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変な家 Manga #4
The Strange House, Vol. 4
DARK FAMILY SECRETS
As Yuzuki and I investigate the Katabuchi family home, our unease grows. What dark secrets has her family been hiding? The mysteries deepen, but at least one has been solved: the identity of You-chan’s murderer. Yet that is only the beginning of the strange, disturbing truth...
As Yuzuki and I investigate the Katabuchi family home, our unease grows. What dark secrets has her family been hiding? The mysteries deepen, but at least one has been solved: the identity of You-chan’s murderer. Yet that is only the beginning of the strange, disturbing truth...
178 pages, Paperback
First published October 16, 2024
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February 24, 2026
EN The protagonist continues the investigation into the enigmatic houses, this time with the support of Yuzuki, a member of the Katabuchi family, the family that owns the properties in question.
As the process unfolds, revelations emerge that establish an unsettling connection between the architecture of the houses and a significant event from the family’s past.
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PT O protagonista dá continuidade à investigação das casas enigmáticas, desta vez com o apoio de Yuzuki, membro da família Katabuchi, família proprietária dos imóveis em questão.
Ao longo do processo, surgem revelações que estabelecem uma ligação inquietante entre a arquitectura das casas e um acontecimento marcante do passado da família.
As the process unfolds, revelations emerge that establish an unsettling connection between the architecture of the houses and a significant event from the family’s past.
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PT O protagonista dá continuidade à investigação das casas enigmáticas, desta vez com o apoio de Yuzuki, membro da família Katabuchi, família proprietária dos imóveis em questão.
Ao longo do processo, surgem revelações que estabelecem uma ligação inquietante entre a arquitectura das casas e um acontecimento marcante do passado da família.
June 6, 2026
A strange family history is revealed.
Moved into more of a creepy feeling than the previous Volumes...which is fine...all I need is a reasonable explanation..
Moved into more of a creepy feeling than the previous Volumes...which is fine...all I need is a reasonable explanation..
November 27, 2025
I found the volume to be a compelling mystery that held my attention through most of its twists and revelations. The premise — unearthing a hidden room tied to a cousin’s death and peeling back the layers of suspicion — is unsettling and intriguing. The atmosphere builds up nicely: there’s a real sense of dread and curiosity as the protagonists dig deeper, and the slow unfolding of secrets keeps you hooked.
That said, it’s not perfect. At times pacing feels uneven: certain segments drag with heavy detail, while others rush through revelations so quickly they don’t get the emotional weight they deserve. And while the tension is effective, the resolution — though satisfying — leaves a few threads a bit too ambiguous for my taste.
Overall, though, it’s an atmospheric horror-mystery that delivers chills and genuine suspense. If you enjoy stories with dark secrets, hidden rooms, and uneasy truths, this one’s worth checking out — just go in knowing it won’t always hold you on the edge.
That said, it’s not perfect. At times pacing feels uneven: certain segments drag with heavy detail, while others rush through revelations so quickly they don’t get the emotional weight they deserve. And while the tension is effective, the resolution — though satisfying — leaves a few threads a bit too ambiguous for my taste.
Overall, though, it’s an atmospheric horror-mystery that delivers chills and genuine suspense. If you enjoy stories with dark secrets, hidden rooms, and uneasy truths, this one’s worth checking out — just go in knowing it won’t always hold you on the edge.
February 21, 2026
they revealed the main plot of the story in this volume and I must say it's kind of disappointing and very weak. I didn't expect anything but this feels silly. but I'm curious how they mean to play it out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 18, 2026
Okay, I'm quite interested in this series (again) even though I've now finished the novel. Is it kinda of dumb, yeah- but it's still got all the twists I'm looking for! There are some differences that happen in the family home that don't happen in the novel so I'm really curious if the ending is going to be different 👀
November 17, 2025
Immagino che Uketsu abbia letto Il Detective Kindaichi e la maledizione degli Inugami e si sia liberamente ispirato, per produrre un thriller stupendo
June 14, 2026
After four volumes, I just realized the MC’s hair is uneven. How did I not notice this before? Lol.
Keita and Ayano’s flashback is… kinda suspicious, not gonna lie. Did she approach him because she genuinely liked him (because yeah, he was actually decent back in high school) or because he was easy to make fall in love with just a little bit of kindness, considering his condition? Yeah. Very sus.
But the biggest “Hah?!” moment is definitely the rules of the Katabuchi family...
and then their history. Like… what? Hah? WHAT?! I physically could not stop making those noises while reading. It just kept getting more and more absurd.
It’s weird. It’s interesting. It’s ridiculous. It’s scary.
I genuinely don’t know how I’m supposed to process all of that at once.
Keita and Ayano’s flashback is… kinda suspicious, not gonna lie. Did she approach him because she genuinely liked him (because yeah, he was actually decent back in high school) or because he was easy to make fall in love with just a little bit of kindness, considering his condition? Yeah. Very sus.
But the biggest “Hah?!” moment is definitely the rules of the Katabuchi family...
and then their history. Like… what? Hah? WHAT?! I physically could not stop making those noises while reading. It just kept getting more and more absurd.
It’s weird. It’s interesting. It’s ridiculous. It’s scary.
I genuinely don’t know how I’m supposed to process all of that at once.
November 16, 2025
omg finally some answers! Maybe… too many… at once… my brain… 😵💫
February 18, 2026
Yup now it’s getting interesting!
March 22, 2026
تغير الأحداث كان صادم ..بجد روعه
June 13, 2026
Je devienne fou
August 30, 2025
Der Autor und Yuzuki erkunden das Haus und können alle aufgestellten Theorien bestätigen. Als sie anschließend mit Yuzukis Mutter sprechen, enthüllt diese die historischen Hintergründe des "Rituals der linken Hand".
Vor Jahren gab es 3 Geschwister in der Katabuchi-Linie. Der Zweitälteste sollte das Unternehmen übernehmen, wurde aber übergangen, da er unehelich geboren war. Das führte zur Spaltung der Familie. Der älteste Sohn heiratete im Anschluss Ushios, führte aber lieber sexuelle Beziehungen zu seiner Schwester, die ihm auch ein Kind gebar. Als seine Ehefrau davon erfuhr, wurde so verrückt, verstümmelte sich die linke Hand und verstarb. Um schließlich dem zweitältesten Bruder eins auszuwischen, schickte seine zweite Ehefrau ihre Schwester getarnt als Priesterin zum Ältesten Bruder. Sie erzählte ihm, dass nur das jährliche rituelle Töten von Kindern der Linie seines Bruders durch seine eigenen Kinder diese davor bewahren könne, Ushios Fluch zum Opfer zu fallen und eine verstümmelte linke Hand zu haben. der älteste Bruder glaubte dies, woraufhin die seltsamen Häuser gebaut wurden und das rituelle Morden begann.
Die Geschichte beginnt jetzt langsam, abgegahren zu werden. Ob es mir nicht zu wild wird, werde ich wohl im nächsten Teil sehen. Leider handelt es sich nun nicht mehr um ein Murder Mystery, sondern einen Familienfluch.
Vor Jahren gab es 3 Geschwister in der Katabuchi-Linie. Der Zweitälteste sollte das Unternehmen übernehmen, wurde aber übergangen, da er unehelich geboren war. Das führte zur Spaltung der Familie. Der älteste Sohn heiratete im Anschluss Ushios, führte aber lieber sexuelle Beziehungen zu seiner Schwester, die ihm auch ein Kind gebar. Als seine Ehefrau davon erfuhr, wurde so verrückt, verstümmelte sich die linke Hand und verstarb. Um schließlich dem zweitältesten Bruder eins auszuwischen, schickte seine zweite Ehefrau ihre Schwester getarnt als Priesterin zum Ältesten Bruder. Sie erzählte ihm, dass nur das jährliche rituelle Töten von Kindern der Linie seines Bruders durch seine eigenen Kinder diese davor bewahren könne, Ushios Fluch zum Opfer zu fallen und eine verstümmelte linke Hand zu haben. der älteste Bruder glaubte dies, woraufhin die seltsamen Häuser gebaut wurden und das rituelle Morden begann.
Die Geschichte beginnt jetzt langsam, abgegahren zu werden. Ob es mir nicht zu wild wird, werde ich wohl im nächsten Teil sehen. Leider handelt es sich nun nicht mehr um ein Murder Mystery, sondern einen Familienfluch.
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September 17, 2025
Omg omg omg! 😱
Wie spannend ist denn bitte dieser Band!? Wahnsinn, was sich da ausgedacht wurde - find ich riiiiichtig nice! Sie kommen dem Rätsel der Häuser langsam näher und wer der Mörder ihres Cousins ist. Aber es warten auch einige Plottwists auf. So viel, was ich absolut nicht erwartet hatte, aber so gut passt! Sehr wohlüberlegt. Bin extrem gespannt, wie das Ganze denn ausgeht. Und ein Tipp von mir: am besten am Stück lesen, dann ist's noch spannender! Wenn der letzte Band rauskommt, dann mach ich das ggf auch nochmal, dass ich nochmal komplett von vorne starte… 👀
Wie spannend ist denn bitte dieser Band!? Wahnsinn, was sich da ausgedacht wurde - find ich riiiiichtig nice! Sie kommen dem Rätsel der Häuser langsam näher und wer der Mörder ihres Cousins ist. Aber es warten auch einige Plottwists auf. So viel, was ich absolut nicht erwartet hatte, aber so gut passt! Sehr wohlüberlegt. Bin extrem gespannt, wie das Ganze denn ausgeht. Und ein Tipp von mir: am besten am Stück lesen, dann ist's noch spannender! Wenn der letzte Band rauskommt, dann mach ich das ggf auch nochmal, dass ich nochmal komplett von vorne starte… 👀
June 15, 2026
Un quatrième tome charnière qui marque un tournant majeur dans l’intrigue en apportant enfin les réponses tant attendues. Les explications nous sont dévoilées de façon très claire et apportent une vraie noirceur à l’ensemble du récit.
Cependant, mon avis reste un peu plus mesuré que la majorité des retours très enthousiastes. N'ayant pas chroniqué les trois premiers tomes, je réalise que c’est le concept initial du mystère architectural qui me plaisait tant : il y avait un côté innovant et une angoisse viscérale qui, à mon sens, se perdent un peu ici au profit d'un scénario plus classique. De plus, j'ai trouvé que l'intrigue cédait à quelques facilités un peu trop opportunes pour faire progresser l'enquête. Malgré la clarté des révélations, certains choix et comportements de personnages m'ont laissée assez sceptique sur le plan psychologique.
N'ayant pas lu le roman d'Uketsu, ce volume éveille ma curiosité et me pousse à vouloir découvrir l'œuvre d'origine pour comparer la gestion de la cohérence. La fin de ce tome annonce une toute nouvelle enquête : j'espère sincèrement que la suite de l'adaptation manga saura délaisser ce versant pour revenir à ce qui faisait le sel des débuts, à savoir l'exploration de plans de maisons mystérieux et intrigants. Une lecture sympathique, mais qui me laisse un peu sur ma faim par rapport aux débuts de la saga !
Cependant, mon avis reste un peu plus mesuré que la majorité des retours très enthousiastes. N'ayant pas chroniqué les trois premiers tomes, je réalise que c’est le concept initial du mystère architectural qui me plaisait tant : il y avait un côté innovant et une angoisse viscérale qui, à mon sens, se perdent un peu ici au profit d'un scénario plus classique. De plus, j'ai trouvé que l'intrigue cédait à quelques facilités un peu trop opportunes pour faire progresser l'enquête. Malgré la clarté des révélations, certains choix et comportements de personnages m'ont laissée assez sceptique sur le plan psychologique.
N'ayant pas lu le roman d'Uketsu, ce volume éveille ma curiosité et me pousse à vouloir découvrir l'œuvre d'origine pour comparer la gestion de la cohérence. La fin de ce tome annonce une toute nouvelle enquête : j'espère sincèrement que la suite de l'adaptation manga saura délaisser ce versant pour revenir à ce qui faisait le sel des débuts, à savoir l'exploration de plans de maisons mystérieux et intrigants. Une lecture sympathique, mais qui me laisse un peu sur ma faim par rapport aux débuts de la saga !
July 3, 2026
Mais comment cette série fait-elle pour être toujours aussi addictive ?! 😱
À chaque tome, je me dis que l'intrigue ne pourra pas aller plus loin… et Uketsu me prouve exactement le contraire. 🤯
Ce quatrième volume nous plonge encore davantage dans les secrets de la famille Katabuchi, avec de nouvelles révélations aussi fascinantes que glaçantes. Plus l'enquête avance, plus le puzzle prend forme… et plus les questions se multiplient.
Ce que j'aime le plus dans The Strange House, c'est cette sensation de malaise qui s'installe doucement au fil des pages. On sent que quelque chose ne tourne pas rond, la tension ne retombe jamais et chaque découverte donne envie d'en savoir encore plus.
L'adaptation manga est toujours aussi efficace et retranscrit parfaitement cette ambiance oppressante. Impossible de refermer le tome sans avoir envie d'enchaîner avec le suivant. 🫣
Bref, une nouvelle réussite qui confirme que cette série est l'une de mes références en matière de thriller et de mystère.
À chaque tome, je me dis que l'intrigue ne pourra pas aller plus loin… et Uketsu me prouve exactement le contraire. 🤯
Ce quatrième volume nous plonge encore davantage dans les secrets de la famille Katabuchi, avec de nouvelles révélations aussi fascinantes que glaçantes. Plus l'enquête avance, plus le puzzle prend forme… et plus les questions se multiplient.
Ce que j'aime le plus dans The Strange House, c'est cette sensation de malaise qui s'installe doucement au fil des pages. On sent que quelque chose ne tourne pas rond, la tension ne retombe jamais et chaque découverte donne envie d'en savoir encore plus.
L'adaptation manga est toujours aussi efficace et retranscrit parfaitement cette ambiance oppressante. Impossible de refermer le tome sans avoir envie d'enchaîner avec le suivant. 🫣
Bref, une nouvelle réussite qui confirme que cette série est l'une de mes références en matière de thriller et de mystère.
January 16, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for 'The Strange House Vol 4' by Uketsu.
The reasons behind why the killings started is clear (due to the wives of the first child wanting their children to be the heir and successor of their husbands which led to competition - killing the other young children). It's upsetting how Souchirou's wife went crazy and severed her left hand due to the circumstances. Did she died though? I also thought Ayano-San's husband was going to kill his sister-in-law and the writer. But, he left without explanation 🤔 I wondered if Ayano-San is continuing the killing legacy that her Grandfather (the third child of Souchirou and Chizuru).
Felt really upset for Souchirou's wife. She had a rough childhood and adulthood.
The reasons behind why the killings started is clear (due to the wives of the first child wanting their children to be the heir and successor of their husbands which led to competition - killing the other young children). It's upsetting how Souchirou's wife went crazy and severed her left hand due to the circumstances. Did she died though? I also thought Ayano-San's husband was going to kill his sister-in-law and the writer. But, he left without explanation 🤔 I wondered if Ayano-San is continuing the killing legacy that her Grandfather (the third child of Souchirou and Chizuru).
Felt really upset for Souchirou's wife. She had a rough childhood and adulthood.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 22, 2025
Looks like this might be the second to last volume in the series, and that surely feels like a good thing to me, come to this point.
Which is to say that 'The Strange House' takes a turn to a more conventional storytelling here, with some family legends revealing as the root of the whole mystery... possibly?
The ending here certainly didn't hold my interest as much as previous volume did, and I will be happy to end the series, but not a captive of the riddle of these houses anymore, really.
We'll see where volume 5 takes us, and if it can end with a bang.
3.75
Which is to say that 'The Strange House' takes a turn to a more conventional storytelling here, with some family legends revealing as the root of the whole mystery... possibly?
The ending here certainly didn't hold my interest as much as previous volume did, and I will be happy to end the series, but not a captive of the riddle of these houses anymore, really.
We'll see where volume 5 takes us, and if it can end with a bang.
3.75
September 13, 2025
The Strange House series is as creepy as it can get some moments in the story generally makes me shudder as I am starting to picture how the murder house is in full operation.
The whole story is so bizarre only so addictive I am so glad the manga version has been published as it is adds a whole another level to the plot.
I can't wait till next year these cliffhangers are stretching further a part from each volume hopefully it comes out sooner 🤞
The whole story is so bizarre only so addictive I am so glad the manga version has been published as it is adds a whole another level to the plot.
I can't wait till next year these cliffhangers are stretching further a part from each volume hopefully it comes out sooner 🤞
May 25, 2026
Oh my god, what? What is this? Just such an abrupt turn? Not even an interesting reveal? This cannot possibly be a fulfilling mystery plotline. I feel like they barely have to work for any revelations. Also, I really dislike the direction this is going in. I hope there are some later facts that will put what we've just learnt into a different light, because if this is the full extent of it… Wow. Really unimpressed. Honestly I'm so disappointed. But I'll continue reading, I guess.
July 5, 2026
Non mi aspettavo proprio che il mistero (e gli orrori) dietro la planimetria delle case fosse collegato a
Questo risvolto narrativo mi è piaciuto e non vedo l'ora di proseguire. Dopotutto stiamo ancora parlando del passato: Chi oggi sta continuando a commettere gli omicidi? E per conto di chi? Siamo davvero sempre collegati al passato o è un depistaggio?
Questo risvolto narrativo mi è piaciuto e non vedo l'ora di proseguire. Dopotutto stiamo ancora parlando del passato: Chi oggi sta continuando a commettere gli omicidi? E per conto di chi? Siamo davvero sempre collegati al passato o è un depistaggio?
August 1, 2025
Haben sich die vorherigen drei Bände teilweise wiederholt und nach dem spannenden Auftakt deutliche Ermüdungserscheinungen aufgezeigt, so liefert der vierte Band nun endlich die dringend benötigten Hintergrundinformationen. Diese machen die Ereignisse greifbarer und sorgen auch dafür, dass die Geschichte wieder deutlich spannender wird.
October 5, 2025
Solid entry into the series and the penultimate volume. Lots of exposition dumped towards the end—appears to reveal what is going on. An interesting twist—not what I expected—so I’m excited to see how this story wraps up. I love a manga series that doesn’t overstay its welcome, but could have easily read 10 volumes of this series. I do hope they turn Strange Pictures into a manga as well.
December 26, 2025
The series continues to be interesting. This volume has a lot of big reveals to the various mysteries, and sets up what I believe is the final volume after. The benefit of telling this story using the manga format is that even an info dump is interesting because of the way it is visually presented. Can't wait to see how this one ends!
September 20, 2025
These manga are so quick to read.
They keep you interested, engaged and on the edge of your seat because you cannot leave until you know what happens next.
Also insanely bingeable. I read the first 2 in one day and the third a different day and the fourth in one sitting.
They keep you interested, engaged and on the edge of your seat because you cannot leave until you know what happens next.
Also insanely bingeable. I read the first 2 in one day and the third a different day and the fourth in one sitting.
September 23, 2025
I loved this volume! I could not put it down! This was the volume that I’ve been waiting for all along because it explains so much of what is actually going on! And then it leaves off on a cliffhanger so I can’t wait for the next one! If you enjoy a good horror story, you will love this series!
October 15, 2025
Still really glad I picked this up. I continue to enjoy this series as it progresses and dives deeper into the story. Still recommend this to anyone who likes a bit of gruesome with their mystery too.
December 21, 2025
old rich families and their whack traditions man
February 28, 2026
🤮🤮🤮🤮
Why does every modern problem needs to be traced back to sinister secrets of previous generations. One idiot and their next several generations suffer🥲🥲...
This book was pure exposition, with some action in the beginning. On to the last one
Why does every modern problem needs to be traced back to sinister secrets of previous generations. One idiot and their next several generations suffer🥲🥲...
This book was pure exposition, with some action in the beginning. On to the last one
May 26, 2026
Weirdly compelling. Seems like it's halfway between being a proper horror short story and speculative fiction, and not necessarily in a good way. I like that it's trying to be both, but it's not quite there.
November 11, 2024
4,3 stars
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