Jiu Jiu #4

Touya Tobina's Jiu Jiu Volume 4 from Viz brings together this distinctive trio — a dark-haired girl in a white dress flanked by two figures in striking green outfits, one with flowing black hair and a tail, the other with wild orange hair — plus a pair of tiny blue and white creature companions tucked into their arms. The ornate crimson border and the series' elegant logo give the whole package a gothic-fantasy flair that feels right at home on any manga shelf. If you've been following this supernatural story, Volume 4 looks like a solid continuation of the moody, character-driven world Tobina has built.