Title

Kiriko

Also known as: 切子

by Shingo Honda

Score from AniList: 53/100finished1 volumes5 chapters

Horror Mystery Psychological Supernatural More like Kiriko

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A small group of adults have been invited to a reunion at their old highschool to remember the loss of their classmate Kiriko, after receiving a letter "From K." Not knowing who "K" is, Ryosuke, a young man with short black hair that used to know Kiriko, has to uncover the truth of Kiriko's mysterious death. As he slowly regains his memories as his fellow classmates start suddenly dying around him in the most horrific manner, he realises that it's far too late to say sorry.

Chapters available: 5
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A creepy mystery in which a few adults are invited to a school reunion, and find that someone knows what they did to their classmate.

Pros

Tense, unsettling atmosphere
Clever use of a letter as a hook

Cons

Very short, so the story is brief
Some twists are predictable

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Read the full take

A small group of adults have been invited to a reunion at their old high school, to remember the loss of their classmate Kiriko, after receiving a letter from K. The premise is a short psychological horror in which an old tragedy resurfaces and the guilty must face each other.The strength is the atmosphere. The reunion setting is uneasy, and the letter from K is an effective hook. The tension builds steadily as the characters' secrets surface.The weaknesses are about scope. Being short, the story has limited room to develop its characters, and some twists are predictable. Readers wanting a longer mystery may find it quick.Recommended for fans of short, unsettling horror. Expect a tight, creepy read that is best enjoyed in one sitting.