Reborn as a Polar Bear: The Legend of How I Became a Forest Guardian #1

The opening volume of this charming isekai manga sets a warm, whimsical tone right on its cover — a massive white polar bear cradling a fox-eared young woman in a blue-and-red outfit, the two framed against a lush green forest backdrop. Adapted by Houki Kusano from Chihiro Mishima's original story, with character designs by Kururi, the series promises an unlikely bond between guardian and protected. It's a delightful 2019 release for fans of cozy fantasy and beastly heroes with big hearts.