Abstract

This is the battlefield. Four stories of terrifying women.

The second volume of the anthology compiles four stories that explore the "essence" of human beings.
Has there ever been another manga that brings to light the inner workings of a woman so well?
In addition to the highly anticipated work "Playboy Danchi," which will be published in book form for the first time,
A collection of masterpieces about "scary women" including "Chameleon Army" and "Ferris Wheel."

#1 "Playboy Complex"
A terrible outcome awaits anyone who mocks women.
A shut-in woman who has an out-of-body experience is the one who peeks into the "worst scene" every day!?
All four episodes of the hugely popular series that was serialized in "FEEL YOUNG" (Shodensha) in 2002 are reproduced in color and included here.

#2 "Wearing Clothes Called Fat"
Can people become more beautiful by losing weight?
While depicting the dark side of human relationships, such as jealousy and slander against others,
A popular work that explores what true beauty is.

#3 "Ferris Wheel"
A closed room filled with lies. A masterpiece that condenses the psychology of deception.

#4 "Chameleon Army"
Before you know it, you're wearing the same clothes, makeup, and speaking the same language as yourself. The person you once looked down on has copied you perfectly, and now you're more beautiful than you and they start to praise you... A terrifying story that skillfully expresses the feeling of emptiness.

Author’s Information

Born in Tokyo. Made his debut as a manga artist in his third year of high school. Notable works include "Happy Mania" (1995, Shodensha) and "Hataraki Man" (2004, Kodansha). Won the 29th Kodansha Manga Award for "Sugar Sugar Rune" (2003), a fantasy manga serialized in the girls' manga magazine "Nakayoshi" (Kodansha). Won the Excellence Award in the Manga Division of the 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival, sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, for "Nose-Choking Gentleman Recollections" (Shodensha). Currently, he is serializing "Go Happy Mania" in "FEEL YOUNG" (Shodensha).