蒼き鋼のアルペジオ [Aoki Hagane no Arupejio] [Arpeggio of Blue Steel] #1

This first volume of Arpeggio of Blue Steel introduces a near-future world where humanity is challenged by the mysterious Fog Fleet, advanced warships with sentient AI. The story follows Gunzō Chihaya, a young cadet who encounters the Fog battleship I-401 and its humanoid avatar, Iona, leading to an uneasy alliance that sets the stage for a naval conflict with both human and technological stakes. This collected edition features the opening chapters of the manga series by Ark Performance, originally serialized in Young King Comics.