どうぶつの国 [Doubutsu no Kuni] [Animal Land] #1

A wild, sun-drenched savanna sets the stage for this charming manga from Kōdansha, where a tanuki-like creature clutches a human infant while riding a galloping calf alongside a vividly colored trout — an immediately eye-catching ensemble that hints at a story where species boundaries mean nothing. The cover radiates warmth and adventure in equal measure, with rolling grasslands and a bright open sky framing these unlikely companions in full stride. If you're drawn to tales of found family set against untamed nature, Doubutsu no Kuni Volume 1 looks like a thoroughly inviting place to start.