Arpeggio of Blue Steel #1

This first volume of the manga series Arpeggio of Blue Steel introduces a near-future world where humanity is locked in a losing war against the Fleet of Fog, a mysterious and technologically advanced naval force controlled by sentient AI warships. The story follows Gunzou Chihaya, a young cadet who encounters the Fog battleship I-401 and its humanoid avatar, Iona, leading to an uneasy alliance that could turn the tide of the conflict. Originally serialized in Japan, this English-language edition from Seven Seas Entertainment collects the opening chapters of the sci-fi naval saga, blending tactical combat with themes of artificial intelligence and identity.