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さんかく窓の外側は夜 / The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window #1
A Noite Além da Janela Triangular
Mikado, empregado de uma livraria sempre tem uma tendência a ver coisas assustadoras. Ele passava sua rotina fingindo que não via nada, mas teve um encontro com um exorcista chamado Hiyakawa que marcou sua vida. Mikado é obrigado a ajudar com exorcismos e precisa lidar com a vergonha de que realizar esses exorcismos com Hiyakawa é realmente prazeiroso. Levado para lidar com esse tipo de caso corriqueiramente, eles encontram um homicídio à sangue frio. Divirta-se com um novo tipo de mistério e terror criado por completos opostos.
208 pages, Paperback
First published February 10, 2014
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May 27, 2024
We'll see if I find the plot interesting or not, but for the time being, I'm going to put it on wait.
April 23, 2022
Rihito Hiyakawa is a freelance exorcist who also helps police with the unsolved cases with his experience and his research on spirits. He hires Kosuke Mikado who has the ability to see ghosts and makes him his assistant. Mikado dislikes his abilities but with Hiyakawa's help they start the Cleaners who aid people with spiritual issues.
I find the whole spirit cleaning job, possession of spirits and unsolved paranormal cases really unique and the whole concept is so refreshing to read. The slow burn between the mcs, the unfolding of their powers ( Mikado's especially) and their backstories interesting. I haven't read anything like this before. I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for something close — ghost busters, reluctant partners and unsolved mysteries.
I find the whole spirit cleaning job, possession of spirits and unsolved paranormal cases really unique and the whole concept is so refreshing to read. The slow burn between the mcs, the unfolding of their powers ( Mikado's especially) and their backstories interesting. I haven't read anything like this before. I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for something close — ghost busters, reluctant partners and unsolved mysteries.
November 29, 2025
Kosuke Mikado, a bookstore clerk with the unwelcomed ability to see ghosts, is approached by Rihito Hiyakawa, a freelance exorcist, with an offer to be his assistant. Mikado is scared of ghosts and is reluctant to get involved in this type of work, but the pay would be double what he's currently getting getting from the book store and his hours would be far fewer. He agrees to give it a try and so begins our story.
The way Mikado assists Hiyakawa is by "entering" him and merging their cores in order to better see and expel the spirits. The experience feels very erotic and both men describe it as feeling incredibly good. In fact, it feels so good that Mikado passes out the first time they do it. What makes the whole experience feel so bizarre for Mikado is how those (for lack of a better word) sexual feelings are combined with his extreme fear of whatever ghosts they are trying to expel and the entire situation itself. Whenever Hiyakawa enters him it's like he loses control of his body, and it's extremely unsettling.
The premise of this manga is really good, but I think it is important to emphasize that this is, first and foremost, a paranormal mystery series. The relationship between Mikado and Hiyakawa is not the main focus, and in general, besides the merging of their cores, the bl elements aren't very strong. I've seen the anime (though I never finished it), and if it followed the manga faithfully, that doesn't change for a while, if at all. If you've finished the series, let me know!
I read this thinking it would get me interested in the story again, but it really didn't. I never finished the anime because I got bored, and this doesn't seem like it will be any different. The main case isn't bad, and one could consider this a slow burn, but something about their dynamic just doesn't work for me, so I won't be continuing the series. 3 stars
The way Mikado assists Hiyakawa is by "entering" him and merging their cores in order to better see and expel the spirits. The experience feels very erotic and both men describe it as feeling incredibly good. In fact, it feels so good that Mikado passes out the first time they do it. What makes the whole experience feel so bizarre for Mikado is how those (for lack of a better word) sexual feelings are combined with his extreme fear of whatever ghosts they are trying to expel and the entire situation itself. Whenever Hiyakawa enters him it's like he loses control of his body, and it's extremely unsettling.
The premise of this manga is really good, but I think it is important to emphasize that this is, first and foremost, a paranormal mystery series. The relationship between Mikado and Hiyakawa is not the main focus, and in general, besides the merging of their cores, the bl elements aren't very strong. I've seen the anime (though I never finished it), and if it followed the manga faithfully, that doesn't change for a while, if at all. If you've finished the series, let me know!
I read this thinking it would get me interested in the story again, but it really didn't. I never finished the anime because I got bored, and this doesn't seem like it will be any different. The main case isn't bad, and one could consider this a slow burn, but something about their dynamic just doesn't work for me, so I won't be continuing the series. 3 stars
February 23, 2022
Premise: The MC is an ordinary book store shopkeeper who has an inconvenient ability to see ghosts. The MC hates this strange ability but then one day he meets another guy who also has supernatural power. The guy runs a small business of 'problem solving' and he strongly invites the MC to join him, claiming: 'It's destiny that we met'...
Hand down, it's one of the best yaoi manga I've read in recent years. The ideas are refreshing, the story is plot-driven instead of being overly romance-focused, the character's setting is rather unusual as well: a withdrawn, on-guard uke who has been fearful of the ghosts and being singled out as a freak by his peers for all his life and a seme who is unafraid of being different and who is hard to tell whether he can be classified as a 'good guy' or not, a cop who looks for help from psychics but he doesn't believe in the supernatural himself (and the seme said the cop's disbelief is actually his strength and protection), I really like these!!
As with the slow-burn romance (if you can call it that), I also really like how some parts of the truth are only slowly revealed to us through the process of the story, good job!
Hand down, it's one of the best yaoi manga I've read in recent years. The ideas are refreshing, the story is plot-driven instead of being overly romance-focused, the character's setting is rather unusual as well: a withdrawn, on-guard uke who has been fearful of the ghosts and being singled out as a freak by his peers for all his life and a seme who is unafraid of being different and who is hard to tell whether he can be classified as a 'good guy' or not, a cop who looks for help from psychics but he doesn't believe in the supernatural himself (and the seme said the cop's disbelief is actually his strength and protection), I really like these!!
As with the slow-burn romance (if you can call it that), I also really like how some parts of the truth are only slowly revealed to us through the process of the story, good job!
June 26, 2015
Oh, but I love BL like that. There's nothing wrong with straightforward romance of course, but manga like these are what makes me truly happy. Really intriguing plot and characters. I'm already looking forward to the next volume.
April 9, 2023
Panel by panel the same as the animation series which I liked a lot. Let's see if this keeps up.
November 6, 2022
Está interesante: un asustadizo librero con el don de ver fantasmas es reclutado por un man y juntos emprenden en el negocio de exorcisar las almas de los fallecidos por un módico precio. De paso se topan con un mujer misteriosa que anda de aquí para allá maldiciendo personas, lo cual será más relevante entre más casos resuelvan.
El diseño de los entes está bueno, dan mal rollo y son diferentes entre sí.
Sobre Mikado y el otro man, esperaré a ver cómo se desarrolla su relación, por lo pronto se ve que Hiyakawa oculta cosas.
El diseño de los entes está bueno, dan mal rollo y son diferentes entre sí.
Sobre Mikado y el otro man, esperaré a ver cómo se desarrolla su relación, por lo pronto se ve que Hiyakawa oculta cosas.
December 17, 2020
The double-entendres are strong in this one...
September 15, 2022
A BL manga with horror elements sounded like a dream come true to me, and this did not disappoint. It's a unique story about an exorcist and a bookstore employee who can see ghosts, and the humor and creepy elements are well balanced. I wish the BL element was a bit stronger; right now there's just some (pretty obvious) innuendo. I'm hopeful the connection deepens in time though.
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April 7, 2024"A noite além da janela triangular" é um Yaoi / Boys' love com uma boa construção de mitologia em torno de espíritos, exorcismos, cultos e maldições. Nesse volume a história está mais próxima do humor do que do horror apesar dos momentos sobrenaturais, mas o potencial de desenvolvimento é grande.
Tem todo aquele bobeirol de ser gay sem poder ser gay, o que é mais engraçado do que erótico, mas me agrada a relação entre os dois protagonistas ficar no limite entre a confiança e a desconfiança.
Muitas ressalvas? Muitas ressalvas. Mas lerei o próximo.
Tem todo aquele bobeirol de ser gay sem poder ser gay, o que é mais engraçado do que erótico, mas me agrada a relação entre os dois protagonistas ficar no limite entre a confiança e a desconfiança.
Muitas ressalvas? Muitas ressalvas. Mas lerei o próximo.
December 12, 2022
Me gustó mucho Predestinada de la misma autora y el argumento me llamaba la atención. Tiene un puntito de humor tonto y, a la vez, otro puntito que da repelús. Esto promete.
February 9, 2025
another case of an bl that could be way gayer
June 12, 2021
I wish I could put this series on my bookshelf but it’s digital only. Too many series are digital only nowadays. So depressing.
October 14, 2025
Having watched the anime, I have a better idea of what to expect. This volume does a good job setting up the story and creating an unnerving atmosphere. The amount of innuendos here is actually insane. It makes sense that this originally serialized in a BL magazine as I can't imagine Tomoko Yamashita getting away with it otherwise.
8/10/2022:
★★☆☆☆
It has a cool premise and the romance has potential! But I'm not super gripped by the story and will probably put it on hold for now.
8/10/2022:
★★☆☆☆
It has a cool premise and the romance has potential! But I'm not super gripped by the story and will probably put it on hold for now.
February 19, 2022
Arrivo qui dopo le buone impressioni di Ikoku Nikki e direi che anche questa storia non mi delude. Sicuramente meno raffinata ma comunque divertente; mi piace questo giocare con il genere BL e spero in sviluppi più horror. Amerei!
November 19, 2022
It's cringey but at the same time enjoyable.
December 12, 2023
Es un manga un tanto extraño y confuso pero me está gustando.
June 1, 2025
Nunca tinha ouvido falar sobre esse mangá, encontrei ele na estante da Livraria Leitura de Florianópolis, escolhi pelo selo New Pop Pride, mas principalmente por se tratar de uma história boys love que trata de uma investigação paranormal. Queria saber se com esse plano de fundo, as lógicas de relacionamento dos boys love mudavam um pouquinho. Realmente, o ponto alto dessa publicação é mesmo a parte sobrenatural, já que a relação "romântica" dos dois boys acontece através da ligação extranormal que eles têm entre si. Dentro de um relacionamento entre homens, a HQ deixa muito a desenha, ela tem muitas insinuações, mas nenhuma realização, como é bastante comum nesse tipo de quadrinho japonês. Além disso, a construção do enredo não acontece como uma grande história que engloba determinado momentos, mas sim de pequenos casos que vão sendo resolvidos aos poucos. O que me leva a concluir que não vai valer a pena acompanhar a série toda, que tem nove volumes até agora no Brasil.
July 25, 2023
Per les etiquetes dedueixo que és un BL tot i que en aquest primer volum tan introductori costa de veure. Això sí, tant els protagonistes (un llibreter poruc i un exorcista seductor) com la dinàmica que tenen m'ha semblat força curiosa i original, amb un toc paranormal que no em sol atraure, però que m'ha encaixat força bé. A veure si m'animo a continuar!
December 5, 2021
I prefer the anime but the Manga was enjoyable.
March 9, 2022
Primo volume davvero intrigante.
April 12, 2022
Ich hab so ne Achterbahn gehabt beim Lesen. Es gab einige Momente, da hab ich mich voll gegruselt (jeder Horror Fan würde mich auslachen!), aber vllt sind Mikados Emotionen auch nur sehr gut auf mich übertragen wurden.
Jedenfalls ist das ein sehr unüblicher Boys Love Titel. Es gibt nicht nur Geister, Spirituelles und mysteriöser Fälle (Krimivibes 👌🏼), sondern auch eine sehr spezielle Art von Intimität.
Denn wer hier klassische Sexy time sucht, wird sie nicht finden. Naja sprachlich vielleicht ein bisschen 🤪.
Mikado und Hiyakawa sind zwei sehr spezielle Charaktere, die ich sehr gut greifen konnte, obwohl man gar nicht so viel über sie erfährt. Im Fokus stehen ihre Fähigkeiten und ihr miteinander. Und sowas mag ich ja bekanntlich sehr.
Der Zeichenstil ist sketchy, schafft es aber Emotionen gut darstellen. Beides gefällt mir sehr gut.
Ich bin sehr neugierig darauf, wie es weitergeht. Mal sehen ob mir im nächsten Band wieder das Herz in die Hose rutscht. 😂
Jedenfalls ist das ein sehr unüblicher Boys Love Titel. Es gibt nicht nur Geister, Spirituelles und mysteriöser Fälle (Krimivibes 👌🏼), sondern auch eine sehr spezielle Art von Intimität.
Denn wer hier klassische Sexy time sucht, wird sie nicht finden. Naja sprachlich vielleicht ein bisschen 🤪.
Mikado und Hiyakawa sind zwei sehr spezielle Charaktere, die ich sehr gut greifen konnte, obwohl man gar nicht so viel über sie erfährt. Im Fokus stehen ihre Fähigkeiten und ihr miteinander. Und sowas mag ich ja bekanntlich sehr.
Der Zeichenstil ist sketchy, schafft es aber Emotionen gut darstellen. Beides gefällt mir sehr gut.
Ich bin sehr neugierig darauf, wie es weitergeht. Mal sehen ob mir im nächsten Band wieder das Herz in die Hose rutscht. 😂
April 29, 2025
Mikado es un hombre normal y corriente, está soltero y trabaja en una librería. Aunque eso de "normal" es muy relativo. Y es que, desde siempre, Mikado ha podido ver seres -muertos o, mejor dicho, sus espíritus o fantasmas- que otros no ven. Y ver muertos no es algo que le guste demasiado, sino que es algo que lo aterroriza. Pero su vida anodina, su vida huyendo de esos espíritus que ve, cambia radicalmente cuando aparece un hombre llamado Hiyakawa a la librería y, a través del propio Mikado, consigue expulsar un espíritu que acechaba desde hacía tiempo en la librería. Cuando Mikado se recupera de lo sucedido - ¡menudo susto! -, descubre que Hiyakawa se dedica a hacer exorcismos y que Mikado posee un núcleo, una alma que es un catalizador, un potenciador perfecto para que Hiyakawa use sus habilidades de forma más fuerte y eficaz.
Sin querer dejarlo escapar, Hiyakawa le propone a Miakdo que trabaje con él y que lo ayude a realizar los exorcismos y a resolver cualquier caso sobrenatural, como si de una empresa de limpieza se tratase. Sin dejar su curro en la librería, Mikado compaginará ambas cosas, entrando así en el mundo de los espíritus, ese mundo del que lleva huyendo, junto a un hombre muy extraño que lo lleva hasta el límite ante la obsesión posesiva que comienza a desarrollar por el propio Mikado. Aunque lo más peligroso de todo esto es que, este nuevo trabajo, llevará a Mikado y a Hiyakawa hasta un macabro caso de asesinato. ¿Quién demonios es Erika Hiura?
Mezclando el misterio y la acción con lo sobrenatural, Tomoko Yamashita nos presenta The Night Beyond The Tricornered Window, una obra protagonizada por Mikado e Hiyakawa, dos seres humanos con habilidades, o poderes, especiales que se verán envueltos en múltiples casos de exorcismos que harán que conozcan a otras personas con habilidades semejantes a las suyas.
Leer la reseña completa en mi blog:
https://unabibliotecaentremundos.blog...
Sin querer dejarlo escapar, Hiyakawa le propone a Miakdo que trabaje con él y que lo ayude a realizar los exorcismos y a resolver cualquier caso sobrenatural, como si de una empresa de limpieza se tratase. Sin dejar su curro en la librería, Mikado compaginará ambas cosas, entrando así en el mundo de los espíritus, ese mundo del que lleva huyendo, junto a un hombre muy extraño que lo lleva hasta el límite ante la obsesión posesiva que comienza a desarrollar por el propio Mikado. Aunque lo más peligroso de todo esto es que, este nuevo trabajo, llevará a Mikado y a Hiyakawa hasta un macabro caso de asesinato. ¿Quién demonios es Erika Hiura?
Mezclando el misterio y la acción con lo sobrenatural, Tomoko Yamashita nos presenta The Night Beyond The Tricornered Window, una obra protagonizada por Mikado e Hiyakawa, dos seres humanos con habilidades, o poderes, especiales que se verán envueltos en múltiples casos de exorcismos que harán que conozcan a otras personas con habilidades semejantes a las suyas.
Leer la reseña completa en mi blog:
https://unabibliotecaentremundos.blog...
July 7, 2023
Nota: 3,5
Inicialmente, não curti muito a vibe do mangá, mas depois ele me conquistou (no capítulo 3, sendo mais específica). Todo o mistério em volta da história e, principalmente, as partes de investigação me prederam demais.
Entretanto, ainda acho meio esquisito (e, ok, às vezes divertido) o duplo sentido presente na narrativa. Acredito que a intenção de quem escreveu era gerar um alívio cômico, e funcionou, mas ao mesmo tirou um pouco da "seriedade" da obra. Enfim, de qualquer forma, não foi um grande problema.
O problema de fato foi o final. Estaria mentindo se dissesse que ele não me incomodou, eu senti uma vibe muito esquisita, um duplo sentido esquisito, MAS espero estar errada e por isso vou ler o segundo volume: para me certificar.
Inicialmente, não curti muito a vibe do mangá, mas depois ele me conquistou (no capítulo 3, sendo mais específica). Todo o mistério em volta da história e, principalmente, as partes de investigação me prederam demais.
Entretanto, ainda acho meio esquisito (e, ok, às vezes divertido) o duplo sentido presente na narrativa. Acredito que a intenção de quem escreveu era gerar um alívio cômico, e funcionou, mas ao mesmo tirou um pouco da "seriedade" da obra. Enfim, de qualquer forma, não foi um grande problema.
O problema de fato foi o final. Estaria mentindo se dissesse que ele não me incomodou, eu senti uma vibe muito esquisita, um duplo sentido esquisito, MAS espero estar errada e por isso vou ler o segundo volume: para me certificar.
September 30, 2024
I started reading TNBTTW because Gege Akutami has expressed admiration for Tomoko Yamashita's works in more than one ocassion and I'm so glad i started it because I'm loving this story. I'm really hooked! I'm pretty sure I'll be watching the live action and anime once i finish this story. Thank you Gege for introducing me to another amazing mangaka ♡
July 25, 2025
Interesting and New
Very intriguing characters and storyline. I like that their (the two leads) sexual interactions are more subjective than physical— it makes the story more surreal and emotionally complex, and the double meanings of how they describe the feeling is rich.
Very intriguing characters and storyline. I like that their (the two leads) sexual interactions are more subjective than physical— it makes the story more surreal and emotionally complex, and the double meanings of how they describe the feeling is rich.
August 8, 2021
After watching the movie with the same name starring the amazing Shison Jun, I decided to check out the manga it was based on - and it didn't disappoint. Funny, intriguing, a little bit creepy. Loved it!
December 8, 2021
Review for vol 1 - 9:
This manga surprised me a lot. Obviously, I went in for the BL aspect, but it ended up being a really well-written mystery/occult manga! The plot is terrific, and while the pace is on the slower side, the suspense and unsolved mysteries will keep you interested. This is a really cool take on the whole supernatural thing, and it has a few twists that will surprise you. The art is very simplistic, but it gives off a very creepy vibe when it needs to. The strong point IMO is the cast. The two mains are both such fascinating characters with unique backstories (you'll be surprised) and have great chemistry. Even the side characters are well written and explored as they should be. I love the dynamics between Mikado and Hiyakawa, Erika and Sakaki, Mukae and Mikado, and Hanazawa and Hiyakawa. I honestly just love them all! Let me tell you that the pace picks up the further you read, and vol 7 and 8 were SO GOOD. I'm honestly just sad that vol 10 doesn't have a release date, and I recommend this manga to everyone and don't let the BL tag keep you from reading this cause that's not the focus at all. In fact, it kind of gets overshadowed by everything else that happens later. I hope we get a physical release for this manga someday.
This manga surprised me a lot. Obviously, I went in for the BL aspect, but it ended up being a really well-written mystery/occult manga! The plot is terrific, and while the pace is on the slower side, the suspense and unsolved mysteries will keep you interested. This is a really cool take on the whole supernatural thing, and it has a few twists that will surprise you. The art is very simplistic, but it gives off a very creepy vibe when it needs to. The strong point IMO is the cast. The two mains are both such fascinating characters with unique backstories (you'll be surprised) and have great chemistry. Even the side characters are well written and explored as they should be. I love the dynamics between Mikado and Hiyakawa, Erika and Sakaki, Mukae and Mikado, and Hanazawa and Hiyakawa. I honestly just love them all! Let me tell you that the pace picks up the further you read, and vol 7 and 8 were SO GOOD. I'm honestly just sad that vol 10 doesn't have a release date, and I recommend this manga to everyone and don't let the BL tag keep you from reading this cause that's not the focus at all. In fact, it kind of gets overshadowed by everything else that happens later. I hope we get a physical release for this manga someday.
Want to read
January 26, 2024Wanna read this BL manga mostly because of its intriguing plot and partly because Akutami Gege (Jujutsu Kaisen mangaka) recommended it lol. Interestingly, Tomoko Yamashita sensei is one of his earlier inspirations before he even started doing jjk (and apparently there are elements in this manga that influenced Gege while creating jjk, particularly when it comes to the concept of curses and curse manipulation). So yeah I'm definitely giving this one a read 😆 Might even watch the anime adaptation too if it's gripping enough.
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