あかね噺 [Akane-banashi] #9

Five characters take center stage on this vibrant volume 9 cover, dressed in festive yukata and traditional Japanese festival attire, with a kitsune mask, colorful paper umbrellas, and bursting fireworks filling the background in rich, celebratory hues. The lively composition captures the world of *Akane-banashi* — Shueisha's Jump Comics rakugo series — at what feels like a spirited festival moment, balancing energy and warmth in equal measure. A great pick for fans of manga steeped in Japanese performing arts and culture.