“Psychic boy sees ghosts; dead childhood friend silently protects him during History Club's supernatural investigations.”
You Will Hear the Voice of the Dead
死人の声をきくがよい
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Synopsis
Psychic boy sees ghosts; dead childhood friend silently protects him during History Club's supernatural investigations.
All throughout his life, Jun Kushida has been able to see deceased people. After the death of his childhood friend Ryouko Hayakawa, Kushida notices that, unlike the other ghosts, she follows him everywhere. Although Ryouko never speaks, she gestures in order to help Kushida escape terrifying situations that his eerie powers will not let him avoid. After a friend convinces him, Kushida reluctantly joins the local History Club. As the club investigates spine-tingling past events, Kushida wonders if it is the right place for his psychic abilities and meek nature. Life-threatening circumstances only seem to increase, but Ryouko is always there to point out exactly what will save Kushida's life and assist him in unraveling the horrors of the world.Included one-shot: Volume 4: Yumi-chan Kitan (The Mysterious Tale of Yumi-chan)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 9 sampled reviews
What 9 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.27 · split reception
6.6 pts
Recommenders 9.6 · others 3.0
↑ 5.44
Running avg · Nov 2017 → Aug 2022
- 10 “This horror and suspense manga excels with its well-integrated themes, effective use of shadows to enhance the terrifying atmosphere, and a compelling dynamic between the protagonist and his...”
- 9 “This manga is a masterclass in horror slice-of-life, featuring disgustingly amazing artwork, a hilarious author, and a trio of main characters whose personalities perfectly complement each other....”
- 10 “The art is stunningly reminiscent of Junji Ito, perfectly complementing the masterful blend of horror, comedy, and subtle romance. While I typically prefer consistent consequences in storytelling,...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — You Will Hear the Voice of the Dead begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 79 × 12 ch × vol
- Total read 10h 32m approx
- Published Oct 2011 – Dec 2018
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M23351 catalog