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Mieruko-chan

Also known as: 見える子ちゃん, Girl That Can See It, The Girl Who Sees "Them", Can-See-Ghosts-chan, Child That Can See It, Li'l Miss Can-See-Ghosts, Mieruko-chan: Slice of Horror, 看得见的女孩, มิเอรุโกะจัง ใครว่าหนูเห็นผี, Mieruko-chan. Dziewczyna, która widzi więcej, 보이는 여고생

by Tomoki Izumi

Score from AniList: 77/100releasing

Comedy Horror Slice of Life Supernatural More like Mieruko-chan

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One day, she could see…everything. What’s a girl to do when hideous monsters appear no matter which way she turns? And on top of that, nobody else can see them! Obviously, there’s only one thing that makes sense—ignore them. Kinda hard to put theory into practice, though, when the ghosts know she’s watching… (Source: Yen Press)

Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A darkly funny horror comedy with a strong hook and a deadpan lead, though its gross-out moments are not for everyone.

Pros

Clever, darkly funny concept
The deadpan lead is easy to root for
Episodic structure is easy to dip into

Cons

Body horror can be unsettling
Episodic format means little overarching tension

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Mieruko-chan takes a simple, funny premise and runs with it: a girl starts seeing horrible things that nobody else can see, and her plan is to ignore them. That deadpan attitude is the heart of the series. The comedy comes from the gap between the grotesque and her calm, practical reactions, and it works more often than you'd expect. The art is sharp, with creepy designs that land when the story wants them to. The episodic structure lets you dip in and out easily, which makes it a good pick for a quick sitting. The downside is the body horror. Some of the imagery is gross and unsettling, and readers who dislike that may want to look elsewhere. The stakes also stay fairly light, so the series doesn't build much lasting tension. Still, it's a clever, bold twist on the horror-comedy genre, and the lead's refusal to panic is a delight.