“Anxious teen Rei sees invisible creatures and meets a smiling one-eyed figure after a strange dream.”
Kara no Kioku
虚の記憶
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Synopsis
Anxious teen Rei sees invisible creatures and meets a smiling one-eyed figure after a strange dream.
Between a recent move to Tokyo and the first day of high school, Rei starts his day filled with anxiety and insecurity. His nervousness accompanies him to the classroom, where amidst the classroom chatter, Rei is suddenly struck with a strange dream, followed by an aching in his chest. Once he wakes up, Rei is greeted by a small creature standing on his desk. Passing it off as part of his dream, Rei heads home. However, to his surprise, numerous other strange creatures of all shapes and sizes roam the streets, seemingly invisible to everyone else. With countless questions and the small creature from before trailing behind him, Rei's life is changed forever when he encounters a tall one-eyed figure, dressed in all black, smiling at him.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
What 5 readers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.17 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 1.20
Running avg · May 2021 → Jun 2023
- 10 “The stunning art by NEWO and the compelling "another world in our own" concept make this manga a fantastic experience, especially for fans of Eve's music. There are no notable flaws to report at...”
- 8 “This series is a fantastic entry point for newcomers, offering a gripping world and a refreshing twist on the typical slice-of-life cast that feels reminiscent of the vibe set by Jujutsu Kaisen....”
- 7 “The dynamic, lovable characters and gritty art style make this an exciting read that effectively bridges the gap for fans of Eve’s music videos. However, the experience is hindered by significant...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Kara no Kioku begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Apr 2020 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M53749 catalog