あひるの空 [Ahiru no Sora] #17

Volume 17 of Hinata Takeshi's beloved basketball manga Ahiru no Sora delivers another chapter in the story of a small kid with big dreams on the court. The cover shows a young blond-haired player lying back against a vivid blue background — evoking both the open sky and the polished hardwood of a gymnasium floor — his yellow jersey and sneakers capturing that perfect mix of exhaustion and determination. Published by Kōdansha under the Shōnen Magazine Comics imprint, this volume continues one of the most heartfelt sports manga series to come out of Japan.