Pumpkin Scissors #1

This first volume of Pumpkin Scissors collects the opening chapters of the manga series, introducing the Imperial Army's unconventional Unit III, known as the Pumpkin Scissors, tasked with post-war reconstruction and relief. The story follows Lieutenant Alice L. Malvin and her squad as they navigate the aftermath of a long conflict, blending military action with humanitarian themes. Created by Ryōtarō Iwanaga, this volume sets the stage for the unit's encounters with war orphans, rogue soldiers, and the mysterious 'lantern' technology.