History Manga / RedEyes

* AluminiumChristmasTrees: Mills entered Ranger School, completely bypassing Army basic. Such practice actually exists for US Army Special Forces; 18X are recruits who come to SF training from enlistment.

* BandOfBrothers: The Jackals were originally this, as Mills and his squad lived and died together throughout fierce fighting... [[YouShouldKnowThisAlready until they betrayed him]].

* KnifeNut:
** While Lenny's not a bad shot by any standard, melee combat is where he and the Zebra really shine.
** Sepp Gibernau is also pretty good with bladed weapons.

Drawn and Written by Jun Shindo, ''Red Eyes'' started in 1999 at ''Magazine E-No'' from publisher Kodansha, later it got transfered to ''Magazine Great'', this series is part of their ''Monthly Shonen Magazine Comics'' line (yes, despite what the content might make you think otherwise, this ''is not'' a {{Seinen}} series).

24 volumes are published as of 2020.

* WallRun: The [[FanNickname Cobra Commander]] does this twice in his story arc: the first time, against a Regium fireteam is successful; the 2nd time, against Mills... isn't ''quite'' as effective.

Drawn and Written by Jun Shindo, ''Red Eyes'' started in 1999 at ''Magazine E-No'' from publisher Kodansha, later it got transfered to ''Magazine Great'', this series is part of their ''Monthly Shonen Magazine Comics'' line (yes, despite what the content might make you think otherwise, this ''is not'' a {{Seinen}} series), as of 2011 the series has 15 Volumes published.

** As helmet protection is limited due to how much weight a human neck can support, [[BoomHeadshot headshots with armor piercing ammo]] are always fatal.

* DaysOfFuturePast: Thanks to a killsat system put in place from before the massive reshaping of the world's maps, warfare is now more akin to WW2 than modern combat, despite that massive advances in technology.

* ArmCannon: Mill's hijacked super protoype has a ''railgun'' mounted to the left arm; it also doubles as a FoldingWeapon, as it's folded away until actually in use.

** Not only does the mangaka use the correct NATO symbols for depicting the various combat units, all infantry weapons present are drawn accurately, and all weapons used are either in-service, or evolutions and extrapolations of existing concepts. [[KillSat Eyes of the Beholder]] is an actual ICBM defense concept studied during the Cold War.

* AcePilot: Lots. Mills, Lenny Krueger, the Jackals, the Cobra commander...

* AwesomeButImpractical: the Regium SuperPrototype that Mills steals; the test pilot, an Aggressor, is unable to control it, describing it as a wild horse. Mills has no such problems, [[spoiler: because it was specifically designed for him]].
* BadassCrew: The Jackals were this. The Cobras, on Dragunov's side, are another.

* BedlamHouse: The prison where Mills is held is... out there.

* BigDamnHeroes: Mills does his best to make a habit of this, though he doesn't always arrive in time.

* CharlesAtlasSuperpower: There are many subtle cases of pretty much all capable soldiers doing things a normal human can't do, but the display of power that Mills, at 19 years old, shows against the Mutiny is just mind blogging, the slaughtered forces even lampshades it by frequently screaming ''He is not human!''.
* TheChessmaster: [[spoiler:Julian Krayz,]] who on its way to become MagnificentBastard.

* DodgeTheBullet: Done and over done. You'd swear this was The Matrix or something considering how often it's used.
* ElitesAreMoreGlamorous: The main characters were all part of the elite special SAA unit, the Jackals. The soldiers watching them during the Jackal counterattack literally stop fighting and go into describing them out of awe. There's the [=GIGN=] counterterrorist team. [[note]]Not France or from any of the ex-French colonies since they don't exist anymore.[[/note]]
** On the Dragunov side, there's the Cobras.

* GunPorn: Lots and lots of guns are shown, many of which are accurately drawn (but with [[BrandX different manufacturer names]].

* ItsPersonal: Why Mills is still alive.
* JackOfAllStats: The ASP-175 Bardiche SAA that's standard issue for Regium. Decent performance but not a standout; almost all other SAA are superior to it. Regium military planners intended to replace it with the [[LightningBruiser ASP-180 Swashbuckler]] but time and the war wasn't on their side.

* KilLSat: Eyes of the Beholder, an autonomously operating network of ICBM interception satellites, armed with lasers. Their deployment by DUPE instantly made strategic nuclear weapons useless. Gaining control of the network is key to Krayz's plans.
* KnifeNut: While Lenny's not a bad shot by any standard, melee combat is where he and the Zebra really shine.

* LightningBruiser: The ASP-180 Swashbuckler used by the Jackals. Later, the FR-A12 Zebra and Mk-54 also are this.

* MoralityPet: Saya Hamilton, a girl Mills picks up before his battle with the [=GIGN=] Blackbirds unit.
* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast: Captain Grahad "Genocide" Mills. Feared by friend and foe alike.
** The Jackals: a elite powered armor unit belonging to Regium's forces, were widely respected and feared. Six of them held a small town against an enemy brigade... ''with no casualties.''
* NextSundayAD: The series takes place after a war completely reshapes the geopolitical landscape of the planet, including the destruction of America.
* OneManArmy: Mills' nickname of "Genocide" came from his allies.
** To elaborate: During the graduation exercise for [[TrainingFromHell Ranger training]], Mills and his squad come under attack from the instructors, who are attempting a mutiny. With most of his team dead except for Lars and Lenny, who are on the other side of the area, Mills singlehandedly penetrates the mutineers' compound, takes out most of their force, and kills the ColonelBadass leading them in single combat. Then the Dragon arrives with fresh troops, three Powered Armors, three [[AwesomePersonnelCarrier Awesome Personnel Carriers]], and a prototype [[LightningBruiser Swashbuckler]] SAA... And that's when he flips the ''fuck'' out and takes out everybody. A horrified Lars' situation report:

* PoweredArmor: Weapon of choice of virtually everyone.
* RealRobotGenre: Well, as close to real robot when compared to other mecha manga.

* RedEyesTakeWarning: Many SAA have an optical sensor over the left eye that glows red.

* ShownTheirWork: The manga is very well researched when it comes to certain military matters, to the point where it contains a simplified chart showing the command chain of ''an entire army'', let alone the ''entire government'' of a ''fake nation''!

* SuperPrototype: Early in the manga, two are being evaluated to be Dragunov's next frontline SAA: the Dragunov designed FR-A12 Zebra, and the Regium-designed Mk-54. [[spoiler: Mills hijacks the Mk-54 and the Zebra's test pilot, former Jackal Lenny Krueger, defects back to Mills]].

* TookALevelInBadass: Mills goes from being a NewMeat to a SergeantRock as a result of...
* TrainingFromHell: Ranger School. And that's before the [[WhamEpisode mutiny]] kicks off.

* WarIsHell: You will gasp at how gritty this story can get.

* [[spoiler: AlternateUniverse]]: [[spoiler: Volume 6 also reveals that after a major terrorist attack (implied to be 9/11), the US prosecuted the Global War on Terror ''literally'', culminating in the formation of DUPE.]]

* [[spoiler: AmericaTakesOverTheWorld]]: [[spoiler: Volume 6 reveals that the US conquered the world in the early 21st century, creating a OneWorldOrder called the Democratic Union for Peace on Earth or DUPE, before internal rebellions and the collapse of the OneWorldOrder caused the reshaping of the map]]. It also explains why so much American/NATO military hardware is in use.

* {{Badass}}: Mills, full stop.

Drawn and Written by Jun Shindo, Manga/RedEyes started in 1999 at ''Magazine E-No'' from publisher ''Kodansha'', later it got transfered to ''Magazine Great'', this series is part of their ''Monthly Shonen Magazine Comics'' line (yes, despite what the content might make you think otherwise, this ''is not'' a {{Seinen}} series), as of 2011 the series has 15 Volumes published.

* RealRobot: Well, as close to real robot when compared to other mecha manga.

* AceCustom: The designer of the Mk-54 was a fan of Mills, and intentionally designed it as an AceCustom for him.

* AllThereInTheManual: Manga chapters actually end with supplemental information that is more than helpful in fully understanding what's going on in story.

* AceCustom: The designer of the Mk-54 was a fan of Mills, and intentionally designed it as an AceCustom for him.

* [[spoiler: AmericaTakesOverTheWorld]]: [[spoiler: Volume 6 reveals that the US conquered the world in the early 21st century, creating a OneWorldOrder called the Democratic Union for Peace on Earth or DUPE, before internal rebellions and the collapse of the OneWorldOrder caused the reshaping of the map]]. It also explains why so much American/NATO military hardware is in use.

* AristocratsAreEvil: Or at least, huge jerks. The cake goes to [[spoiler:''Julian Krayz'', who wants to TakeOverTheWorld using his own, inherited BadassArmy.]]

* BeautyIsNeverTarnished: In keeping with the war is hell theme, the only person physically unscathed by the fighting is [[FriendlySniper Lars]]. Mills and Lenny look like Bishounen but have an impressive collection of scars under their shirts, and have bled ''a lot''.

* ItsPersonal: Why Mills is still alive.
* ImprobableAimingSkills: Lars. Justified partially due to being a sniper, but shooting a 15cm target at over 10 kilometers? Down the gunbarrel at that.

* TheMole: Julian Krayz, Mills' former XO, who led the Jackals in betraying him, was actually a Dragunov double agent. In addition, he's playing everyone against each other for his own plans.

* TheRemnant: A sizeable portion of Regium's military is holded up in a mountainous province, resisting Dragunov and refusing to surrender.

* JackOfAllStats: The ASP-175 Bardiche SAA that's standard issue for Regium. Decent performance but not a standout. Regium military planners intended to replace it with the [[LightningBruiser ASP-180 Swashbuckler]] but time and the war wasn't on their side.

** The Jackals: a elite powered armor unit belonging to Regium's forces, were widely respected and feared. Six of them held a small town against an enemy brigade... with no casualties.

* DodgeTheBullet: Done and over done. You'd swear this was the matrix or something considering how often it's used.
* ElitesAreMoreGlamorous: The main characters were all part of the elite special SAA unit, the Jackals. The soldiers watching them during the Jackal counterattack literally stop fighting and go into describing them out of awe. Well and there's the [=GIGN=] (Not France or from any of the ex-French colonies since they don't exist anymore).

* KnifeNut: While Lenny's not a bad shot by any standard, melee combat is where he and the Zebra really shine.

* RecursiveAmmo: The warhead options for the SAA-carried Losapz anti-armor missile include a short-ranged micromissile swarm, and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explosively_formed_penetrator self forging fragment submunitions]], in addition to a standard shaped charge warhead.

* [[spoiler: AlternateUniverse]]: [[Volume 6 also reveals that after a major terrorist attack (implied to be 9/11), the US prosecuted the Global War on Terror ''literally'', culminating in the formation of DUPE.]]

* ElitesAreMoreGlamorous: The main characters were all part of the elite special SAA unit, the Jackals. The soldiers watching them during the Jackal counterattack literally stop fighting and go into describing them out of awe. Well and there's the [=GIGN=] (Not France or from any of the ex-French colonies since they don't exist).

* LoveMartyr: Leila seems to know that Julian is not a good guy, but she trusts his vision to change the world and openly confronts her protective brother in behalf of it; Julian is not shown to be particularly insterested in Leila besides sleeping with her.

* MoralityPet: Saya Hamilton, a girl Mills picks up before his battle with the Blackbirds unit.

** To elaborate: During the graduation exercise for [[TrainingFromHell Ranger training]], Mills and his squad come under attack from the instructors, who are attempting a mutiny. With most of his team dead except for Lars and Lenny, who are on the other side of the area, Mills singlehandedly penetrates the mutineers' compound, takes out most of their force, and kills the ColonelBadass leading them in single combat. Then the Dragon arrives with fresh troops, three Powered Armors, three AwesomePersonnelCarriers, and a prototype [[LightningBruiser Swashbuckler]] SAA... And that's when he flips the ''fuck'' out and takes out everybody. A horrified Lars' situation report:

This series contains examples of:

* Badass: Mills, full stop.

Graham "Genocide" Mills was once the finest soldier in the Regium Republic military, respected by his peers and feared by his enemies. But when the war with the neighboring country of the Dragonov Federation ends with defeat, Mills is betrayed and sent to prison to await execution. But when he escapes, he's immediately found to be the most dangerous man alive, with or without his Special Assault Armor. Now, on the run from the military in both Regium and the Federation, Mills sets out to find the truth behind his unit's betrayl, the reasons for the war, and his own revenge against those who wronged him.

* [[spoiler: AmericaTakesOverTheWorld]]: [[spoiler: Volume 8 reveals that the US conquered the world in the early 21st century, creating a OneWorldOrder, before internal rebellions and the collapse of the OneWorldOrder caused the reshaping of the map]]. It also explains why so much American military hardware is in use

* ColonelBadass: Colonel Classad, Mills' mentor, and commander of the Ranger Regiment, who recruited Mills into the Rangers, bypassing Army Basic. [[spoiler: he later attempts a mutiny, and is eventually killed by Mills after a long and grueling fight.]]

* ElitesAreMoreGlamorous: The main characters were all part of the elite special SAA unit, the Jackals. The soldiers watching them during the Jackal counterattack literally stop fighting and go into describing them out of awe.

* GoodGunsBadGuns: Averted. Dragunov and Regium use a lot of American and NATO military equipment. [[spoiler: justified because American took over the world a century ago]].