Bloody Delinquent Girl Chainsaw #1

The cover of this opening volume from Rei Mikamoto pulls no punches: a blood-drenched young woman with wide, blank eyes clutches a gore-slicked, spike-studded chainsaw while a ghostly figure looms in the smoky background — it's a striking first impression that wears its wild premise right on its sleeve. Éditions Akata's 2016 release of *Bloody Delinquent Girl Chainsaw* signals exactly the kind of brutal, high-energy manga that earns its title honestly. Fans of extreme horror manga with a fierce female lead at the center will find this first volume a compelling place to start.