Now, let me tell ya ’bout this manga called Her Frankenstein by Norikazu Kawashima. This ain’t no light and happy story, mind ya. Nope, it’s a horror manga, originally from Japan. And just like the name says, it’s got a bit of that ol’ Frankenstein vibe, but with Kawashima’s own twist. Now, this here story got first published way back in 1986. That’s some decades ago, right? But lemme tell ya, a good horror story just don’t age. The chills stay, and the creepy stuff hits ya the same, no matter how many years pass.
Now, what’s real exciting is that this manga is finally comin’ out in English! Yep, a publisher called Living the Line made an announcement on Instagram that they’re bringin’ this manga to English readers. They even got this horror imprint called Smudge, which is like a special section just for spooky stories. And ain’t that just perfect for this kind of tale?
Her Frankenstein isn’t your usual horror. Naw, it’s got that gritty, weird feeling that sticks with ya. From what I hear, Kawashima’s style is all about making ya feel uneasy. Like, not with just jump scares or gory stuff, but more with that deep, crawling sensation under your skin. It’s the kinda story that makes ya think twice before turnin’ out the lights at night. And folks say it’s got this unique take on Frankenstein themes, mixing old-school horror with some new ideas. That alone’s got folks all curious ‘bout how the English version’s gonna feel!
And ya know, manga back in the ’80s, especially horror, they had a way of doing things different. Kawashima brought out Her Frankenstein when Japanese horror manga was just startin’ to gain its own style. These old stories weren’t about just scarin’ ya quick and easy. They built up slow, gettin’ deep into your bones, takin’ their time to make ya squirm. So now, with Living the Line bringing it to us English folks, it’s like diggin’ up a real horror treasure, somethin’ that’s been tucked away for too long.
For folks who love a good ol’ creepy tale, Her Frankenstein should be a treat. It’s got that old-timey horror mixed with a strange, unique storytelling style. And Kawashima, well, he don’t hold back. People say the characters feel a little strange and twisted, like they’re all part of some bigger dark plan ya can’t see right away. And the art! They say it’s gritty and raw, like it’s supposed to make ya feel uneasy, just lookin’ at it. Ain’t like today’s horror manga, all polished up and fancy – this one’s rough around the edges, like a horror story should be.
Her Frankenstein may not be the big, flashy kinda manga ya see today. But sometimes, the stories that got a bit of dust on ’em, the ones that sit in the dark for a while, they’re the ones with the real heart and soul. And if you’re wonderin’ about Frankenstein himself, well, this ain’t exactly like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, but it’s got that same feeling of makin’ ya wonder about the price of creating things, about how things that look like they might be human can be more monstrous than ya think. Kawashima’s twist on this is said to be real clever, makin’ ya see the monster in new ways.
In the end, if ya like horror, if ya like somethin’ that creeps up on ya slow, and if ya like stories that stick with ya, then keep an eye out for Her Frankenstein. This manga might just surprise ya, and remind ya that even somethin’ from 1986 can still be downright spooky. And thanks to Living the Line, we’re finally gettin’ a chance to see Kawashima’s vision in our own language. Get ready – this is one horror story that’s gonna give ya chills in any language!
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