Manga Show Case: Eighty-Six – Operation High School

Author: Asato Asato
Artist: Suzume Somemiya
Genres: Romance, Slice of Life
TV Rating: PG

🧭 Story & Pacing

This is a fun alternate take on the 86 characters, placing them in a typical Japanese high school setting. It doesn’t connect to the main series canon, but all the character quirks and charm are still present. It’s a standalone volume, self-contained with 16 chapters and a character list at the end. The pace is light and easy, with a comfortable slice-of-life flow.

👥 Characters

The main focus is on:

• Lena – Student Council President
• Shin – Quiet but reliable

The story builds on the developing bond between Lena and Shin, leaning into sweet and subtle romantic moments. Other familiar characters make appearances too.

🎨 Art & Paneling

The art follows a clean, standard manga style. It’s easy to follow with good panel flow and expressive characters, sticking to classic shoujo/slice-of-life visuals.

🎭 Themes & Tone

The manga reimagines the core 86 cast in a lighthearted school setting. The tone is playful and romantic, with no war or politics—just uniforms, student council meetings, and teenage awkwardness.

💭 Personal Thoughts

It’s an easy, enjoyable read with no complex plotlines. I’d love to see more volumes like this in the future—it’s a great “what if” side story.

⭐️ Final Rating

Rating: ★★★★☆ (7/10)
Recommended for: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)
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