86 Light Novel Reading Order Complete Volume Guide (2026)

From the 86 sub, the author said volume 7 was the midway. So, 13-15 volumes would be my guess. 11 volumes were translated. 12th is being released in Japan like the other said. I'd say the last volume should be translated by the end of next year.. Sci-fi in the world of anime, manga, and light novels has a fascinating relationship with the fandom, and one of the best is about to complete its story.

86: Eighty Six (Japanese: 86-エイティシックス-, Hepburn: Eiti Shikkusu) is a Japanese science fiction light novel series written by Asato Asato and illustrated by Shirabii. It began publication by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint in February 2017. The series is licensed in North America by Yen Press. A manga adaptation illustrated by Motoki Yoshihara was serialized.. The '86' light novel series has been such a ride! As of now, it hasn't officially concluded, but Volume 12, released in Japan in 2023, feels like it's building toward something big. The author, Asato Asato, has done an incredible job balancing the brutal mecha warfare with deep character arcs—especially Shin and Lena's development.