“Suicidal man plans crab feast in Hokkaido, robs housewife who offers cash and sex instead.”
Yukionna to Kani wo Kuu
雪女と蟹を食う
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Synopsis
Suicidal man plans crab feast in Hokkaido, robs housewife who offers cash and sex instead.
As the cicadas chirp on a hot summer day, a man prepares to hang himself in his apartment. Unable to follow through with his plan, he lazes about and watches television to pass the time. However, when a special program about seafood from Hokkaido comes on, the man realizes that he has never once eaten crab. Determined to partake in the luxurious cuisine before his life ends, the man plans to travel to Hokkaido using the last of his money. Unfortunately, the trip costs a bit more than he expected. Unemployed and lacking any valuable possessions to speak of, the man ponders taking out a loan. While wandering around lost in thought, he bumps into a high-class housewife. Taking notice of the grand diamond ring on her finger, the man makes up his mind. Deciding that robbery is his best bet, he trails the woman and forces himself into her house. And yet, before he even has the chance to extort her valuables from her, the woman offers him both her cash and her body.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 8 sampled reviews
What 8 readers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.32 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.50
Running avg · Mar 2020 → Jan 2025
- 9 “This manga is a beautiful, bittersweet psychological journey featuring complex characters and deep, introspective themes that challenge my perspective on life. While the initial bait-and-switch...”
- 10 “The art and writing are exceptionally strong, masterfully using food as a poignant symbol of hope throughout this melancholic and mysterious journey. There are no notable flaws to report, as the...”
- 9 “The story is incredibly engaging with well-written, multi-dimensional characters and clean, consistent art that creates a unique atmosphere. However, the heavy focus on sexualization, nudity, and...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Yukionna to Kani wo Kuu begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 78 × 9 ch × vol
- Total read 10h 24m approx
- Published Jan 2019 – Sep 2022
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M49814 catalog