“Teen revisits childhood zoo turned safari park, uncovering dark secrets about transformed animals and human exploitation.”
Jinmen
ジンメン
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Synopsis
Teen revisits childhood zoo turned safari park, uncovering dark secrets about transformed animals and human exploitation.
High schooler Masato Jinguu has always had a special connection with animals. As a child, he spent countless hours at the local zoo, forming an unlikely friendship with a young elephant named Hanayo. Seven years later, he returns to find the old zoo transformed into Fuji Safari World, an innovative park where visitors can experience wildlife up close. When Masato brings his childhood friend Hitomi to revisit his old stomping grounds, they quickly realize something feels off about the place. The atmosphere is tense, and the animals seem... different. As they explore the park, they begin to uncover unsettling mysteries hidden beneath the safari's exciting facade. This dark tale explores the complex relationship between humans and animals, raising questions about how far humanity should go in the name of progress and entertainment. Included one-shot: Volume 4: Sakaba
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Community consensus
Derived from 9 sampled reviews
What 9 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.94 · split reception
4.3 pts
Recommenders 7.0 · others 2.7
↓ 1.00
Running avg · Jan 2019 → Jun 2025
- 7 “The main draw of this manga is the creepy monsters that the story revolves around, the artists style makes them look almost uncanny, their faces inspire the mind and gives you horrific visuals to...”
- 7 “Interesting plot, starts off a little gimicky but develops on itself over the duration of the read. Animals have gained human faces and basically become self-aware. Understanding the line between...”
- 7 “Oh boy, this manga. Is this even a manga? I'm pretty sure it is, but it's pretty different from any other manga I've ever read. Regardless, let's begin. First off, I should say that I am a weirdo...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 146 × 13 ch × vol
- Total read 19h 28m approx
- Published Jul 2016 – Jun 2019
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M43750 catalog