Alice & Zouroku #5

Tetsuya Imai's warm slice-of-life fantasy series continues in fine form with this fifth volume, and the cover captures its playful spirit perfectly. A cheerful blonde girl in a pink hoodie spreads her arms wide at the center while the cast tumbles chaotically around her — a weary older man, two dark-haired teens, a small upside-down figure, and scattered furniture all swirling through the air in delightful disarray. It's a joyful snapshot of the series' blend of everyday family warmth and the wonderfully unpredictable magic that keeps this story so endearing.