Avec Karine #7

Volume 7 of Avec Karine bursts with energy right from the cover, where the cheerful, sailor-uniform-clad Karine leaps forward with an outstretched hand, a bright smile, and a playful spin of motion lines surrounding her. Below her, a more reserved dark-haired girl stands in quiet contrast, while a small group of characters tumbles together in the background, hinting at the lively ensemble cast at the heart of this series. Published by Taïfu Comics in 2007 with creators Taketo Higenamushi and The Seiji, this volume looks like a charming and fun slice of shōnen comedy with plenty of personality to spare.