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変な家 Manga #5
บ้านวิกล เล่ม 5
“และแล้ว 1 ปีก่อนที่พิธีกรรมจะเริ่ม ผมก็ลงมือตามแผนการที่วางไว้” โยชิเอะ แม่ของยูซุกิได้เล่าเรื่องอดีตของ ‘ตระกูล’ เกี่ยวกับ ‘พิธีบวงสรวงมือซ้าย’ ต้องสาปที่ยังคงผูกมัด ลูกหลานของตระกูลคาตาบุจิไว้จนถึงปัจจุบัน— แผนการที่เคตะเดิมพันชีวิตเพื่อช่วยอายาโนะสุดที่รัก และความจริงเกี่ยวกับปริศนาของตระกุลคาตาบุจิ จะได้รับการเปิดเผย ณ บัดนี้...!!
192 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.
January 18, 2026
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.
E ho avuto un infarto quando ho visto la parola Continua... ma a quanto pare inizierà un nuovo arco narrativo.
January 18, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.
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.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 18, 2026
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!
January 22, 2026
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.
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Non mi è affatto piaciuto questo volume, ma è difficile fare una recensione senza spoiler. Spero nel prossimo volume.
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
January 21, 2026
Stupendo, anche se speravo chiudesse così, con questo volume.
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