魔女と野獣 [Majo to Yajuu] #1

A striking opening volume from creator 佐竹幸典 (Saké Satake), 魔女と野獣 sets an immediately atmospheric tone with its cover: a young blonde woman in a sleek black dress steps lightly down stone stairs, roses scattered at her feet, while a dark-suited man stands with his back turned against the warm glow of a grand illuminated manor. The contrast between the two figures — her easy elegance, his rigid tension — hints at a compelling dynamic at the heart of this series. Fans of gothic atmosphere and stylish manga art will find plenty to draw them in right from this first volume.