Otaku Elf #6

Akihiko Higuchi's delightful series continues in this sixth volume, and the cover captures everything that makes it so charming: a tall, elegant elf with flowing blonde hair and pointed ears wraps a gentle arm around a cheerful dark-haired young girl who flashes a peace sign, both dressed in traditional Japanese attire against a warm, softly lit shoji backdrop. The swirl of golden magical light curving between them perfectly embodies the series' cozy blend of the fantastical and the everyday. If you've been following this heartwarming story of ancient magic meeting modern fandom, volume 6 is a very welcome addition to the shelf.