風光る [Kaze Hikaru] #16

Volume 16 of Watanabe Taeko's Kaze Hikaru presents a striking monochrome cover portrait of a young figure dressed in formal Heian-era court robes and a traditional eboshi cap, rendered with quiet, precise linework that perfectly suits the series' historical atmosphere. The restrained dark palette and dignified composition give this entry in Shogakukan's bunko edition a contemplative, almost classical elegance. Fans of Japanese historical manga will find this volume a handsome addition to one of the genre's most carefully crafted long-running series.