舞 [Mai]

In the mid-1980s, Shogakukan published this six-issue comic series, a stylish and intense crime thriller from legendary artist Ryoichi Ikegami. Mai follows a woman caught in a web of yakuza violence, international intrigue, and a desperate hunt for stolen gold. Ikegami's signature hyper-detailed, cinematic artwork drives this taut, gritty narrative, making it a standout example of the era's mature, action-oriented manga.