Fans of the supernatural and the macabre have a thrilling new lineup to look forward to! Shogakukan recently announced the launch of three brand-new horror manga volumes originating from CoroCiao—a unique collaborative magazine born from the merger of the legendary CoroCoro Comic and the shoujo giant Ciao. Scheduled to hit shelves later this month, this exciting initiative promises to deliver fresh scares, headlined by a highly anticipated new series from the legendary creator of Shaman King.
Whether you are a longtime fan of underrated horror anime and manga or someone looking for an interactive reading experience, this new trio of titles—Juro, Kill Rate Chaos, and Ghost Abduction Girl—offers something uniquely terrifying for every type of reader.
Juro: A Cyber-Occult Battle Epic by Hiroyuki Takei
Leading the charge is Juro, the latest masterpiece by Hiroyuki Takei, globally renowned for his work on Shaman King. The story takes place in the year 2046, a futuristic era where the existence of ghosts has finally been proven by science. Humanity has officially entered an age where spirits can be perceived, but this revelation comes with a steep price: massive, worldwide supernatural disasters known as the “Hyakki Yagyo” (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons).
To combat these catastrophic hauntings, the protagonist, Shunsaku, pilots the “Juro”—the ultimate motorcycle powered by mystical talismans. Armed with a machine of steel and the power of the occult, he rides into battle against the demonic hordes. Described as a passionate project packed with the ultimate sci-fi and supernatural tropes, this series is guaranteed to satisfy anyone looking for an action-packed battle series that seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with traditional spiritual warfare.
Kill Rate Chaos: A Next-Generation Gaming Horror
The second title, Kill Rate Chaos, marks the manga writing debut of Sesuji, an author famous in the Japanese internet horror community for the viral web novel About a Certain Place in the Kinki Region. Brought to life by the powerhouse illustration team of TERU and Fujikou, this series dives deep into the dark side of digital entertainment.
The plot follows three gaming-obsessed boys—Yamato, Ryohei, and Yuji. While playing their favorite online game, “Monster Night,” they cross paths with a mysterious girl named Cosmos. Following this virtual encounter, terrifying abnormalities begin to bleed into Yamato’s everyday reality. It is the perfect read for fans of dark and edgy stories where the line between the virtual world and real-life consequences blurs into pure terror.
Ghost Abduction Girl: An Interactive Manga Experience
Rounding out the trio is Ghost Abduction Girl (known in Japanese as Yukai Shojo), a truly innovative project created by the Alternate Reality Game (ARG) collective Daishikyoukai, featuring artwork by popular shoujo manga artist Chikako Mori. The narrative centers on Tsumugi Tachibana, a girl with the unfortunate ability to see ghosts, who constantly finds herself trapped in bizarre locations—from a lonely telephone booth to a school rabbit hutch.
What sets this manga apart from classic shoujo manga is its interactive meta-narrative. The story actively breaks the fourth wall, pleading with the reader: “Please, use your hands to save her. You are the only one who can reach her now.” In addition to standard “bad endings,” the physical manga volume includes a hidden “True End” that readers can only unlock by actively solving the book’s mysteries, alongside other exclusive bonus elements designed specifically for those holding the physical copy.
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