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“Psychic old man controls apartment block until young girl with powers challenges him to mental battle.”
Domu: A Child's Dream
童夢
7.28
5,444 rank · 13,347 readers · 129 favorites
Seinen
Award Winning
Horror
Supernatural
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Synopsis
Psychic old man controls apartment block until young girl with powers challenges him to mental battle.
A twisted old man, gifted with extrasensory powers, silently holds sway over an entire block of apartments. The occupants are puppets for him to control. Life is his to give...and to take. But suddenly there is a new voice in his head, and before he knows it, a young girl with her own battery of psychic abilities has arrived to challenge him! Soon, the sprawling complex becomes a battleground between two minds possessing incredible, unimaginable power. (Source: Dark Horse)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 7 sampled reviews
7.9
/10
What 7 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8
mode 10
σ 1.81
Agreement
Polarized
σ 1.81 · split reception
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 2.14
Running avg · Dec 2008 → Nov 2024
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “This manga excels through its compelling juxtaposition of youthful justice against adult bitterness, creating an atmosphere that is both deeply disturbing and enjoyable. While the plot progression...”
- 7 “This manga offers a compelling premise and charming art, making it a worthwhile read for fans of the creator’s work on Akira. However, the experience is hindered by abrupt pacing that diminishes...”
- 8 “Doumu is a gripping horror hit that features brilliant, dark, and off-putting art that perfectly complements its suspenseful narrative. While the left-to-right reading format may initially confuse...”
Verbosity
Short · 43%
Medium · 29%
Long · 29%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Domu: A Child's Dream begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 4 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 32m approx
- Published Jan 1980 – Jul 1981
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M1116 catalog