おろち [Orochi]

A hauntingly brief but potent horror anthology from Shogakukan, Orochi distills its chilling premise into just four issues. Written and illustrated by the legendary Kazuo Umezz, the series follows the enigmatic young woman Orochi as she observes the darkest corners of human nature, weaving standalone tales of psychological terror. Though compact in length, it stands as a masterful example of Umezz’s signature blend of eerie atmosphere and unsettling human drama, cementing its place as a cult classic in Japanese horror manga.