The columnists for Manga News praised the story, artwork, and characters. [27] Faustine Lillaz from Planete BD praised the suspense elements in the story and the artwork. [28] Christel Scheja from Splash Comics also praised the story, calling it unique. [29] the reveal of DID really did bring it down. I feel as though there are many better ways to utilize the core components of DID in a fictional story. I really like these psychotic thrillers about crazy people, yet this one is somewhat disappointing. Not because it is bad per se. The art is quite good, the writing is fine, the characters are layered, and the story itself is quite consistent, yet the whole manga felt like a homework. If you didn't read thrillers with split personalities you may find it interesting, but this one follows the standard script step by step. At some point in the middle of the 34th chapter it made me belive for a short time, that it may be different, but it was a short-term hope since at the A television drama adaptation was announced on June 26, 2022. Directed by Hiroaki Matsuyama, with Michitaka Okuda writing the scripts and Daisuke Kusagaya producing, Ryosuke Yamada performed the lead. It aired on Fuji TV from October 5, 2022, to November 30, 2022. [2] Reception [ edit ] much on the insanity of their characters and lose sight of what makes this whole genre so damn interesting in the first place, the tactics with which these characters interact with each other. It’s the psychological traps and mind games that are going on behind the scenes that enrapture my imagination, I don’t give two shits about how insane a character unless it plays a genuine role in the deductive reasoning of it all. So many of these series, such as "Dokuzakura", "Juujika no Rokunin", and "Happy Sugar Life" fail to capture the level of intricacy created within this series and that’s what sets this apart! Characters are not crazy just for the purpose of being crazy, almost everything feels like it solidly builds up to everything else and the plot twists keep you invested the entire time.

In November 2020, Kodansha USA announced that they licensed the series for English publication. [6] Volume list [ edit ] No. I definitely recommend this if you like a lot of unexpected twist, There is some gore throughout and this story basically starts out on showing a murdered body since this story would he nothing if the police did not find that woman’s body. Scheja, Christel (October 9, 2021). "Comic-Besprechung - The Killer Inside 1". Splash Comics (in German) . Retrieved July 1, 2022.

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comes to complete the overall emotions you could feel toward a story, a world and make it dear to your heart, memorable. Obvious maybe. Malice Aforethought on the other with the execution and pure amount of plot twists it had me on my knees begging for more. For whatever will come next. and I wasn't disappointed. All the way, and I mean "All the way" till the end of the story I wasn't dissatisfied. However, I think the author did a bit too much near the late middle to the end. My biggest complaint was reintroducing a character we hadn't seen in a while & giving them plot critical actions. It was done purely to move the story along and the character's reasoning doesn't make sense at that point considering the circumstances. In addition, some of the events through the story also feel this way. They seemed improbable even with the premise of this story and while I think Eiji's character was good, Rei felt like a convenient plot device and a soundboard for when the author wanted to do a little exposition. Also, everything and everyone were a little too neatly connected. The way the plot resolves connects to this though. Chapter 97.5 Chapter 97 Chapter 96 Chapter 95 Chapter 94 Chapter 93 Chapter 92 Chapter 91 Chapter 90 Chapter 89 Chapter 88 Chapter 87 Chapter 86 Chapter 85 Chapter 84 Chapter 83 Chapter 82 Chapter 81 Chapter 80 Chapter 79 Chapter 78 Chapter 77 Chapter 76 Chapter 75 Chapter 74 Chapter 73 Chapter 72 Chapter 71 Chapter 70 Chapter 69 Chapter 68 Chapter 67 Chapter 66 Chapter 65 Chapter 64 Chapter 63 Chapter 62 Chapter 61 Chapter 60 Chapter 59 Chapter 58 Chapter 57 Chapter 56 Chapter 55 Chapter 54 Chapter 53 Chapter 52 Chapter 51 Chapter 50 Chapter 49 Chapter 48 Chapter 47 Chapter 46 Chapter 45 Chapter 44 Chapter 43 Chapter 42 Chapter 41 Chapter 40 Chapter 39 Chapter 38 Chapter 37 Chapter 36 Chapter 35 Chapter 34 Chapter 33 Chapter 32 Chapter 31 Chapter 30 Chapter 29 Chapter 28 Chapter 27 Chapter 26 Chapter 25 Chapter 24 Chapter 23 Chapter 22 Chapter 21 Chapter 20 Chapter 19 Chapter 18 Chapter 17 Chapter 16 Chapter 15 Chapter 14 Chapter 13 Chapter 12 Chapter 11 Chapter 10 Chapter 9 Chapter 8 Chapter 7 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 So, my perspective in writing this review is as a fan of the mystery and suspense genre and not as a psychologist. So I will not critique the inaccurate writing of someone with DID because like I said, there is still so little research about it, especially the cause and how the symptoms manifest.

they all make sense from the perspective of our main character and the information we have as a reader. Hazra, Adriana (November 27, 2020). "Kodansha Comics Licenses 8 New Manga by Miki Yoshikawa, Kanae Hazuki, More". Anime News Network . Retrieved July 1, 2022. typical shits but not those kind of chibi and some not serious stuff. As you read it, the art became I first tried reading this awhile ago, I couldn’t get through it because I thought it was just about some Prevy guy reliving his memories or whatever.. When I was clearing through my want to read list I found it again and decided to give it another try,. And I didn’t regret it. The art style had two beautiful styles contrasting against each other and the characters as different personalities, and goals came to light. The characters around the main character didn’t disappoint either, whenever the main character finally got over something or moved onto the next level there was another character showing their trueThough I enjoyed discovering the many plot (twists) which fabricated the story...I feel like there's this little something which can't make me fully enjoy it. People say that perfect mangas don't exist that's why they don't give anything a 10, but I follow the idea that if a manga does anything beyond what I expected from this medium of art then it has pushed the boundaries of what manga as an entertainment medium can achieve with the story, and this manga does this with being one of the most cleverly written plots and characters with genuinely horrifying art in the best moments. Erkael; Koiwai; Takato (July 28, 2020). "The Killer Inside Vol.1". Manga News (in French) . Retrieved July 1, 2022. However, the main issue with the work is that the story reaches its peak as early as the fourth volume. The intrigue and suspense that gripped the reader during the third volume's plot twist and the horror that unfolds in the fourth volume are never quite matched again. While all the characters receive development and have deep connections, these connections become increasingly forced, less organic, and contrived (although still enjoyable to read). Eiji Urashima is a college student with a dark past. During his childhood, his entire life was turned upside down when the world found out who his father, Hanoi Makoto, was. A heinous serial killer named LL who kidnapped and brutalized young women. One day, Eiji wakes up with no memory of the past few days, with a new girlfriend, newfound respect from the college bully, a bag of cash and a bloodied and broken bat secretly stashed away in his room, and the news of a murder that is very similar to the LL Serial Killings. Eiji Urashima must uncover what has happened in the days he has no memory about as the sins of his father starts haunting him again.

I like that the art doesn't shy away from the darkness of the story. I like the semi-realistic art of it. I don't really critique much about the art but I like it, I wish though that U Eiji and H Eiji have a distinct art to them like the fashion choices for example, so that the readers can clue in more who is U Eiji and H Eiji. nowadays not only is a good means of entertainment that is good for your mental health but also save The professionalism of the story maybe gets its own point on the "personal enjoyment of the reader"; what I mean is, for sure, characters are interesting with their many personal stories which create emotions to the reader...but still I find it hard to really appreciate one character, this little je ne sais quoi which The manga's artistic style is stunning. The characters can be charming, elegant, and carefree, but in an instant, they can become terrifying, evoking visceral reactions. The artwork has the power to transform a character, giving them a morbid complexion and stripping away their charm. Each character has their own distinctive artistic style, whether it's carefree, mysterious, strong, or resentful. It is rare to find a manga with such distinctive character designs. I legitimately think this is one of the most underrated mangas of all time, I won't understand anyone giving this manga a score lower than 9.

Having no recollection of the event, Eiji goes along with the flow until he's faced with more nonsensical events that took place in the last few days. Walking alongside his friend, Kashiwagi, he cannot help but ask the most intuitive question in his mind: isn't today the 24th? "Eiji, what are you saying? Today's the 27th." facts about a Japanese gem, manga, would be a big loss for you. There are many reasons why there are The story is really masterfully executed and written. I don't want to spoil anything because you will miss out on the mind blowing which is the main characteristic of this story hides their true selves and true connections to the mystery behind a layered façade. Each reveal is only another aspect of their masks, setting up for another reveal. This culminates in a cast of nuanced characters, each interconnected in the complex plot.