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“Kuzuna Takashiro discovers his family's vampiric curse when his bloodlust awakens during adolescence.”
Lament of the Lamb
羊のうた
7.1
7,919 rank · 10,814 readers · 132 favorites
Seinen
Psychological
Vampire
Drama
Supernatural
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Synopsis
Kuzuna Takashiro discovers his family's vampiric curse when his bloodlust awakens during adolescence.
The members of the Takashiro family share a terrible curse: only human blood can quench their thirst. Sent away after the death of his mother, Kuzuna Takashiro remained blissfully unaware of his 'condition.' When Kazuna's teenage hormones begin to rage, his uncontrollable bloodlust suddenly rears its head... (Source: Tokyopop)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 7 sampled reviews
6.4
/10
What 7 readers settled on.
71%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7
mode 7
σ 2.61
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.61 · split reception
The polarity gap
5.5 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 2.5
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Score over time
↓ 1.57
Running avg · Nov 2007 → Feb 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “This manga effectively fulfills its role as a sad story, offering a quick, reflective experience for those who enjoy existential themes. However, the script and art are lackluster, and the...”
- 9 “This manga is an absolute must-read, featuring brilliant pacing, well-developed characters, and a story that moves with clear intent toward a satisfying conclusion. There are no notable flaws to...”
- 9 “Hitsuji no Uta is an overwhelming, sophisticated find that features incredibly dynamic character development and a refreshing lack of predictable tropes. There are no notable flaws to report, as...”
Verbosity
Short · 43%
Medium · 57%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Lament of the Lamb begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 47 × 7 ch × vol
- Total read 6h 16m approx
- Published Nov 1995 – Sep 2002
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M0393 catalog