Hi Score Girl #5

Two young characters sit side by side on the cover of this 2020 Mana Books release, each resting a hand on what appears to be a portable game console or controller — a quietly charming image that captures the heart of Rensuke Oshikiri's gaming-infused series. The girl's long dark hair and the boy's sly, sidelong expression give the pair a wonderfully understated chemistry. Volume 5 of Hi Score Girl promises more of the earnest, game-obsessed storytelling that has made this series such a distinctive read.