Blade of the Moon Princess #2

The second volume of Tatsuya Endo's *Blade of the Moon Princess* makes a striking impression right from the cover, where a blue-haired young woman in flowing robes leaps triumphantly overhead, brandishing a war banner against a backdrop of flames and a crescent moon. Below her, a heavily armored samurai bristling with ornate swords and weapons strikes a dramatic pose, while a grinning figure peeks out from behind a WWII-era Japanese tank marked with kanji — a collision of eras that signals this series has a wonderfully inventive sense of history. Published by Viz in 2023, this $9.99 volume promises the same playful energy and rich period-inspired detail that makes the series such a fun read.