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“19th-century nobleman Cain Hargreaves investigates mysterious crimes haunting his aristocratic family in London.”
Godchild
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8.14
588 rank · 21,391 readers · 916 favorites
Shoujo
Historical
Boys Love
Horror
Mystery
Supernatural
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Synopsis
19th-century nobleman Cain Hargreaves investigates mysterious crimes haunting his aristocratic family in London.
Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes. (Source: VIZ Media) Included one-shot: Volume 5: Nichiyoubi no Solomon Grundy
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Score distribution
median 10
mode 10
σ 1.65
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σ 1.65 · some divergence
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “This manga excels at delivering an unapologetically dark and intense experience, perfectly capturing a gothic atmosphere within its English setting. While it avoids excessive gore, the inclusion of...”
- 9 “Kaori Yuki is a master storyteller who crafts beautiful art and deeply three-dimensional characters, successfully packing a dense, well-paced plot into just eight volumes. There are no criticisms...”
- 10 “God Child is a beautifully dark and twisted masterpiece that excels through its well-crafted characters, compelling backstories, and unpredictable supernatural mysteries. There are no notable flaws...”
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Short · 43%
Medium · 36%
Long · 21%
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A Manga Publication
- Format 48 × 8 ch × vol
- Total read 6h 24m approx
- Published May 2001 – Oct 2003
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M0607 catalog