ちはやふる [Chihaya Furu] #26

A striking cover from Yuki Suetsugu's beloved competitive karuta series, with a young woman rendered in soft, contemplative tones amid a vivid sea of crimson spider lilies and a delicate swallowtail butterfly. The deep blue background makes the scarlet blooms absolutely pop, lending the composition a quietly dramatic, almost poetic atmosphere perfectly suited to this story of passion and ancient verse. Fans of the series will find volume 26 as beautifully presented as ever.