ショートカッツ [Shōto kattsu / Short Cuts] #1

The layered, frenetic cover of Short Cuts Vol. 1 sets the tone immediately — a close-up of a grinning young woman rendered in washed-out reds and pinks, her expression somewhere between mischief and glee, overlaid with a swirl of text and a spotted ball that adds a playful, almost chaotic energy. Published by Shogakukan, this series by 古屋兔丸 (Furuya Usamaru) announces itself with a bold graphic sensibility that blends manga aesthetics with a collage-like, almost punk visual style. It's a striking opener for what promises to be a sharp, offbeat read.