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“Grieving mother becomes school nurse to judge bullies responsible for her son's death.”
Maria no Danzai
聖母〈マリア〉の断罪
7.14
7,378 rank · 19,514 readers · 207 favorites
Seinen
Psychological
Drama
Suspense
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Synopsis
Grieving mother becomes school nurse to judge bullies responsible for her son's death.
After her son died a horrific death, his mom finds about his severe bullying. She's determined to pass judgment on her beloved son's bullies and starts as the school nurse. (Source: Manga Mogura)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 10 sampled reviews
7.1
/10
What 10 readers settled on.
71%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8.5
mode 9
σ 2.39
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.39 · split reception
The polarity gap
5.8 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 3.0
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No
Score over time
↓ 1.90
Running avg · May 2023 → Jan 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “This manga features an unpredictable, gripping plot, exceptional character design, and a mature protagonist whose realistic reactions and psychological depth elevate it beyond a standard revenge...”
- 9 “The art is stunningly beautiful, and Maria stands out as a deeply intimidating and compelling protagonist whose intense devotion to her son drives the story's bleak, despairing atmosphere. While...”
- 8 “The story is highly engaging, featuring a compelling protagonist and gorgeous, appropriately gruesome art that perfectly complements the psychological thriller tone. While the villains' backstories...”
Verbosity
Short · 30%
Medium · 60%
Long · 10%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Maria no Danzai begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published May 2023 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M69089 catalog