闇の守り人 [Yami no Moribito] [Moribito II: Guardian of the Darkness]

Based on the novels by Nahoko Uehashi, this three-issue manga adaptation from Asahi Shimbun Publishing continues the story of the spear-wielding bodyguard Balsa. Illustrated by Yuu, the series follows her into a new adventure in a land of mountains and hidden dangers. It offers a compact, visually striking entry in the beloved Moribito saga.