

I was just wondering if there was any significance to the cross (like someone
has put an 'x' across the picture) on certain manga covers. I noticed it
recently with the titles _Vampire-chan x Junior-chan_ , _Koi desu ga Koi
Janai_ , and _Domestic Girlfriend_. I haven't read any of these titles, so I
don't know if their stories are similar or something that would give me an
idea about why the X is there.

Just a little curious when I saw them in the updated section.

![Vampire Chan x Junior Chan vol.1](https://i.stack.imgur.com/maCiWm.jpg)
![Koi Desu ga Koi Jyanai vol.1](https://i.stack.imgur.com/5tA6rm.jpg)
![Domestic Girlfriend vol.1](https://i.stack.imgur.com/aoqDJm.png)


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Significance of "cross" on cover page?


The uses of crosses is purely stylistic for different reasons, except for the
right most one. There's no reason to imply that they (the first two at least)
have any set or additional meaning beyond artistic flair.

The first one from the left mostly likely pairs symbolism of crosses and
vampires. The second one from the left is there to imply a negative.

The title more or less translates to "it's not love, but it's intentional."
The cross there likely represents an "X" implying that it's not something but
intentionally there.

The third one on the right has a purpose, it's intended to associate to things
together like Beauty x Beast. For a more detailed explanation consult [this
answer](https://anime.stackexchange.com/a/24157/63).


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