忍者と極道 [Ninja to Gokudō] #1

A striking opening volume from Nobusuke Kondō, Ninja to Gokudō announces itself with a cover that pulls no punches — a dark-haired, tattooed fighter and a sharp-eyed blonde locked in an intensely close, almost electric confrontation. The raw tension between the two figures sets up what promises to be a collision of worlds where ninja tradition and yakuza grit collide head-on. Kōdansha's series kicks off here with unmistakable energy and a visual style that grabs you immediately.