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Pet Shop of Horrors [ペットショップ オブ ホラーズ] #10
Pet Shop of Horrors, Volume 10
Each volume collects four stories of terror and wonder centering around Count D's Pet Shop, where the mysterious count sells magical creatures who come with a contract whose terms must not be broken.
216 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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Matsuri Akino
205 books160 followersMatsuri Akino (秋乃 茉莉 Akino Matsuri), is a Japanese manga artist from Mitaka, Tokyo, now a resident of Yokohama. Her work is a mix of the fantasy, mystery, and horror genres. Her self portrait is usually a kappa, sometimes with braids or an odango hairstyle.
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October 3, 2023
When I first started reading this manga, I didn't know what to expect. But I immediately fell in love with the art style, and it took me less than one volume to fall in love with the story too. Or, should I say, stories; since almost every volume collects four stories about humans and weird pets/monsters they buy from the shop. I say almost every volume because some of them don't follow this structure and instead choose to develop various side plots with the characters. Even though I'm aware that the manga has to have a cohesive plot to develop the main story, those turned out to be my least favourite. However, I really loved how the story wrapped up in the end and the count is my new book crush. Overall, my rating of this series is as follows:
Art: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2
With some full five stars volumes. Absolutely recommended to all vintage manga and horror lovers!
Art: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2
With some full five stars volumes. Absolutely recommended to all vintage manga and horror lovers!
June 19, 2023
Plot : 4/5
Art : 4.5/5
Humour : 3.5/5
Characters : 4/5
Overall rating : 4.25/5
Firstly let me just say, i am obsessed with late 90s/early 00s shoujo manga art, those big eyes, graceful body features, funky hair-style, the fashion! I love it all.
This series was a perfect blend of grimdark fantasy, folklore, horror and comedy. The setting of the premise is very retro-like supernatural which completely won me over in the early volumes itself. The story revolves around Count D, a petshop owner, he provides someone with a pet, along with a list of few rules for the new owner to follow. The owners somehow end up breaking one or more rules due to human tendencies - curiosity, indulgence, ego, etc. Others fall victim to more innocent emotions such as love, devotion or admiration. Sometimes the end result is just a bit of sadness and hard-earned wisdom for the owner; other times the results are outright deadly and threatening. The biggest twist is, the owner often perceives their new pet as some sort of beautiful man or woman where others(prob a family member/people they are around ) can only see a rabbit, bird, cat, dog, etc. It's trippy and fascinating how each story provides a different and fresh point of view to a problem humans face in real life. A masterful blend of wisdom, mystery and humor.
Few of my fav quotes :
1] "How very easily love turns to hate. Does love for one human being cause a person to hate all others? Why does the murder of one man by another inspire hatred for all of humanity?"
2] "Humans don't know what it means to be a monster. To them a monster is anything that they don't understand. They give this horrific label and treat it as a threat, rejecting, exterminating, slaughtering it into oblivion. Monsters are simply your way of hiding your own ignorance. You do it even to your own species, stigmatizing and resenting those born with an undesirable colour of skin."
3] "It isn't a question of race or time. White or black, rich or poor, regardless of the era, Mankind remains fundamentally the same. Violent, selfish, despotic.... the human race has no right to be at the top of this planet's food chain."
Art : 4.5/5
Humour : 3.5/5
Characters : 4/5
Overall rating : 4.25/5
Firstly let me just say, i am obsessed with late 90s/early 00s shoujo manga art, those big eyes, graceful body features, funky hair-style, the fashion! I love it all.
This series was a perfect blend of grimdark fantasy, folklore, horror and comedy. The setting of the premise is very retro-like supernatural which completely won me over in the early volumes itself. The story revolves around Count D, a petshop owner, he provides someone with a pet, along with a list of few rules for the new owner to follow. The owners somehow end up breaking one or more rules due to human tendencies - curiosity, indulgence, ego, etc. Others fall victim to more innocent emotions such as love, devotion or admiration. Sometimes the end result is just a bit of sadness and hard-earned wisdom for the owner; other times the results are outright deadly and threatening. The biggest twist is, the owner often perceives their new pet as some sort of beautiful man or woman where others(prob a family member/people they are around ) can only see a rabbit, bird, cat, dog, etc. It's trippy and fascinating how each story provides a different and fresh point of view to a problem humans face in real life. A masterful blend of wisdom, mystery and humor.
Few of my fav quotes :
1] "How very easily love turns to hate. Does love for one human being cause a person to hate all others? Why does the murder of one man by another inspire hatred for all of humanity?"
2] "Humans don't know what it means to be a monster. To them a monster is anything that they don't understand. They give this horrific label and treat it as a threat, rejecting, exterminating, slaughtering it into oblivion. Monsters are simply your way of hiding your own ignorance. You do it even to your own species, stigmatizing and resenting those born with an undesirable colour of skin."
3] "It isn't a question of race or time. White or black, rich or poor, regardless of the era, Mankind remains fundamentally the same. Violent, selfish, despotic.... the human race has no right to be at the top of this planet's food chain."
November 2, 2023
If you couldn’t tell by me binging ten volumes, I really really liked this series. So weird and captivating. I liked the episodic stories and central cast a lot. Obsessed with Count D’s vibe.
November 22, 2024
Terminado ya este manga, puedo decir algo de lo que ya estaba casi segura cuando lo empecé: es un manga que vale la pena leer. No solo es que el dibujo es impresionante en TODOS los tomos, si no que la trama y la historia son muy originales en mi opinión y los protagonistas me encantan. Todo gira siempre entorno a la naturaleza y a través de ello se tejen las historias que afectan tanto a animales como a personas, haciéndote reflexionas en cada una de ellas. Algunas son mejores que otras, por supuesto, pero es general no tienen desperdicio. Sin duda se va a quedar como uno de mis mangas favoritos, siento que esta hecho para mí ❤️
Todavía me acuerdo cuando empezaba a ver anime y me topé con el de este, el pobre solo tenia cuatro capítulos contados (si no recuerdo mal) de algunos capítulos aleatorios seleccionados... Ya de ahí me quedé impresionada y con muchas ganas de ver la historia entera. Recuerdo haber buscado el manga online pero nunca lo encontré entero en ese momento. Ahora, gracias a la maravillosa edición recopilatoria de dos tomos que le hizo MangaLines a este manga, he podido leerlo completamente y estará siempre conmigo en esos dos preciosos volúmenes.
Todavía me acuerdo cuando empezaba a ver anime y me topé con el de este, el pobre solo tenia cuatro capítulos contados (si no recuerdo mal) de algunos capítulos aleatorios seleccionados... Ya de ahí me quedé impresionada y con muchas ganas de ver la historia entera. Recuerdo haber buscado el manga online pero nunca lo encontré entero en ese momento. Ahora, gracias a la maravillosa edición recopilatoria de dos tomos que le hizo MangaLines a este manga, he podido leerlo completamente y estará siempre conmigo en esos dos preciosos volúmenes.
October 26, 2021
We are the painters of unseen images, singers of unheard songs, caretakers of lost lives and the living.
This ending...so befitting, tragically beautifully befitting to this dream of a story.
This ending...so befitting, tragically beautifully befitting to this dream of a story.
February 29, 2008
This entire series is tragic and beautiful.
Mostly a story of loss, of things just barely slipping away, but ultimately a story of hope as well, and the valor to make that hope useful, this is a tale about a man whose entire nonhuman line is devoted to destroying humanity in return for their crimes against every other species on the planet. Always called Count D, always a purveyor of interesting pets(pets that always come with careful instructions, and gods help anyone who flouts them), they set up shop in out-of-the-way places and do what harm they may to the human population before moving on. But the latest Count D, a young man with a serious weakness for pastries, meets his match in an LA homicide detective--to both their sorrow, and for both their growth.
Mostly a story of loss, of things just barely slipping away, but ultimately a story of hope as well, and the valor to make that hope useful, this is a tale about a man whose entire nonhuman line is devoted to destroying humanity in return for their crimes against every other species on the planet. Always called Count D, always a purveyor of interesting pets(pets that always come with careful instructions, and gods help anyone who flouts them), they set up shop in out-of-the-way places and do what harm they may to the human population before moving on. But the latest Count D, a young man with a serious weakness for pastries, meets his match in an LA homicide detective--to both their sorrow, and for both their growth.
October 24, 2024
As the manga ends, the family of Count D is finally revealed. I did not expect the revelations about his father and grandfather. The existence of the FBI character is also interesting. Maybe someday, I will read the prequel and sequel to the manga.
January 12, 2016
Pet Shop of Horrors is a manga by Matsuri Akino. It is set in the heart of Chinatown. Enter Count D's pet shop, a place where you can find a multitude of pets. These pets can range from cats and dogs to the most exotic, but they often will take a form to match a person's deepest desires. The mysterious man running the shop will be willing to sell you these animals, but under contract. These contracts often have three terms, varying with each individual pet. If any of these circumstances are broken, the pet shop is in no way, shape, or form, responsible for the consequences that would result.
This series is certainly a unique read. Each chapter often focuses on a different customer, so the series has an episode like feel to it. In each of these chapters, however, there is a sub plot that always occurs. This subplot is actually part of the main story, so it's suggested that you pay attention to it. Most of these stories can turn out somewhat messy, but are they happy or sad endings? No one can even tell. This story is about human nature itself, with a good amount of environmentalism hidden in there too.
This series is certainly a unique read. Each chapter often focuses on a different customer, so the series has an episode like feel to it. In each of these chapters, however, there is a sub plot that always occurs. This subplot is actually part of the main story, so it's suggested that you pay attention to it. Most of these stories can turn out somewhat messy, but are they happy or sad endings? No one can even tell. This story is about human nature itself, with a good amount of environmentalism hidden in there too.
April 11, 2009
The last book in the series, which was incredibly sad...The ending was amazing, yet tragic.
This volume contains its usual four chapters:
Departure: Two girls, Samantha and Josie, come to Count D's shop. They're not looking for a pet, but their little brother, Chris! Samantha was the one who caused Chris to stop speaking by claiming that he killed his own mother...Will Chris go back with his cousins, or stay at the shop forever with T-chan and Pon-chan?
Disappearance - Count D has disappeared, and the hunt to find him is on, with a federal agent on his tail. A new serial killer has emerged, who attacks others with animals...
Duplication - When Detective Orcot meets Count D's father, it becomes clear that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Why do they look so alike? How come they even have identical fingerprints?
D - In the climatic final chapter of Pet Shop of Horrors, the truth about Count D and his family is revealed...Who is Count D's grandfather? What is in the large case that D always walks around with?
This volume contains its usual four chapters:
Departure: Two girls, Samantha and Josie, come to Count D's shop. They're not looking for a pet, but their little brother, Chris! Samantha was the one who caused Chris to stop speaking by claiming that he killed his own mother...Will Chris go back with his cousins, or stay at the shop forever with T-chan and Pon-chan?
Disappearance - Count D has disappeared, and the hunt to find him is on, with a federal agent on his tail. A new serial killer has emerged, who attacks others with animals...
Duplication - When Detective Orcot meets Count D's father, it becomes clear that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Why do they look so alike? How come they even have identical fingerprints?
D - In the climatic final chapter of Pet Shop of Horrors, the truth about Count D and his family is revealed...Who is Count D's grandfather? What is in the large case that D always walks around with?
March 1, 2016
I loved these series! Who would ever think Count D was.........
Matsuri Akino is a great mangaka. She mixed comic with horror and inagination, and this is the result. Great stories that bind you until the very last page.
trad.: Adorei estas séries! Quem iria pensar que o Conde D era...........
Matsuri Akino é uma mangaka fantástica. Juntou o cómico e a imaginação ao terror, e este é o resultado. Histórias fantásticas capazes de nos prender até à última página.
Matsuri Akino is a great mangaka. She mixed comic with horror and inagination, and this is the result. Great stories that bind you until the very last page.
trad.: Adorei estas séries! Quem iria pensar que o Conde D era...........
Matsuri Akino é uma mangaka fantástica. Juntou o cómico e a imaginação ao terror, e este é o resultado. Histórias fantásticas capazes de nos prender até à última página.
June 1, 2015
One of the best series I've ever read! It's definitely one of my favorite manga series of all time!
July 30, 2013
Loved this series. It's a great combo of crime drama, horror, and fantasy. There are plenty of great examples of being careful what you wish for.
April 28, 2015
A great conclusion to a great series
January 15, 2022
Some questions remained unanswered, but all in all, I found this to be a satisfying end. The Count may have left this particular life behind, Chris may have left the store, and Leon? I got the impression the Count got to change this one person, get him to stop and think about the consequences of his actions, the consequences of humanity’s actions, the cycles of behavior, and how the pet store may have restored a much needed balance in the lessons it taught. Chris has his whole life ahead of him and it looks like a new generation of D is part of it. Things are not finished between Count D and Leon Orcot, not yet, even though this part of their story has come to an end. Some of the science was sudden in the abrupt crisis, but the morality tales, the grudge against humanity D and his family possessed was not. Hints played out in every story. In the end the Count learned more about himself and his family, plus there was a delightful twist with a character who was at D’s side’s from the beginning. Overall this was a fascinating series which changed the way I tell stories myself, broadening my mind as to what could be accomplished in speculative fiction. The Navel and its shifting curiosities might not have sprung to my imagination if Count D and his pet store hadn’t shown me how reality bending a small business can be. Thank you, Matsuri Akino-sensei, for this marvelous trip with Count D. It was well worth the ride.
July 16, 2018
In the final volume of the first series, we get some answers and more questions. We learn what, exactly, D and his family are, what their motives were (although... it's sort of murky? After all, it wasn't motivated by humanity's infractions against animals, but by the fact that a man rejected by a woman of D's tribe rejected him had a hissy fit and slaughtered all but one of them), and we get as definitive of proof as we're going to get that Leon has, at the very least, changed the way D thinks about humans.
All in all, it's a solid conclusion which is left open ended for continuation (which... it does get continued).
All in all, it's a solid conclusion which is left open ended for continuation (which... it does get continued).
January 22, 2019
Ah, I am done with Pet Shop of Horrors!
I picked this up because this was one of the most memorable anime that I watched when I was a kid. Although I only watched two out of four episodes of it, it has been so mystifying for me that I've brought its memory to me from my childhood until the present. You could only imagine how I was like when I found out that Pet Shop of Horrors is a manga!
Horror-wise, it's not that gory nor disturbing, but every chapter left me valuable insights, but the general idea of each chapter is that human knowledge is very limited.
Count D is as enchanting as his pet shop. If you're into animals and mysterious things, then this manga is suitable for you.
I picked this up because this was one of the most memorable anime that I watched when I was a kid. Although I only watched two out of four episodes of it, it has been so mystifying for me that I've brought its memory to me from my childhood until the present. You could only imagine how I was like when I found out that Pet Shop of Horrors is a manga!
Horror-wise, it's not that gory nor disturbing, but every chapter left me valuable insights, but the general idea of each chapter is that human knowledge is very limited.
Count D is as enchanting as his pet shop. If you're into animals and mysterious things, then this manga is suitable for you.
September 29, 2025
A lot of questions answered. A lot is left as a mystery. Finally getting to know more about the Count's family was great.
I actually didn't mind the open ending. It fit the story and the characters. It also allows for some interesting head-canon.
My only negative point is that I have no access to the spin-off series. That sucks, but it ended well enough for me to be satisfied.
I actually didn't mind the open ending. It fit the story and the characters. It also allows for some interesting head-canon.
My only negative point is that I have no access to the spin-off series. That sucks, but it ended well enough for me to be satisfied.
May 9, 2019
The ending confused me a bit. Was that Chris at the very end?? And the bee Count D??
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February 9, 2021
3.5? This was an interesting series.
March 11, 2021
I knew it...Papa D created COVID-19.
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August 25, 2022
Very good conclusion to a wonderful series
October 7, 2023
Sebenarnya agak kecewa dgn endingnya. Aneh banget juga. Tp komik ini dari awal sudah aneh kok.... kalo gak aneh, bukan horor donk 😂
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March 22, 2024
Good series. I can recommend it.
March 3, 2025
I'm still unsure of what Count D is. But this series is one of my all time favorites.
June 9, 2025
#2025
October 11, 2025
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
am upset
am upset
March 12, 2017
The conclusion of the series... I'm not sure how I feel about it. I am unsatisfied with the ending and the "explanation" between Count D and his relatives, especially the whole thing about revenge. Maybe it's just me, but it didn't feel important enough for the whole series to lead up to.
The part with Chris almost made me cry. So sad.
The part with Chris almost made me cry. So sad.
September 18, 2020
I forgot how good the last two volumes of this series is. I wish that Akino would return to the D and Leon dynamics in a sequel. I know Akino has made both sequels and prequels, but she never returns to what I personally see as the half of the core to this story, namely the dynamic between D and Leon. The other half would obviously be the environmentalism and animals.
January 17, 2023
This last volume felt like the manga got cancelled. Things get shoehorned into the plot, there is no real resolution, which is unfortunate.
September 12, 2016
tidak memuaskan tamatnya cih.
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