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Ankoku Jiten

“A mysterious, ancient book that feeds on human fear and lures readers into terrifying worlds.”

Ankoku Jiten

42,193 rank · 163 readers · 1 favorites
Josei Gore Horror
24 chapters · 4 volumes · 1993 - 1997 · Manga
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A mysterious, ancient book that feeds on human fear and lures readers into terrifying worlds.

Do you know the dark dictionary? No one knows how long this book has been in the world. However, it is a terrifying book that has long craved human fear. At some point, it will be quietly placed in a secondhand bookstore, in a library, or in a midnight convenience store. And invite what you get into the world of terror. (Source: Group Zero, translated)

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A Manga Publication

  • Format 24 × 4 ch × vol
  • Total read 3h 12m approx
  • Published Jan 1993 – Jan 1997
  • Source Manga media type
  • Ref. BS-M51780 catalog

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