Goth (manga)

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Goth
Front cover of vol. 1.
Genre Shounen, Horror , Thriller , Drama , Mystery
Manga
Authored by Otsuichi, illustrated by Kendi Oiwa
Publisher Japan Kadokawa Comics
Serialized in
Original run 2004 – 2004
No. of volumes 1

Goth is a one volume manga authored by Otsuichi and illustrated by Kendi Oiwa. It was published in Japan by Kadokawa Comics.

Contents

[edit] Plot

Goth is about the classmates Itsuki Kamiyama and Yoru Morino, who are both very interested in strange cases of murder that happen in their neighbourhood. Trying to solve them, they unintentionally become a part of the plot.

[edit] Characters

This is a short description of all the characters, to avoid major spoilers. For in-depth information on a character go to the main article.

Main article: Characters of Goth

[edit] Major Characters

Kamiyama and Yoru Morino
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Kamiyama and Yoru Morino
Itsuki Kamiyama
A high school student obsessed with death. Said his passions are to "haunt crime scenes to look for details" and to "stand where a body had been not long ago".
Yuro Morino
A high school student obsessed with death. Tends to keep to herself and not talk to anyone. Befriends Kamiyama after an incident involving Mr. Shinohara. Has a glaring white scar on her wrist.

[edit] Minor Characters

Mr. Shinohara
Kamiyama and Morino's science teacher.
The Restaurant Manager
A manager at Morino's favorite restaurant. He is never named.
Mr. Saeki
A man who lives near Morino. He's obsessed with having control of death.
Yu Morino
Yuro's twin sister.
Takami
One of Yuro's only friends, has known him since ninth grade.

[edit] Victims

As a warning, the main article contains pictures that may be considered disturbing.

Main article: Victims of Goth

[edit] External links

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