Mao #22

Volume 22 of Rumiko Takahashi's Mao presents a striking close-up of the white-haired title character, his red eyes steady and expression carefully guarded against an elegant backdrop of deep red floral patterns. The cover's restrained palette — crimson, black, and white — gives the image a haunting, almost ceremonial quality that suits this supernatural series beautifully. Published by Shogakukan in 2024, this volume continues one of manga's most distinctive ongoing series from a creator at the top of her craft.