Blue Exorcist #21

Volume 21 of Kazue Kato's Blue Exorcist puts Rin Okumura front and center, kneeling mid-roar as brilliant blue demonic flames surge around him — his pointed ears, fangs, and the sword Kurikara gripped at his side leaving no doubt about the power barely contained beneath that school uniform. It's a striking, visceral image that captures exactly the tension at the heart of this 2018 Kazé Shōnen Up! release: a boy wrestling with a heritage that is equal parts curse and strength. Fans of Kato's sharp character work and supernatural action will find this cover a compelling invitation to dive in.