イクサガミ [Ikusagami] #1

A fierce samurai grips his blade overhead in a tense, combat-ready stance — the dark, moody cover of Ikusagami Vol. 1 immediately signals that this is a manga with serious edge. Based on the original story by Imamura Shogo and adapted into manga by Tachisawa Katsumi, this Kōdansha series pairs an evocative title with striking visual intensity right from the opening volume. If grounded, gritty samurai action is your thing, this is a compelling place to start.