86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 1 (light novel)
(Author) Asato AsatoA War Without CasualtiesThe Republic of San Magnolia has long been under attack from the neighboring 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 as a bloodless war. Beyond the fortified walls protecting the eighty-five Republic territories lies the "nonexistent" Eighty-Sixth Sector. The young men and women of this forsaken land are branded the Eighty-Six and, stripped of their humanity, pilot the "unmanned" weapons into battle...
Asato Asato
Asato Asato is a Japanese author known for her acclaimed light novel series "86 -Eighty Six-". Her writing style is characterized by a blend of intricate world-building, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes of war and discrimination. Asato's work has made a significant impact on contemporary Japanese literature.