Arata: The Legend #1

The opening volume of Yuu Watase's Arata: The Legend sets up a world where modern school life and ancient fantasy collide — the cover by Watase shows a brown-haired boy in a school uniform raising an ornate, glowing sword while a silver-haired girl with striking violet eyes gazes upward beneath him, a luminous mystical symbol floating in the starry space between them. The contrast between the boy's contemporary clothes and that beautifully crafted blade hints at two very different worlds being drawn together. Published by Viz under the Shonen Sunday imprint in 2010, this first volume is a compelling starting point for readers drawn to Watase's signature blend of adventure and heart.