ラブ ひな [Rabu Hina; Love Hina] #1

Five lively young women gather on what appears to be the steps of a traditional Japanese building, rendered in Ken Akamatsu's warm, expressive style — the orange-haired girl front and center radiates an easy confidence, flanked by a cheerful blonde, a sharp-eyed dark-haired figure with a sword, and two more girls completing the cheerful ensemble. This opening volume of Love Hina sets the stage for the beloved romantic comedy with an instantly inviting cast portrait that hints at the fun, chaotic energy to come. A great starting point for anyone curious about one of shōnen manga's most charming ensemble series from Kōdansha.