“Desperate man sells 30 years of life for ¥300,000, has 3 months left with observer Miyagi.”
I sold my life for ten thousand yen per year.
寿命を買い取ってもらった。一年につき、一万円で。
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Synopsis
Desperate man sells 30 years of life for ¥300,000, has 3 months left with observer Miyagi.
Helpless and struggling for cash, 20-year-old Kusunoki sells the last of his possessions to buy food. Noticing his poverty, an old shop owner directs him to a store that supposedly purchases lifespan, time, and health. While not completely believing the man's words, Kusunoki nevertheless finds himself at the address out of desperation and curiosity. Kusunoki is crushed when he finds out the true monetary value of his lifespan—totaling a meager three hundred thousand yen. Deciding to sell the next 30 years of his life for ten thousand yen per year, Kusunoki is left with only three months to live. After heading home with the money, he is greeted by an unexpected visitor: the same store clerk he sold his lifespan to. She introduces herself as Miyagi, the one tasked with the job of observing him until the last three days of his life. Jumyou wo Kaitotte Moratta. Ichinen ni Tsuki, Ichimanen de. follows the remaining three months of Kusunoki's life as he confronts lingering regrets from the past and discovers what truly gives life value.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 20 sampled reviews
What 20 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.71 · split reception
6.5 pts
Recommenders 9.5 · others 3.0
↓ 0.80
Running avg · Jul 2017 → Feb 2024
- 7 “for me, this manga is somwhat good. Presenting a real modern real life problems, then mixing it up with a touch of fantasy "what if i sell my lifespan", then we get this as a story. maybe this...”
- 10 “"Better to have loved than to have never loved at all", is a particular quote I'm reminded of when thinking of this one. The art has its own charm and style I grew to truly appreciate. The story is...”
- 10 “Short but sweet manga on what value your life holds. Advice to readers that aren't gna read the whole thing: savour the read, don't speed through it. Story: Interesting hook that lead to a story...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 18 × 3 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 24m approx
- Published Aug 2016 – Oct 2017
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M40395 catalog