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“Grieving Aisei meets three ghostly versions of his dead love, helping them—and himself—find peace.”
Ilya
Ilya -イリヤ-
7.09
8,172 rank · 1,594 readers · 10 favorites
Shounen
Drama
Romance
Supernatural
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Synopsis
Grieving Aisei meets three ghostly versions of his dead love, helping them—and himself—find peace.
Ilya, the love of Aisei's life, suddenly passed away in an accident. Her death caused his entire world to fade into a monochromatic silence until three ghosts appear before him during Ilya's funeral. The trio introduce themselves as different versions of Ilya—each carrying their own regret that prevents them from passing on into the afterlife. Despite having to directly face his grief, Aisei agrees to help the three Ilyas move on while slowly coming to terms with his new reality.
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Score distribution
median 6
mode 6
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 6 “Ilya is a beautiful and impactful manga that masterfully explores the universal themes of love and loss through a simple, poignant lens. While the story is quite short, this brevity does not...”
- 6 “This manga is a well-written, quick read that masterfully explores the mature themes of grief and acceptance through distinct, well-defined characters. While the art is functional and entertaining,...”
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Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Ilya begins and ends here.
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A One shot Publication
- Format 1 ch ch × vol
- Total read 0h 08m approx
- Published Apr 2018 – ongoing
- Source One shot media type
- Ref. BS-M48747 catalog