Angelic Layer

A five-issue manga series from Editora JBC, Angelic Layer (2005–2006) adapts the early chapters of CLAMP's sci-fi battle story, centering on a young girl who enters a competitive arena where fighters control tiny, customizable dolls called Angels. The series is best known for introducing the core premise and characters that would later be expanded in the longer manga run, offering a compact, fast-paced entry into CLAMP's world of high-tech combat and personal growth.