En scène! #22

Volume 22 of Cuvie's ballet manga arrives with a cover that captures the grace and quiet confidence of the art form beautifully — a young ballerina in a tiara and ornate white-and-teal costume raises her arms in an elegant pose, her gentle smile suggesting someone fully at home on the stage. The soft blue background and delicate floral details give the whole image an ethereal, dreamlike quality that suits this long-running series perfectly. If you've been following this heartfelt story of dance and dedication, this 2024 installment from Kurokawa looks like another graceful step forward.