mecha genre. It totally got me interested, 10/10 for the first volume |
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| This was just a phenomenal read! Read this in 2 sittings and that's because of work and stuff otherwise I'd had done it in one sitting I got warned about the epilogue and all but I still think I'll be able to power through the next 2 volumes with relative ease, as I'm in it for the journey and not the final destination |
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| I loved it! Best LN I've ever read:D |
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| Very good volume. The sci-fi aspects of the mechanics for communication and combat was a bit too amateurish, the cast overall was a bit underdeveloped and some of the topics were pretty surface level, but it was still very enjoyable, straightforward and easy to read with tackling its themes of war, discrimination, human rights, in a well constructed and not preachy way. It ain't too in-depth with its jargon but its still a solid amount with being very accessible to a lot of people. Lena was easily the star character for me, for her likable but incredibly flawed character, that developed very nicely as she finally was able to observe and feel some of the harsh emotions that the 86 had to suffer through, being treated the way they were - livestock, and notice the pain of losing tons of people surrounding them when life seemed a lot more easier for her, while trying to make change with a very naive outlook. Her characterization was great for a 1 volume work, and Shin was decent too. Also, that cover for volume 1 looks awesome. I'm not a fan of the promotional cover for the anime and how the designs look, but the volume cover for 86 looks really damn good. Lena's design looks awesome and the illustrations for the machines were simple but good too. |
animejasJul 4, 2020 10:44 AM
It would've been perfect if they ended volume 1 without revealing the squad was alive. And instead, end it with Lena saluting the memorial before walking away. |
| Amazing. Garter-belts ftw! |
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derprume said: Honestly I agree with you, but I read somewhere Volume 1 was supposed to be it's own thing which Author write for a competition and initially had no plans for more. But later decided to expand the series but not changing anything in the first volume, which as a reason next two volumes are weak but it's picks up in Volume 4, then series again starts to go uphillIt would've been perfect if they ended volume 1 without revealing the squad was alive. And instead, end it with Lena saluting the memorial before walking away. |
| I've been putting this for a long while, and the fact that the anime will come out this spring made me read it now. Well, what can I say. This was a phenomenal volume in my opinion. This is my first time reading a series that has a military theme and I was left speechless with a lot of the characters getting killed off. RIP Kaie. :( I didn't expect San Magnolia to fall like that, their crimes against the 86 being made public. I'm honestly surprised that Giad didn't take a harsher stance against them. One of their commanders saying, “If you hated colors that much, you may as well have dyed your flag white”, that was a powerful statement there. So in the end, Shin, Raiden, Theo, Kurena, and Anju were able to survive in the end. That was somewhat of a warm reunion with Lena in the end. Oh, and the author is a man of culture, he really loves garter belts. XD |
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| Reread volume 1 physically and I have to say, liked it even more than the first read. Especially with the battles part that I called amateurish in my first time. It was great, well thought, fascinating and entertaining too. Very refreshing for a LN series. |
| 10/10 I was seriously considering a 9, but the goodbye chapter really got to me in the latter half, I really enjoyed how the writer panned out the last 2 chapters, I like the direction where this is going a lot, and also that Reboot chapter got to me... Plus guys, read the afterword, I found it really amusing, I was totally expecting the writer to be a lot more serious and all, completely caught me surprised, what a champ, could feel his passion, plus garter belts! LMAO at the part he started to talk about plotholes, really, just from this afterword I felt like this man is someone modest, but with a desire to write some really awesome mecha and military drama, something I m also very fond of when done right, and I m happy he could write something he deeply enjoyed and it turned out to be this great, tight and cohesive package. The potential for this series to go from here is awesome, definitely one of the best starts to an LN ever, I don't want to drop obvious names here from certain very famous VNs, but dang, this is totally up my alley when I imagine military stuff. Not to say I don't enjoy something more light, like Gate, but like the writer said, such a variety of genres, mixing so well, and really beautiful writing, which would probably be even better within the original language. 86 is actually a series I have kept my eye over for a long time. I still remember when there was only one volume, at the time I was interested, but I wanted more volumes, and with the anime just airing, it was the best time to start to read, avoided reading it for some time now, since I always had other stuff to read I was also loving, so starting this I m probably putting more stuff on hold, but oh well. Mecha LNs to me is unheard of, and tbh, I had a bit a tough of a time visualize most stuff, but the anime should help a lot, also the art is top tier, eye candy but also appreciate that we get the designs of the mechas and detailed info, helps a bit. Eighty-Six definitely resonated a lot with me, not only for how it was written but also I really liked what the writer did for Legion, it was kind of terrifying imagining all the trapped souls, to which even death was not an escape. Maybe on an objective review, I would see myself giving it a 9 for now, but on pure feeling alone and how I foresee this going to 10/10. Can't wait to see more Lena stuff adapted, such an endearing angel, hope the studios nails her expressions~~ PS: This Asato Asato gets it, "music playing while writing this afterword: Sidonia by Angela", MY MAN!! What a gent! Knights of Sidonia FTW |
PlaycoolApr 14, 2021 10:42 AM
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Playcool said: Lol, the author is actually a woman. A woman of culture.Plus guys, read the afterword, I found it really amusing, I was totally expecting the writer to be a lot more serious and all, completely caught me surprised, what a champ, could feel his passion, plus garter belts! LMAO at the part he started to talk about plotholes, really, just from this afterword I felt like this man is someone modest, but with a desire to write some really awesome mecha and military drama, something I m also very fond of when done right, and I m happy he could write something he deeply enjoyed and it turned out to be this great, tight and cohesive package. PS: This Asato Asato gets it, "music playing while writing this afterword: Sidonia by Angela", MY MAN!! What a gent! |
simulatedhel said: Playcool said: Lol, the author is actually a woman. A woman of culture.Plus guys, read the afterword, I found it really amusing, I was totally expecting the writer to be a lot more serious and all, completely caught me surprised, what a champ, could feel his passion, plus garter belts! LMAO at the part he started to talk about plotholes, really, just from this afterword I felt like this man is someone modest, but with a desire to write some really awesome mecha and military drama, something I m also very fond of when done right, and I m happy he could write something he deeply enjoyed and it turned out to be this great, tight and cohesive package. PS: This Asato Asato gets it, "music playing while writing this afterword: Sidonia by Angela", MY MAN!! What a gent! It is a pen name, plus the garter belts, really doubt the nature of the author, until I see him/her or someone released official confirmation. I was going to say him/her, but then that afterword, didnt seem like a woman at all, but hey... |
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Playcool said: Well, she had an interview in which it was revealed she is a woman. You can find the translation to the interview on twitter. And her being interested in garterbelts is why I called her a woman of culture. But anyways, doesn't really matter either way. Good to see you liked 86.simulatedhel said: Lol, the author is actually a woman. A woman of culture. It is a pen name, plus the garter belts, really doubt the nature of the author, until I see him/her or someone released official confirmation. I was going to say him/her, but then that afterword, didnt seem like a woman at all, but hey... |
| that was amazing. so much in just the first volume, it can already conclude its story just like that but it can defiitely increase and improve on the lore more and i agree with the author, hail garter belts o7 |
| Man, that was an amazing fucking read. Author is cultured, bless thighs and bless garter belts. |
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| Honestly I would be very satisfied if this was the only volume, not only were the plot solid but the characters and their backstories are fleshed out well. Fucking hell I was prepared to end this off with a melancholic tone as noone survived but that epilogue REEEEEEEEEEEE |
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