Kamikaze Girls #[nn]

This Shojo Beat release from Viz brings together an unlikely duo rendered in Yukio Kanesada's delicate, expressive linework — a girl in an elaborate lolita-style dress and hair accessories stands close beside a sharp-eyed young man in a casual jacket, their contrasting styles hinting at the odd-couple dynamic at the heart of the story. Kanesada's cover art balances softness and attitude beautifully, drawing you in with the characters' distinct personalities before you've read a single page. A charming 2006 addition to the Shojo Beat lineup.