Experience the intense coming-of-age tale of Seiichi as he struggles to navigate the complex and conflicting emotions of adolescence. Encouraged by his ally Fukiishi, Seiichi rebels against his mother, but her specter never strays far from his mind. As he fumbles toward sexual awakening, he finds refuge in Fukiishi's room, hidden from watchful eyes. But his mother's desperate search for him leads her to Fukiishi's doorstep, setting the stage for a psychological terror that will leave you breathless.

Blood on the Tracks, Vol. 5

From Book 1: From the creator who brought you notable works such as The Flowers of Evil, Happiness, and Inside Mari, comes a new suspense drama centering on the theme of a toxic parent. Dive into this latest thriller by master storyteller, Shuzo Oshimi. Seiichi's mother loves him very much, and his days pass with placid regularity. School, friends, even the attention of his attractive classmate Fukiishi. Until one terrible summer day, that all changes...Shuzo Oshimi (The Flowers of Evil) delivers his most unsettling work yet, the tale of a seemingly normal family suddenly swallowed up by the creeping horror of everyday life. Gorgeous art and an understated script only serve to heighten the tension as we watch Seiichi Osabe's life spiral into nightmare.