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Ghost Hunt #6
Ghost Hunt, Vol. 6
MANSION OF MALICE
The brave investigators of Shibuya Psychic Research must unravel a strange mystery. People are vanishing in a peculiar mansion. Eerie manifestations abound from the moment the team enters the house. Stairways lead to nowhere . . . windows open, but not to the outside . . . there are doors in the ceiling . . . and scariest of all, something very sinister is awaiting its next victim. As the disappearances escalate one by one, beware and be Don’t wander off alone–or you could be next!
The brave investigators of Shibuya Psychic Research must unravel a strange mystery. People are vanishing in a peculiar mansion. Eerie manifestations abound from the moment the team enters the house. Stairways lead to nowhere . . . windows open, but not to the outside . . . there are doors in the ceiling . . . and scariest of all, something very sinister is awaiting its next victim. As the disappearances escalate one by one, beware and be Don’t wander off alone–or you could be next!
208 pages, Paperback
First published October 6, 2001
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Shiho Inada
33 books52 followersShiho INADA (いなだ 詩穂 in Japanese) was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on October 17. She is a Libran with blood type B. She made her debut with Camouflage in 1994. Her best known work is Ghost Hunt.
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July 26, 2014
Ghost Hunt -- Haunted Mansion edition! Actually a better job than usual with the scariness, but to b somehow humorous in its obvious foreignness as a genre to the writer and illustrator. The "mansion" is an oddly empty block of square rooms, and we get amusing exchanges like the "legend" of the Winchester Mystery House. "The Winchester House is just a myth," dismisses one of the investigators. I guess things in a foreign country can seem mythical sometimes. Like that Australian country singer who sang, "There is no Arizona."
Anyway, the story. Not only our usual cast but a bunch of other psychics and ghost hunters have been called in to investigate a mansion in which a few people have disappeared over the years. Included is Yasuhara, the high schooler from the previous book, who is pretending to be the boss while Naru acts as his assistant, for reasons of avoiding publicity (not really explained).
Extremely cliff-hanger! Darn, wish I'd ordered the next book sooner.
Anyway, the story. Not only our usual cast but a bunch of other psychics and ghost hunters have been called in to investigate a mansion in which a few people have disappeared over the years. Included is Yasuhara, the high schooler from the previous book, who is pretending to be the boss while Naru acts as his assistant, for reasons of avoiding publicity (not really explained).
Extremely cliff-hanger! Darn, wish I'd ordered the next book sooner.
January 1, 2017
This was the creepiest volume of all. I remember this arc in the anime and it was crazy. I wasn't scared, but I couldn't stop watching. It was so cool and interesting. So I know what's going to happen but since it's been awhile, it still has that same affect. I hate that Mai has to go through this, but it's so interesting!
"Because, unlike someone, I am blessed with looks and talent."
Mai is forced to work for a ghost hunter nicknamed Naru after she broke his camera and injured his assistant. She goes on many adventures and makes many new friends. She has been dreaming a lot lately and it is very unusual. Through the darkest and bloodiest cases, Mai and her friends work together to solve the mysteries.
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"Those are the words of a careless man looking for an excuse to be lazy."
I am so glad that Yasuhara is in this volume! I'm super excited to see what's going to happen next, since this volume ended in a cliff hanger. I loved how he tricked the elderly, it was hilarious, I wish this guy were real. Mai is awesome as usual, but she's been going through a rough time in this volume. I love how she said that she thought of everyone in the group as her family and how she felt happy to see them. It's so nice to see her character development. Monk always has his hand in Mai's hair, and it's so cute!!! Miko is another great character and she's pretty and snarky. Masako and Mai bickering at each other was another funny moment. Lin is a great character, it was nice to see him laugh for once. And John is a nice guy and I would like to hear more from him. I want to learn about Naru's past and Lin's past as well.
I look forward to reading more and I'll be off again!
"Because, unlike someone, I am blessed with looks and talent."
Mai is forced to work for a ghost hunter nicknamed Naru after she broke his camera and injured his assistant. She goes on many adventures and makes many new friends. She has been dreaming a lot lately and it is very unusual. Through the darkest and bloodiest cases, Mai and her friends work together to solve the mysteries.
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"Those are the words of a careless man looking for an excuse to be lazy."
I am so glad that Yasuhara is in this volume! I'm super excited to see what's going to happen next, since this volume ended in a cliff hanger. I loved how he tricked the elderly, it was hilarious, I wish this guy were real. Mai is awesome as usual, but she's been going through a rough time in this volume. I love how she said that she thought of everyone in the group as her family and how she felt happy to see them. It's so nice to see her character development. Monk always has his hand in Mai's hair, and it's so cute!!! Miko is another great character and she's pretty and snarky. Masako and Mai bickering at each other was another funny moment. Lin is a great character, it was nice to see him laugh for once. And John is a nice guy and I would like to hear more from him. I want to learn about Naru's past and Lin's past as well.
I look forward to reading more and I'll be off again!
January 9, 2016
خیلی خوب بود! حتی از داستان قبل هم یکم بهتر. ادامه این داستان توی جلد بعده البته...این داستان و داستان قبلی ترسناک ترین و هیجان انگیز ترین تم توی کل مجموعه رو داشتن... من عاشق این ویلائه شدم! کاش واقعی بود و می شد رفت دیدش!
August 22, 2018
(stejná recenze u každého dílu)
Kresba se mi moc nelíbila, ale dalo se na to dívat.
Příběh celkem ušel, tedy až na ten konec. Konec mě opravdu zklamal, očekávala jsem něco úplně jiného. Asi by mělo být dobře, že mě autorka dokázala překvapit, ale v tomhle případě bych byla radši, kdyby se to odehrávalo spíše podle mých představ.
Hodně lituji, že jsem si přečetla mangu, protože to anime mám poměrně ráda. Sice moc nemusím otevřené konce, ale aspoň bych si nepokazil názor na celé tohle dílo.
Manga nebyla vůbec strašidelná, což mě jako ani moc nevadilo, ale anime mě, když jsem to poprvé viděla, hrozně vyděsilo. Takže mě trošičku mrzelo, že tady se tak nestalo.
Žádný z charakterů mi nepřirostl k srdci, ani jsem si nějaký nijak zvlášť neoblíbila.
Obálky se mi vůbec nelíbí, dokonce se mi zdá, že na posledních dvou obálkách vypadá Maiu hůř jak obvykle.
Dávám 39% Jazyk: Aj
Kresba se mi moc nelíbila, ale dalo se na to dívat.
Příběh celkem ušel, tedy až na ten konec. Konec mě opravdu zklamal, očekávala jsem něco úplně jiného. Asi by mělo být dobře, že mě autorka dokázala překvapit, ale v tomhle případě bych byla radši, kdyby se to odehrávalo spíše podle mých představ.
Hodně lituji, že jsem si přečetla mangu, protože to anime mám poměrně ráda. Sice moc nemusím otevřené konce, ale aspoň bych si nepokazil názor na celé tohle dílo.
Manga nebyla vůbec strašidelná, což mě jako ani moc nevadilo, ale anime mě, když jsem to poprvé viděla, hrozně vyděsilo. Takže mě trošičku mrzelo, že tady se tak nestalo.
Žádný z charakterů mi nepřirostl k srdci, ani jsem si nějaký nijak zvlášť neoblíbila.
Obálky se mi vůbec nelíbí, dokonce se mi zdá, že na posledních dvou obálkách vypadá Maiu hůř jak obvykle.
Dávám 39% Jazyk: Aj
February 23, 2025
4.25*
This is the most terrifying case in the anime and it scared me to death as a kid the first time I watched it. I stand by my opinion that the horror genre is most effective in visual form but the manga is doing one hell of a job carrying the tone.
Aside from the case, the characters continue to be iconic. I NEED to see Monk's face when he finds out the truth about Dr. Davis. His protectiveness towards Mai continues to increase and I'm living for it. Madoka is an icon and I ship her with Lin (sue me). And speaking of Lin, his conversation with Mai about Japan's atrocities and Mai's response on hatred and its origin was a complex discussion and while I get why it was so short, I would've loved it if they delved into more.
Yasuhara continues to be a legend and also, very handsome?? He's a little nerdy in the anime but so cute in the manga.
Naru is also a lot more human, his relationship with Madoka is so much fun to read. Although he seems very rattled by this case, and I don't think it's because of his secret motives.
Mai's hair is grown and she looks closer to her anime self, she's also a sophomore now, and her orphanhood was revealed and so, Monk should adopt her now.
And is it just me or is the manga progressing faster than the anime?? Because this was the second last case in the anime and we're only on volume 6?? Eh, format difference, I guess.
This is the most terrifying case in the anime and it scared me to death as a kid the first time I watched it. I stand by my opinion that the horror genre is most effective in visual form but the manga is doing one hell of a job carrying the tone.
Aside from the case, the characters continue to be iconic. I NEED to see Monk's face when he finds out the truth about Dr. Davis. His protectiveness towards Mai continues to increase and I'm living for it. Madoka is an icon and I ship her with Lin (sue me). And speaking of Lin, his conversation with Mai about Japan's atrocities and Mai's response on hatred and its origin was a complex discussion and while I get why it was so short, I would've loved it if they delved into more.
Yasuhara continues to be a legend and also, very handsome?? He's a little nerdy in the anime but so cute in the manga.
Naru is also a lot more human, his relationship with Madoka is so much fun to read. Although he seems very rattled by this case, and I don't think it's because of his secret motives.
Mai's hair is grown and she looks closer to her anime self, she's also a sophomore now, and her orphanhood was revealed and so, Monk should adopt her now.
And is it just me or is the manga progressing faster than the anime?? Because this was the second last case in the anime and we're only on volume 6?? Eh, format difference, I guess.
February 19, 2023
Truly horrifying but VERY enjoyable. Also loved how I totally got the reference to Winchester House this time, all thanks to the Ghoul Boys aka Ryan and Shane.
Madoka-san and Yasuhara sneaking in to the mansion to share the information they gathered:
Madoka-san and Yasuhara sneaking in to the mansion to share the information they gathered:
December 25, 2018
I think this was the creepiest volume so far. I really like story about haunted mansion aaaand I got so excited when I saw Yasuhara's face. Oh my gaaaaah, Yasuhara-kun, I do love him. He's so hilarious.
July 19, 2021
Now this one was so creepy!! It's reminiscent of Rose Red, and I had chills reading it. And the cliffhanger ending had me rushing to grab the next book!
February 15, 2024
Interesting premise and actually creepy
June 16, 2025
El caso del laberinto sangriento es de mis favoritos...aunque también me da mucho miedo 🥲
February 13, 2025
The Bloodstained Labyrinth spans volumes six and seven and is (hands down) my absolute favorite case! The Winchester Mystery House is pretty well-known and there are a lot of other influences being pulled in, but I liked all of them.
Having our intrepid heroes locked in the mansion with a slew of other investigators and not being able to leave significantly ups the stakes from other cases. Mai's trademark nightmares are probably at their most disturbing, perhaps because 'Naru' isn't there with her for most of them. (Seeing Naru in his PJs is a pretty great moment too.)
These are my favorite volumes. 5/5
Having our intrepid heroes locked in the mansion with a slew of other investigators and not being able to leave significantly ups the stakes from other cases. Mai's trademark nightmares are probably at their most disturbing, perhaps because 'Naru' isn't there with her for most of them. (Seeing Naru in his PJs is a pretty great moment too.)
These are my favorite volumes. 5/5
November 19, 2015
Ghost Hunt: Volume 6 is a little better than the previous book, but it still isn't scary at all. The main problem I see with this series is that the characters seem to get side-tracked a lot. There is a lot of dialog that really doesn't mean anything as it pertains to the story. And then when certain items of the occult are explained, it is not easy to understand.
The translation and adaptation is what kills this series. It is absolutely horrible. It is too bad that the adapter doesn't have more control over what is being said.
As for the story, I am not even sure if there is a ghost, or if humans are to blame for the disappearances. That is another problem I have with this series: a lack of scary ghosts. Would the movie Ghostbusters have been a hit if there weren't any ghosts? No. there were a ton of ghosts and the audiences love it. So, why is there a manga series that is supposed to be about hunting ghosts have so few ghosts? Don't ask me . . . I didn't write it.
Still, the artwork is good, it is the writing that is lacking.
What is up with saying the the Winchester Mystery House is a myth? That is what is said in the book. The Winchester Mystery House is in San Jose, CA and you can go in the house any day (for a fee, of course). The house is not a myth, it is real.
The ending of the book is exciting, but the preview of the next book leads me to believe that Mai survives. Boy, wouldn't it be cool if she were killed and comes back to haunt Naru? That probably is not going to happen.
Overall, Ghost Hunt: Volume 6 is not bad and could have been a lot better with some minor changes. Will Mai survive? I guess I will have to read Ghost Hunt: Volume 7 to find out.
I rated this book a 6 out of 10.
The translation and adaptation is what kills this series. It is absolutely horrible. It is too bad that the adapter doesn't have more control over what is being said.
As for the story, I am not even sure if there is a ghost, or if humans are to blame for the disappearances. That is another problem I have with this series: a lack of scary ghosts. Would the movie Ghostbusters have been a hit if there weren't any ghosts? No. there were a ton of ghosts and the audiences love it. So, why is there a manga series that is supposed to be about hunting ghosts have so few ghosts? Don't ask me . . . I didn't write it.
Still, the artwork is good, it is the writing that is lacking.
What is up with saying the the Winchester Mystery House is a myth? That is what is said in the book. The Winchester Mystery House is in San Jose, CA and you can go in the house any day (for a fee, of course). The house is not a myth, it is real.
The ending of the book is exciting, but the preview of the next book leads me to believe that Mai survives. Boy, wouldn't it be cool if she were killed and comes back to haunt Naru? That probably is not going to happen.
Overall, Ghost Hunt: Volume 6 is not bad and could have been a lot better with some minor changes. Will Mai survive? I guess I will have to read Ghost Hunt: Volume 7 to find out.
I rated this book a 6 out of 10.
May 28, 2013
This volume starts my favorite story arc from the anime! It's the most bad ass case! And also, Yasuhara!!!! Oh. My. Ra. Do I love that boy! XD He's so hilarious!!! I about died when he was talking to the old man about all the wars his great grandparents had lived through! He is the best!!
I'm happy to see Mai's hair has grown out a bit and I'm finding that when her and John are in the same room, I'm not confusing them as much! But she's still annoying :-p
That's really all I have to say... so enjoy this adorable picture of Yasuhara (with Mai...but honestly, who cares about her XD)
I'm happy to see Mai's hair has grown out a bit and I'm finding that when her and John are in the same room, I'm not confusing them as much! But she's still annoying :-p
That's really all I have to say... so enjoy this adorable picture of Yasuhara (with Mai...but honestly, who cares about her XD)
February 23, 2016
Mai finds out who taught Shibuya about ghost hunting. They have a new case and it involves the Prime Minister of Japan. Mai senses something wrong right off. It also turns out that not only has the regular group been called in on this, but a group of similar adults has been called in on the case.
At least two people have disappeared from a building. There's also a reference to renovations being done every year even though nothing was actually necessary, which is like the Winchester mansion out west that a woman had renovated every year, thinking as long as she would do that she would not die.
The mansion the group is investigating is very similar to that one in structure and how there were things like doors opening into a wall, or stairs leading to with no exit at the top.
At least two people have disappeared from a building. There's also a reference to renovations being done every year even though nothing was actually necessary, which is like the Winchester mansion out west that a woman had renovated every year, thinking as long as she would do that she would not die.
The mansion the group is investigating is very similar to that one in structure and how there were things like doors opening into a wall, or stairs leading to with no exit at the top.
December 13, 2012
Amazing. i watched the anime before i read. it was scary watching it and even scarier reading it *made me even cry*
never realized a book can make me feel so terrified and yet make me want to finish it to see the end.
never realized a book can make me feel so terrified and yet make me want to finish it to see the end.
June 23, 2013
I think this was one of the creepiest story I will ever read. It almost made me have nightmares, that's saying something. But everything turned out good at the end so I was happy. Also, Just what powers does Mia have?
May 10, 2011
Freaky...!!
March 13, 2016
"I don't want to die."
If possible, this series is still getting creepier...
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If possible, this series is still getting creepier...
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