Vairocana #1

A young warrior in samurai-style armor stands front and center on this striking 2008 manga volume, twin blades at the ready while a fearsome, battle-scarred demon lord looms large in the fiery red-and-orange background behind them. The contrast between the determined young fighter and the hulking, weapon-wielding antagonist immediately sets up a world of high-stakes supernatural conflict rooted in Japanese mythology. Published by Les Humanoïdes Associés under their Shogun imprint, this first volume from Moa Hato is a vivid entry point into an action-packed manga adventure.