Blade of the Immortal #18

Hiroaki Samura's brushwork is on full display in this 2006 Egmont Ehapa edition of *Blade of the Immortal*, volume 18, where the cover presents a crouching young woman in a sleeveless top and patterned trousers, a long blade rising behind her shoulder and a ring earring catching the light — an image that feels simultaneously poised and dangerous. Samura's linework renders her with that distinctive mix of delicacy and tension the series is known for, set against a muted, earthy background that lets the figure command complete attention. A compelling entry in one of manga's most visually distinctive samurai series.