Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry

Eleven-year-old Sara Werec's elder brother, Ralph, was sent to the frontlines of an interstellar war 130 light years away, and Sara vowed to reunite with him one day as a comrade. Five years later, Sara is a student at Grapera Space Armed Soldier Academy, training to become a Reasoner, a pilot of an advanced weapons system called a "Strain." When the academy faces a devastating attack by enemy forces, Sara finds herself thrust into a brutal conflict that shatters her understanding of the war and those involved. Left with questions about loyalty, family, and the true nature of the conflict, Sara must rebuild her life and identity as she continues her journey through the chaos of interstellar warfare. Soukou no Strain follows Sara's emotional journey as she navigates the complexities of war while holding onto her determination to reunite with her brother.