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“Normal student Akira's life disrupted by transfer student claiming to be a death god bringing death to those near him.”
Shindere Shoujo to Kodoku na Shinigami
シンデレ少女と孤独な死神
7.54
2,978 rank · 11,093 readers · 96 favorites
School
Drama
Mystery
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Synopsis
Normal student Akira's life disrupted by transfer student claiming to be a death god bringing death to those near him.
Akira, a second year middle school student, has a normal life on an island of solitude, a serene and peaceful school setting. Akira's daily life is shattered one day by the transfer of a mysterious boy; Matsushiro Nishigami who introduces himself as a shinigami with the phrase "Anyone who gets close to me dies." What could be the meaning of such a bizarre introduction?
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Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
7.8
/10
What 5 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8
mode 7
σ 0.75
Agreement
Strong agreement
σ 0.75 · scores cluster tight
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 0.20
Running avg · May 2013 → Sep 2019
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “This manga offers an enjoyable experience with a solid plot, interesting mysteries, and a likable cast, all while balancing engaging family and supernatural themes. However, the art struggles to...”
- 9 “This manga is a brilliant and highly enjoyable work that features great characters, a compelling plot, and a perfect blend of humor, mystery, drama, and romance. While the story concludes on a...”
- 8 “The plot and characters are truly delightful, offering a high-quality experience that I am genuinely grateful to have encountered. However, the series ends on a permanent cliffhanger, leaving me...”
Verbosity
Short · 60%
Medium · 20%
Long · 20%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Shindere Shoujo to Kodoku na Shinigami begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 20 × 3 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 40m approx
- Published Sep 2011 – Mar 2013
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M17765 catalog