Phantom Thief Jeanne (Official Colored)

Phantom Thief Jeanne, known in Japan as Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, was authored and illustrated by Arina Tanemura and serialized in the shoujo manga magazine Ribon between 1998 and 2000. The series follows high school student Maron Kusakabe, who is secretly the reincarnation of Joan of Arc and tasked by God to capture demons possessing works of art before the devil can claim their souls. Tanemura designed the series with a focus on elaborate, magical-girl aesthetic sensibilities, blending historical religious imagery with the high-energy melodrama characteristic of late-nineties shoujo.

The official colored volumes and supplemental art collections were produced to showcase Tanemura's distinctive, detailed linework and vibrant color palette, which utilized a mix of Copic markers and digital refinement. These editions were well-received by fans of the era for their high production values, solidifying Tanemura’s status as a leading voice in the genre. The work remains a defining example of the aesthetic trends in manga design during the turn of the millennium, reflecting a period when intricate character costumes and emotional, often tragic, romantic arcs were central to the medium's appeal.