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“Kanae reopens her bathhouse while searching for her missing husband, aided by an assistant from his company.”
Undercurrent
アンダーカレント
7.32
5,009 rank · 6,689 readers · 78 favorites
Seinen
Slice of Life
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Synopsis
Kanae reopens her bathhouse while searching for her missing husband, aided by an assistant from his company.
Kanae Sekiguchi's bathhouse Tsuki no Yu has now reopened. However, Kanae's husband Satoru has been missing for four months after departing for his business trip. Having left without a trace, she considers two possible reasons: a secret affair or an accident, although she is more inclined to believe he is out committing adultery. Satoru's company The Public Baths Union aids Kanae in managing the bathhouse by sending Mr. Hori as an assistant. While handling bathhouse duties, Kanae is bombarded with appointments that may help her uncover the truth about the unexplained disappearance of Satoru.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 6 sampled reviews
7.3
/10
What 6 readers settled on.
80%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8
mode 9
σ 2.21
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.21 · split reception
The polarity gap
4.8 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 4.0
Yes
No
Score over time
↓ 1.67
Running avg · Apr 2009 → Nov 2024
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “Undercurrent is a masterclass in realistic daily life storytelling, featuring flawless pacing and cinematic paneling that rivals the best in the medium. The only drawback is the bittersweet reality...”
- 9 “*Undercurrent* excels through its simple, effective art style and a deeply resonant, tragic narrative that explores the masks we wear and the hidden truths we bury. The work is remarkably cohesive,...”
- 9 “Undercurrent is an excellent, mature drama that masterfully explores the psychological dread of abandonment and the complexities of human relationships through a subtle, melancholy lens. While the...”
Verbosity
Short · 33%
Medium · 0%
Long · 67%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Undercurrent begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 11 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 28m approx
- Published Aug 2004 – Aug 2005
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M8374 catalog