Orochi: Blood

Kazuo Umezu, the legendary horror mangaka, launched Orochi: Blood in 2002 as a single-issue one-shot from Viz Media. This standalone story distills Umezu's signature blend of psychological dread and grotesque imagery, centering on a mysterious, ageless woman named Orochi. A potent entry in Umezu's larger Orochi mythos, it matters as a concise, chilling showcase of his masterful, unsettling storytelling.