“Mysterious "Baku" magicians consume nightmares to cure a deadly disease, bringing peaceful sleep to sufferers.”
Baku
獏～BAKU～
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Mysterious "Baku" magicians consume nightmares to cure a deadly disease, bringing peaceful sleep to sufferers.
A long time ago... There was a disease that would cause nightmares and kill people. Doctors and wizards threw in the towel, unable to find a cure. All of a sudden, mysterious magicians appeared. These magicians ate the nightmares of those who suffered from them. It was said that those who had their dreams eaten were able to sleep peacefully. This is the story of "Baku." (Source: Iskultrip Scans)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 18 × 4 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 24m approx
- Published Nov 2006 – Jan 2009
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M11036 catalog