くろアゲハ [Black Beard] #2

The cover of volume 2 sets the tone perfectly — a grinning, wild-haired young man with blue-black spiky hair and an infectious smile is flanked by two stylish young women, one with a long dark braid and one with a braided blonde style and a purple top, both looking every bit as confident as he is. The hot-pink and glittery backdrop gives the whole composition a flashy, high-energy feel that matches the series' title treatment in bold, jewel-encrusted kanji. Atsushi Kase's artwork brings an appealing mix of charm and attitude that makes this Kōdansha release an easy pick for fans of character-driven shonen manga.