Orochi
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Orochi

おろち

7.08
Ranked #8,394 · 6,614 readers · 51 favorites
Shounen Horror
6 volumes · 1969 - 1970
6 vols · 1969 - 1970

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Orochi, a mysterious woman with powers, observes and influences human lives in philosophical horror vignettes.

Orochi is a philosophical horror manga series from Japan's master of the horror genre. Each chapter is a separate story that explores different aspects of humanity and the human condition. The main character, Orochi, is a mysterious woman with odd powers and a keen interest in understanding human nature. In her travels, she meets people that she is so fascinated by that she takes an interest in their lives, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse.

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