A-DO #5

Volume 5 of Amano Jaku's *A-DO* puts its commanding presence front and center — a sharp-eyed military officer in a medal-laden dress uniform, cigarette smoke curling upward, white-gloved hands clasped with cool authority. The bold graphic lettering of the title frames him like a monument, and the ribbon rows, aiguillette, and decorations on his chest make clear this is someone who has earned — or perhaps seized — every bit of his rank. If you've been following this series, this 2024 Kodansha USA release looks ready to deliver another chapter steeped in power, discipline, and whatever complicated ambitions lurk behind that composed stare.