Mermaid's Scar
Viz · 1994 · 4 issues
About the series
In this four-issue horror manga series from the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi—best known for her comedic and romantic works—turns to a darker, folkloric vein, exploring the eerie consequences of consuming a mermaid's flesh. Published by Viz, Mermaid's Scar collects the chilling, standalone stories of a man cursed with immortality after eating mermaid meat, and the woman he seeks to free from a similar fate. It stands as a haunting, lesser-seen side of Takahashi's legendary career, showcasing her versatility beyond Ranma ½ and Inuyasha.