青騎士 [Aokishi] [Der Blaue Reiter] #13 B

Two elegantly dressed figures dominate this striking cover — a woman in an elaborately patterned kimono adorned with cranes, waves, and mythological motifs, and a second figure behind her whose intense gaze peers out from above — rendered in a style that evokes classical Japanese woodblock print traditions. The vertical title lettering and the tagline "群れずに ゆっくり 歩みましょう、青騎士さん" ("Let's walk slowly, without following the crowd, Mr. Blue Knight") set a contemplative, unhurried tone that feels distinctive among anthology publications. Published by Kadokawa, Aokishi Vol. 13B continues this art-forward manga anthology's commitment to beautifully crafted, literary work that rewards careful attention.