Punch Up! #7

Two young men browse what looks like a clothing shop on the cover of this seventh volume — one tall and bespectacled, the other shorter and a little wary-eyed — holding up a bright orange top and a pair of duck-print boxers that add a delightful touch of playful humor to the scene. Shiuko Kano's art strikes a comfortable balance between slice-of-life warmth and low-key romantic tension, making the everyday setting feel full of unspoken possibility. A satisfying continuation of the series, this 2022 Viz release carries the story's charm right into its final stretch.