Toilet-bound Hanako-kun #20

Volume 20 of AidaIro's beloved supernatural series wraps its two leads in a dreamy underwater atmosphere, with a wide-eyed, pink-haired figure in a dark scarf tumbling above a sharp-eyed, blue-eyed boy whose school uniform tag and expressive gaze anchor the composition. Clownfish, tropical reef fish, coral, and softly drifting bubbles surround them both, giving the whole cover a weightless, otherworldly quality that perfectly captures the series' blend of whimsy and unease. If you've been following this long-running story, volume 20 is a satisfying addition to the shelf.