少年のアビス [Shōnen no Abyss]

A haunting, intimate drama from Shueisha (2020–2024), 少年のアビス [Shōnen no Abyss] follows a high school boy in a suffocating rural town, where his encounter with a mysterious, troubled woman drags him into a dark, obsessive spiral. Over its 18 issues, the series explores themes of despair, codependency, and the weight of small-town stagnation, anchored by the raw, emotionally charged storytelling that defines creator 龍幸伸 [Ryū Yūkō]'s work. It stands as a stark, modern addition to the psychological seinen genre, earning a cult following for its unflinching look at youth and trauma.