superblomper's review
5.0
Now I understand why Kazuo Umezu is considered a master of horror manga. This blew me away.
ufoparty's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
a collection of short stories with a very misanthropic viewpoint if that's what you're into. got kind of old after a bit but there were some nice twists
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Child death, Grief, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Abandonment, Cannibalism, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Cancer
neven's review
4.0
This isn't a perfect comic: some of the twists are a bit hoaky, some of the dialogue is a bit awkward (probably a translation artifact). But there's so much to like about it: the story is genuinely surprising; the horror is both built up nicely and delivered frequently; the moral complexity is rich and gets you into an uncomfortable state of mind. (Always a plus with horror stories.) And best of all, Umezu's art is beautifully gothic. From the heavily inked shadows to the spookily matter-of-fact isometric rooms to the psychedelic touches, it's all a notch above similar manga, and very appropriate for the story.
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