人魚の傷 [Ningyo No Kizu / Mermaid's Scar]

In this haunting single-issue manga from 1992, published by Shogakukan, the story explores the eerie aftermath of a mermaid encounter through the lens of Japanese folklore. Associated with Rumiko Takahashi's signature blend of horror and romance, Ningyo No Kizu (Mermaid's Scar) stands as a standalone chapter within her larger mermaid saga, offering a poignant meditation on immortality and the scars—both literal and emotional—it leaves behind. Its compact, self-contained narrative showcases Takahashi's mastery of the macabre, making it a quietly essential piece of her oeuvre.