Box of Spirits. Band 3

魍魎の匣 [Mōryō no Hako] manga #3

by Aki Shimizu (Zeichnungen), Natsuhiko Kyogoku (Text)

Die Vergangenheit des Gründers der »Schmutz versiegelnden Kiste« wurde aufgedeckt. Welchen Zusammenhang gibt es zwischen ihm und den vermissten Mädchen? Wer ist der Täter, der Kanako auf die Gleise gestoßen hat? Und wer ist der Mann in Schwarz? Die einzelnen Puzzleteile fügen sich nach und nach zusammen.

Genres: Manga

240 pages, Paperback

First published July 17, 2009

Reviews

[Nicolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third volume of manga author Aki Shimizu's adaptation of Natsuhiko Kyogoku’s “Hyakki Yakou” series with the second novel, “Mouryou no Hako” or “Box of Spirits”. It continues to build on the themes from “Ubume no Natsu”, like crime, suspense, body horror, psychological trauma, and esoteric Shinto rituals, while adding some mad science to the mix.

The story has expanded, because there was more than one investigation this Scooby gang was getting entangled in and the revelations could be more than they bargained for, if not, beyond the pale of human morality.

[Mizuki · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars.

Part of the mystery is decoded in this volume, the series is still going strong.

More to come.

[Yumiko_Youku · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't know.... the series seems to be missing a clear thread.... much bla bla, little essence.
The art truly is amazing but....