La Fête des Ombres #1

A serene yet quietly unsettling cover sets the tone for this French-language graphic novel from Editions Issekinicho: a large, eyes-closed girl in a richly patterned blue kimono looms over a misty forest clearing, her flowing red hair framing a small lone figure standing among scattered stone lanterns. Atelier Sentô brings a watercolor atmosphere that feels rooted in Japanese folklore, balancing stillness with a palpable sense of mystery. La Fête des Ombres Tome 1 is a beautifully composed opening to what promises to be a haunting and visually immersive series.