High school student Mai Taniyama, her handsome boss Kazuya Shibuya (aka Naru), and other members of Shibuya Psychic Research are now tackling the eerie case of the Morishita family. What is the tragic story hidden within the Morishitas’ old house? Is it haunted by a mischievous poltergeist, or by something far more sinister?
As Mai and Naru dig deep to uncover the home’s dark secrets, they learn that every child who has ever lived there has died under mysterious circumstances. And they soon discover that the malevolent forces at the house have a disturbing face: the creepy smile of Ayami Morishita’s doll. Of course, destroying a child’s toy should be a simple matter, right?
Still entertaining I picked this manga up at the same time I got the first volume, and wasn't dissapointed that I invested so much money into the series.
The characters are likeable, but at times they seem to be a little too typecast into the typical roles of manga & anime, especially Naru. (At times he seems like the only reason he's around is to fulfill the need for a broody male.) Still, the stories are entertaining & the character development definately improves later on in the manga.
Would I recommend this? Sure. I have to say that I'd have to think about it first, though. It's a great series, but if people aren't fans of the horror/mystery manga genre then the odds are that there isn't going to be much of a hook this early on that would get them into the manga.
Can't wait for vol. 3 I just got this vol the other day and already I can't wait for vol 3! This is the first vol to actually have the characters find a real ghost that lies is a rather creepy doll. As usual the group works through this mystery (I hate to use that word due to the Scooby-doo likness) using science and psychic investigation. Plus there is a bonus story at the end that is really funny especially if you want to see the ridged Naru break free just a bit or are just a big fan of Monk-san Houshou. Also there is a funny sideline comic running through this volume telling the reader about Lin's lonely life. Really good! The story line is great, there are little funny jabs on every page, and the manga is well drawn. Overall, the story pulls you just as much as the first and the reader gets to know just a bit more about each character. I would advise getting vol 1 first as always, but you can begin in vol 2 and still follow the story quite well.
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