空母いぶき [Kuubo Ibuki] #5

A steely Japanese military fighter jet dominates this cover, its red rising-sun roundel vivid against the grey hull of what appears to be an aircraft carrier stretching out behind it — Kaiji Kawaguchi's meticulous draftsmanship makes every rivet and panel line feel tactile and real. Kuubo Ibuki continues to deliver the kind of grounded, technically detailed naval aviation drama that Kawaguchi does so well, and volume 5 looks to keep that tension running high. If you enjoy military manga with an eye for authentic hardware, this series belongs on your shelf.