OF THE RED LIGHT & AYAKASHI GN (2025)

"The world of ayakashi - spirits and creatures from Japanese folklore - comes to life in this modern dark fantasy manga adaptation of the hitotome visual novel from HaccaWorks*! Sheltered Yue, born and raised in a Shinto shrine, is forbidden from leaving the shrine grounds he and a number of other curious residents call home. One day, Yue breaks the rules and wanders down the mountain and into a winter festival. As he takes in the sights and sounds of the human gathering, all the people making merry appear in a uniform guise to Yue's eyes - that of black bestial shadows - until he crosses paths with two human boys, Tsubaki and Akiyoshi. Yue is eager to make friends with them. However, upon his return home, the shrine goddess informs him that he may pursue these friendships - but only in preparation for the 'meal' - for which he must select one of his two new friends as the main course!"

"In the town of Utsuwa, bizarre phenomena like trains not stopping and people vanishing continue unabated. When an incident involving the sudden disappearance of a head kindergarten teacher occurs, the trio of Yue, Tougo, and Akira undertake the investigation. But while trying to track down the missing teacher, the boys are unexpectedly attacked by a mysterious young man. Introducing himself as Sagano, the young man addresses Yue: 'I need you to give me back my body...' "

"The world of ayakashi - spirits and creatures from Japanese folklore - comes to life in this modern dark fantasy manga adaptation of the hitotome visual novel from HaccaWorks! Yue struggles with the knowledge that the town of Utsuwa was created by Shin for the sole purpose of ensuring a source of sustenance for the local ayakashi. Akiyoshi too begins to have doubts about his friendship with Yue, who spends so much of his time with the ayakashi. Meanwhile, Tougo finds himself on the menu for a stray's ultimate Meal!"

"When Tougo invites Akiyoshi and Yue over for dinner as a thank-you, all that's on the menu is food and fun. But when Tougo's father catches sight of Yue, he is startled and blurts out the name 'Yoshiki.' What exactly is the connection between this Yoshiki - to whom it seems Tougo owes his life - and Yue? And what kind of relationship existed between Yoshiki and Tougo's mother? The secret behind the meal is at long last revealed!"

"The world of ayakashi - spirits and creatures from Japanese folklore - comes to life in this modern dark fantasy manga adaptation of the hitotome visual novel from HaccaWorks*! After learning that Yoshiki, the person who saved Tsubaki's life, is inside him, Yue is shocked by the fact that he 'ate' Yoshiki. While the shrine takes steps to keep Yue confined in preparation for the Meal, Kurogitsune plays his cards close to his chest, resolving to take action. Meanwhile, Sagano incites Akiyoshi to put out the light at the entrance to the shrine. Once there, Akiyoshi, with Tsubaki at his side, makes a decision! The motives of ayakashi and the humans intersect, but where will that leave Yue and his friends?"

"Both the Akujiki and Sagano descend upon the shrine of Utsuwa, now with its protective lamp out of commission and its barrier a distant memory. To save the captured Tsubaki, Yue goes up into the shrine with Akiyoshi, where he learns about the ties that bind ayakashi annihilator Sagano, Mikoto, and Shin, and the truth of the past that lies between the three. The beginning of the thread begins to unravel!"

"Yue makes for the shrine to rescue the captive Tsubaki. But there, he is met with the past of the man calling himself Sagano. Once upon a time, shrine master Mikoto herself saved Sagano's life when he went by the name 'Akashi.' But as a result, Sagano lost everything dear and had to stand by as his body became the vessel for Shin, the leader of the ayakashi. Now intent upon vengeance, Sagano raids the shrine and challenges Mikoto to a duel! Meanwhile, Yue decides on the path he must take! As the humans and ayakashi clash, the vagaries of fate accelerate."

"Satou declares a change in Tougo's fate: in order for Mikoto, the master of the ayakashi, to regain her power, Tougo will be sacrificed to the camellia pond. Held prisoner, the unconscious Tougo weeps in his dreams over his mother Akane's betrayal in running off with the mysterious Yoshiki. Will Abe-san and Company, tasked with Tougo, who is immersed in bleak thoughts, be unable to resist the temptation of a three-star Meal? The truth looms ever closer!"

"The world of ayakashi--spirits and creatures from Japanese folklore--comes to life in this modern dark fantasy manga adaptation of the hit otome visual novel from HaccaWorks*!"

"The world of ayakashi--spirits and creatures from Japanese folklore--comes to life in this modern dark fantasy manga adaptation of the hit otome visual novel from HaccaWorks*! The final volume has arrived! Packed with short stories and bonus chapters, this is a must-read for fans of the series!"