ソフトメタルヴァンパイア [Soft Metal Vampire] #1

A striking opening volume from Kōdansha's Afternoon KC line, Soft Metal Vampire arrives with a cover that sets an immediately compelling mood. A pale, dark-coated figure with bat-like wings spreads his arms against a city skyline, while a determined-looking schoolgirl in a blue uniform stands confidently in the foreground — the contrast between the two characters hinting at an intriguing dynamic at the heart of the series. Creator 遠藤浩輝 (Endō Hiroki) brings a sharp, polished visual style that blends urban atmosphere with supernatural energy right from the first volume.