風光る [Kaze Hikaru] #19

Volume 19 of Taeko Watanabe's beloved historical shoujo series Kaze Hikaru presents a striking cover featuring a young samurai figure in traditional striped kimono and headband, rendered in Watanabe's characteristically elegant line work against a warm rose backdrop. The confident, pointing gesture of the figure captures the spirit of determined youth at the heart of this long-running Shinsengumi saga. Fans of Edo-period drama and finely crafted character work will find this installment right at home in the Shogakukan Bunko edition's handsome format.