Title

The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window

Also known as: Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru, さんかく窓の外側は夜, Die Nacht hinter dem Dreiecksfenster, Màn đêm ngoài khung cửa sổ tam giác, A Noite Além da Janela Triangular

by Tomoko Yamashita

Score from AniList: 77/100finished10 volumes67 chapters

Comedy Drama Mystery Slice of Life Supernatural More like The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window

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Shy bookstore clerk Kosuke Mikado has the ability to see ghosts and spirits, an ability he wishes he didn't have, since what he sees usually terrifies him. Rihito Hiyakawa, an exorcist whose supernatural powers are as strong as his social graces are weak, doesn't seem to fear anything, mortal or otherwise. When this odd couple gets together to solve the bizarre cases that come their way, their work methods may not be entirely safe for work! (Source: Sublime Manga) Note: Includes 10 extra chapters.

Chapters available: 67
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A moody, comic-mystery supernatural series in which a shy bookshop clerk who can see ghosts is teamed with a sharp-tongued exorcist.

Pros

Strong, fun odd-couple chemistry
Good balance of comedy and eerie mystery

Cons

Some cases are formulaic
Long run can feel episodic

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Shy bookstore clerk Kosuke Mikado has the ability to see ghosts and spirits, an ability he wishes he did not have, because what he sees usually terrifies him. He meets Rihito Hiyakawa, an exorcist. The premise is a supernatural comedy-mystery built on an unlikely partnership between a frightened seer and a confident fighter of spirits.The strength is the pairing. Kosuke's nervousness and Rihito's bluntness make for funny, lively scenes, and the supernatural cases have a nice eerie edge. The mix of humour and horror works well.The weaknesses are about structure. Some cases follow a familiar shape, and the long run can feel episodic. Readers wanting a single, continuous mystery may find it scattered.Recommended for fans of supernatural cases with a comic heart. Expect a lively, eerie read that works best in steady doses.