鬼灯の冷徹 [Hozuki no Reitetsu] #2

A sharp-eyed oni in traditional robes takes center stage on this volume's cover, calmly holding a pipe while an elaborate border of fantastical creatures — demons, spirits, and vivid supernatural beings — frames the scene with rich, intricate detail. Natsumi Eguchi's linework brings the underworld bureaucracy of Hozuki no Reitetsu to life with a tone that's equal parts deadpan and delightfully strange. Volume 2 promises more of the series' distinctive blend of Japanese folklore and dry wit, wrapped in a cover that rewards a slow, careful look.