The Embalmer
Also known as: Shigeshoushi, 死化粧師, Shigeshoshi, Balsamista, Balzamovač
by Mitsukazu Mihara
Shinjyurou Mamiya is an embalmer, a profession seen as "unclean" in Japan. Shinjyurou has accepted the life of an outcast amongst most people; to him it is a job and nothing more. He has gained an exceptional understanding of death and its consequences, as well as what it means to live. Mitsukazu Mihara brings us another psychological masterpiece in several thought-provoking volumes, the first alone of which explores the meanings of beauty, love and loss. (Source: Anime News Network)
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A thoughtful, humane drama about an embalmer, a profession seen as unclean in Japan, whose quiet dignity and tender care for the dead make this a moving portrait of acceptance and love.
Pros
- Thoughtful, humane portrayal of an outcast profession
- Tender, dignified emotional core
Cons
- Slow, contemplative pace
- Some scenes are quietly heavy
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Shinjyurou Mamiya is an embalmer, a profession seen as unclean in Japan. Shinjyurou has accepted the life of an outcast, and his quiet work with the dead is the heart of the story. That premise is humane and reflective, and the series examines dignity, prejudice and the people who choose to stay close to what others turn away from.The strength is the humanity. The story treats its subject with care, and the portrait of Shinjyurou's tender, dignified work is moving. The romance threads are gentle.The weaknesses are clear. The pace is slow and contemplative, and some scenes are quietly heavy. Readers wanting a lighter read may find it demanding.Recommended for readers who enjoy thoughtful, humane stories about dignity and outsiders. Expect a quiet, moving read.
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