Mirai Nikki #1

A striking introduction to Sakae Esuno's survival-thriller manga, this first volume from Casterman sets an immediately tense tone. The cover presents a pink-haired girl with wide, intense red eyes in the foreground, while a younger boy holding a device stands before the long shadows of a group of silhouetted figures looming behind him. It's a beautifully composed image that balances vulnerability and menace, making this 2009 edition a compelling pick for fans of psychological manga.