In murmurs and whispers, the people living in the shadow of Mount Hinatsugi recount the legend—their legend. A female demon lives on the mountain, they say. She kidnaps people, they say. And when all is said and done, if the stories are to be believed, those who are taken become her servants and may never stray from the mountain again! Be they students or journalists, everyone who seeks the truth behind the myth is destined to disappear…
This Frankenstein-meets-Japanese folklore tale could have been interesting, but re-writes and story directions in the second half end up making the manga lack impact. If youve already devoured all other the horror manga out there, maybe give this a go and see if it tides you over until the next release. I hope we get more of Aki Shimizus work in the future and see if her other horror tales have more to offer. Read Full Review
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