“Dark-minded student solves grotesque murders while uncovering his classmate's hidden past and contemplating killing her.”
Goth
GOTH
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Synopsis
Dark-minded student solves grotesque murders while uncovering his classmate's hidden past and contemplating killing her.
Itsuki Kamiyama has a strange fascination with the grotesque and the macabre, being particularly interested in disturbing murders. He can stomach even the most hideous crimes committed by the most warped humans and is drawn to unsolved cases like a moth to a flame. However, he is not merely intrigued by these cases—he is also adept at solving them. While following the leads of an especially odd chain of crimes, Kamiyama gets familiar with his classmate Yoru Morino. As he spends more time in her presence, he begins to realize that she is more like him than he expected. With every case he unravels, Kamiyama slowly starts to uncover Morino's carefully shrouded past. As Kamiyama's mask of normalcy steadily slips to reveal his dark tendencies, he finally allows himself to wonder—what if he were the one to take Morino's life?
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 20 sampled reviews
What 20 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.32 · split reception
5.7 pts
Recommenders 8.4 · others 2.7
↓ 2.90
Running avg · May 2008 → Jul 2023
- 10 “This book is truly amazing and leaves a lasting impression that makes me think deeply even after multiple readings. While it leans more toward intense gore than traditional horror, it is definitely...”
- 10 “This manga features simply beautiful artistic skills and an amazing plot that keeps my heart beating with every second. There are no notable criticisms to mention for this compelling adaptation of...”
- 10 “The story is incredibly interesting, and the characters are truly amazing due to their unique, composed attitudes toward death and murder. I have no criticisms to offer regarding this manga. I...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Goth begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 5 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 40m approx
- Published Aug 2002 – May 2003
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M0889 catalog