変な家: 5

変な家 Manga #5

by Uketsu, Kyo Ayano (Illustrator)

「そして儀式が始まる一年前、あの計画を実行に移したのです」柚希の母・喜江は“家”の過去を語りだした。いまだ片淵家の子孫を縛り続ける、呪われた「左手供養」――。愛する綾乃を救うため、慶太が実行した人生を賭けた計画の全貌と片淵家の謎の真実が明かされる……！！　「片淵家の謎」編、ついに解決。――そして、物語は第２部へ。雨穴原作の国民的「間取りミステリー」、激動の第５巻！！

Genres: Manga, Mystery, Comics Manga, 漫画

194 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 14, 2025

About the author

Associated Names:
* Uketsu
* 雨穴
* อุเก็ตสึ (Thai Profile)

Reviews

[daph pink ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautifully eerie, oddly addictive ride into haunted architecture

Strange Houses by Uketsu is one of those manga that sneaks up on you — you pick it up thinking it’s just another horror anthology, and suddenly you’re knee-deep in cursed floor plans, uncanny tenants, and houses that feel way too alive for comfort.

Uketsu’s strength lies in atmosphere. Every chapter introduces a new “strange house,” and each one has its own twisted logic, eerie aesthetics, and unsettling rules. The art style is crisp and expressive: shadows feel heavy, faces look just a bit “off,” and rooms have this uncanny tension that makes you want to both stare and look away. The stories are short, punchy, and perfect for binge-reading at night (or regretting it immediately after).

What really stands out is how every house feels like a character. Even when the human protagonists fade into the background, the architecture speaks — sometimes literally. Uketsu manages to blend psychological horror with surreal, almost dreamlike puzzles. It’s horror, but with a quiet elegance.

It’s not a perfect manga — a few stories resolve too quickly, and sometimes you want just a little more emotional depth from the characters. But as a concept-driven horror anthology, it delivers a consistent mix of creepiness and creativity.

Verdict:
An imaginative, eerie, and visually striking horror anthology that keeps you turning pages with equal parts dread and fascination. Perfect for fans of Junji Ito–style “short horror hits” who want something fresh and architectural.

[SabiAnnika · Rating 4 out of 5]

We finally dive deep into the explanation what happened with the family and the house. Apart from that, the author announces he will talk about 11 other houses in future books.

[Cecilia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un finale interessante, oserei dire degno, di questa saga strana.
E ho avuto un infarto quando ho visto la parola Continua... ma a quanto pare inizierà un nuovo arco narrativo.

[siriussreader · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for ‘The Strange House Vol 5’ by Uketsu.

The mystery behind the Katabuchi’s family has all been revealed. Was fully engaged with the plot. Initially, I thought that Ayano and Keita was behind the continuous evil plans but turns out, they were simply protecting Taoya and living together as a family. It was saddening to see Keita being so morally dilemma and being stuck with the Katabuchi’s absurd practices all because he loved Ayano and the kids. I hope Keita’s trials and sentence can be reduced. After all, he only stole the corpses and cut their left hand to protect his family from the Katabuchi’s. He and Ayano deserved so much more. Also, might I add how Kurihara-San’s predictions are a little too logical? Like how Yoshie (Ayano’s mother) might be behind the cousin’s and husband’s death as well as Keita’s rebellion? Maybe she’s the one who is the informer to her branch family because it does makes sense (she is the only one from the branch family that is being married to the main family).

The things people will do to protect their family! I really loved this series so much. Will definitely read the final volume and continue with the Strange Pictures and Strange Buildings.

[Eire Moody · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gentle conclusion to the twisting and turning first arc of this series. I’m enjoying the reluctant detective author and their dynamic with the steadfast sister trying to dig through her family’s sordid past.

I loved that the ending of this series put the blame squarely on the adults responsible and extended so much compassion to the children victimized in this family power struggle and religious psychosis. The care put into that made this a bittersweet and genuinely moving ending.

[⋆｡˚꒰ঌ worm ໒꒱˚｡⋆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly I was a little disappointed with this volume. It followed the novel pretty much exactly the same- and the ending is pretty lack luster. That being said, they are continuing after the point in the novel in what looks like an 11 story strange house series, which I am very excited for to see new exciting stories!

[Sara O. · Rating 1 out of 5]

I definitely didn't like this volume, but it's hard to make a non spoiler review. I still hope for the next one.

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Non mi è affatto piaciuto questo volume, ma è difficile fare una recensione senza spoiler. Spero nel prossimo volume.

[Aniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

explained a lot from where I left off in the book

[Karn Moonsri · Rating 2 out of 5]

Personally, I don't think it's very fun.

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I really liked this one! I wasn't prepared for the revelations (shockingly good!). Excited for Vol. 6!!

[Nein · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's mystery around keita , I'm glad it's somehow given a structure here

[Lee Shain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even thought I already knew the end of the story, it never stop to amazed me.
I hope we get some thing of the theories presented on the book epilogue

[Christian Luigi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stupendo, anche se speravo chiudesse così, con questo volume.

[Pauline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lowkey feel like I should re read the other volumes because I was very much lost in this one but I think it gave answers and wrapped up things… I just forgot most of them.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

52 Book Club Reading Challenge Sidequest- Prompt 7: Characters are siblings

Well that was (unexpectedly) heartwarming? Kind of? Who knows.