Ayako, l'enfant de la nuit #3

The cover of this third volume from Delcourt's French edition presents a striking young woman adorned with lush botanical elements — flowers, persimmons, and trailing greenery woven into her hair — dressed in a richly patterned kimono, her violet eyes and teardrop earring giving her an arresting, almost otherworldly presence. Adapted from Osamu Tezuka's original work by Kubu Kurin, *Ayako, l'enfant de la nuit* continues to blend classical manga storytelling with artwork that feels both elegant and quietly unsettling. This 2021 volume is a beautiful addition to what is shaping up to be one of the more visually distinctive manga adaptations on French shelves.