コミック獣の奏者 [Comic Kemono no Sōja]

Based on Nahoko Uehashi's fantasy novel, this short manga series from Kōdansha (2014) adapts the story of a young girl who bonds with the fierce, majestic creatures known as Touda. Illustrated by Yūko Iwamoto, the four-issue run offers a concise, visually rich entry into the world of the Beast Player, making it a compact but faithful introduction to the beloved saga for manga readers.