Call of the Night #9

Volume 9 of Kotoyama's *Call of the Night* arrives in this 2024 Kurokawa edition, its cover drawing you in with a brooding, close-up portrait of a young person cradling a small, warm flame in their cupped hands — a fragile light against the surrounding darkness. Hovering behind them is a pale, ethereal figure with flowing hair, lending the image an atmosphere that's equal parts tender and unsettling. It's a beautifully composed volume that captures the series' signature blend of nocturnal mood and quiet emotional intensity.