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“Suicidal teen stuck in purgatory must help others overcome their problems to escape his own afterlife.”
Karma of Purgatory
煉獄のカルマ
6.36
19,546 rank · 9,254 readers · 42 favorites
Shounen
Supernatural
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Synopsis
Suicidal teen stuck in purgatory must help others overcome their problems to escape his own afterlife.
Tired of being harassed both inside and outside the classroom, Makoto Nanase decides to commit suicide by jumping off his school. However, much to his surprise, he is sent back to the roof from where he jumped, and a strange woman tells him he has died and is in purgatory. To escape, Makoto has to help the people around him face their own personal problems. Though invisible to others and able to walk through walls, Makoto discovers that he is still able to manipulate objects if his will is strong enough. Makoto is now forced to embark on a mission to save the same people he tried to leave behind and face the unexpected ways his death affected each of them.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 8 sampled reviews
4.4
/10
What 8 readers settled on.
25%
recommend
Score distribution
median 3.5
mode 2
σ 2.96
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.96 · split reception
The polarity gap
6.2 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 2.8
Yes
No
Score over time
↓ 3.63
Running avg · Jun 2015 → Dec 2023
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “Rengoku no Karma is a highly engaging read that uniquely explores the aftermath of suicide while masterfully integrating a time loop mechanic to show varying consequences. While the narrative is...”
- 10 “This manga is a deeply impactful and inspiring work that masterfully explores the complex, double-edged nature of suicide through its beautiful storytelling and artwork. While I have no criticisms...”
- 2 “The premise initially shows some promise as a thought-provoking concept, and the depiction of victim injuries occasionally maintains a grounded sense of realism. However, the narrative is...”
Verbosity
Short · 0%
Medium · 75%
Long · 25%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Karma of Purgatory begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 40 × 5 ch × vol
- Total read 5h 20m approx
- Published Oct 2014 – Aug 2015
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M32157 catalog