Days #1

Two students in school uniforms stride forward on this opening volume of Days — a wide-eyed, dark-haired boy clutching a soccer ball and a cool, blonde companion at his shoulder, their energy immediately setting up a story of friendship and the beautiful game. Creator Tseshi Yasuka launches this Shonen Magazine Comics series with a cover that feels both grounded and full of forward momentum. It's a warm, confident start that signals exactly the kind of earnest sports drama Kōdansha does so well.