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“Dark anthology of 15 Japanese horror tales featuring vengeance, yokai, grotesque women, and urban legends.”
Hanawa Kazuichi Shoki Sakuhinshu
花輪和一初期作品集
6.34
20,002 rank · 636 readers · 6 favorites
Historical
Horror
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Synopsis
Dark anthology of 15 Japanese horror tales featuring vengeance, yokai, grotesque women, and urban legends.
1. Nikuyajiki 2. Ennyuu 3. Enjuu 4. Akai Yoru 5. Karyuudo 6. Fukushuu: Tokage Onna 7. Shuuaku: Gokiburi Otoko 8. Kaidan Neko 9. Sutego Monogatari 10. Buta Onna 11. Tatakau Onna 12. Nurikomegura 13. Nihon Youkai Odorozoushi 14. Koushou 15. Roppukudou
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5.5
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Score distribution
median 5.5
mode 4
σ 1.50
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Mostly aligned
σ 1.50 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↑ 1.50
Running avg · Jul 2021 → Dec 2022
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “This work shines through its distinct, radical art style, which draws heavily from Japanese historical aesthetics and displays sophisticated attention to detail in clothing and composition....”
- 4 “The author’s preface offers a clear, retrospective insight into the traumatic childhood that served as the catalyst for these stories. However, the collection itself is an exhausting exercise in...”
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Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Hanawa Kazuichi Shoki Sakuhinshu begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 15 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 00m approx
- Published Mar 1972 – Apr 1975
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M41387 catalog