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“Sixteen early surreal, whimsical manga stories by Nishioka Kyodai: serial killers, bird women, kangaroo-pouched man.”
Boku Mushi
ぼく虫―西岡兄妹初期作品集
6.33
19,822 rank · 1,572 readers · 11 favorites
Seinen
Psychological
Avant Garde
Comedy
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Sixteen early surreal, whimsical manga stories by Nishioka Kyodai: serial killers, bird women, kangaroo-pouched man.
A collection of sixteen early works by Nishioka Kyodai, including their three-part debut series. As always the stories range from the whimsical to the surreal, with tales of serial killers, bird women, and a man who one day wakes to find himself with a pouch like a kangaroo. (Source: MU) 1. Jump 2. Boku Mushi 3. Aru Kinzoku Bat Jisatsu 4. Mono no Okibasho 5. Torikago 6. Kaze no Fuiteiru Hi 7. Ame no Futteiru Hi 8. Nichiyoubi 9. Tanjoubi 10. Satsujinki-P no Noroi 11-12. Yoru 13. Harigane 14. Boku ga Koroshita Mono: Tobirabito 15. Boku ga Koroshita Mono: Kangaroo no Matsuei 16. Boku ga Koroshita Mono: Shinkei
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- 7 “The Nishiokas' unique art style resonates deeply on an emotional level, and the collection features several striking chapters that showcase their distinct creative voice. However, the work is...”
- 8 “The art direction is truly excellent, utilizing a unique, child-like style that creates a striking, poetic contrast with the dark and surreal subject matter. While the visual experience is...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Boku Mushi begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 16 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 08m approx
- Published Oct 1989 – Apr 1996
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M37260 catalog