蒼き鋼のアルペジオ [Aoki Hagane no Arupejio] [Arpeggio of Blue Steel] #9

Volume 9 of Ark Performance's Arpeggio of Blue Steel presents a striking cover centered on a young woman in an elaborate red floral kimono, her expression cool and unyielding as she grips a large, ornate weapon at her side. The gridded background and bold graphic design give the image a precise, almost tactical feel that perfectly suits this manga's blend of maritime warfare and humanoid warship "Mental Models." Published by Shōnen Gahōsha under the Young King Comics imprint, this volume continues one of manga's more inventive takes on naval science fiction.