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変な家 [Henna Ie] #5
The Strange House, Vol. 5
Not yet published
Expected 27 Jan 26Based on the popular novel comes a chilling mystery about a house designed for murder—now a live-action movie!
I’ve always had a fascination with the occult; you might even call it my specialty. I’ve been brought in as a consultant on many supernatural and strange mysteries. But nothing could have prepared me for this house. It seemed so ordinary at first, except for that one room. It had no doors, no windows, and was tucked away, leaving anyone to think it was just a wall. I knew that there was something more to it. It shouldn’t be there, it shouldn’t exist, and yet…
Just what is this house, and what dark secrets does it hold?
I’ve always had a fascination with the occult; you might even call it my specialty. I’ve been brought in as a consultant on many supernatural and strange mysteries. But nothing could have prepared me for this house. It seemed so ordinary at first, except for that one room. It had no doors, no windows, and was tucked away, leaving anyone to think it was just a wall. I knew that there was something more to it. It shouldn’t be there, it shouldn’t exist, and yet…
Just what is this house, and what dark secrets does it hold?
194 pages, Paperback
First published March 14, 2025
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December 2, 2025
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.
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.
Review of advance copy received from Sonstiges
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.
August 31, 2025
explained a lot from where I left off in the book
September 15, 2025
Personally, I don't think it's very fun.
September 20, 2025
Well, I really liked this one! I wasn't prepared for the revelations (shockingly good!). Excited for Vol. 6!!
November 25, 2025
There's mystery around keita , I'm glad it's somehow given a structure here
December 1, 2025
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
I hope we get some thing of the theories presented on the book epilogue
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