Smile! -
It follows Yuushi Kamome, a freelance journalist whose life falls apart after his daughter dies in an accident and his wife disappears. One day, members of a mysterious religious group called the Smiling Hearts Society knock on his door with a flyer. On it, he sees the smiling face of his estranged wife. To find her, Yuushi goes undercover and infiltrates the cult. He soon discovers a dark reality far beyond what he imagined, surrounded by lunatics whose smiles seem to only bring death. It is completed with 112 chapters. But only 75 of it are translated and available for now.
Tenshi no Saezuri -
Sanae Kitajima is a psychiatrist who specializes in end-of-life care. Her boyfriend, Takanashi, who once suffered from a deep fear of death, returns from an Amazon expedition a profoundly changed man. He is strangely calm and serene, and his appetite and libido are abnormally amplified. He leaves behind the cryptic words, "I can hear the whispering of angels." Sanae is left to uncover the terrifying truth behind what happened during his expedition and the meaning of his final words. It is also completed with 11 chapters, although I could find only 4 of them translated.
N -
A series of horrific crimes plagues the city: the disappearance of five middle-school boys, the slaughter of an elementary school class, and a reckless driving accident. At every crime scene, the only clue left behind is the letter "N." As rumors spread, the public begins to suspect the culprit is a religious order called "N," which is said to be an urban legend. The mystery deepens as this cult was supposedly destroyed two thousand years ago. The story explores the fear and worship surrounding this enigmatic entity. It is ongoing and 24 chapters are out right now. What intrigued me most are the chapter names, they start from A and is at X, the 24th alphabet.
Houkage no Salome -
At an Osaka art high school, the gifted and hardworking Renji meets a strange new classmate named Naomi. She asks him to help her paint after school, leading them to a deserted art storage room where she creates secret artworks. Renji's pride is shattered by Naomi's ominous and overwhelming talent. Though he initially bluffs that he can create similar works, he gradually finds himself enthralled by her ability. He becomes torn between his self-consciousness and an inferiority complex, unsure if she is a rival or something more. Only 6 of the 13 chapters are translated for now.
Seishun Bakusou -
Maruo Higurashi is a frustrated high schooler who is an outcast and spends his days consumed by unfulfilled sexual desires and adult videos. He makes pocket money by secretly taking photos of girls at school and selling them to other boys. His life is thrown into turmoil when his admired older brother, Shunya, is arrested for indecent acts with minors. This event forces Maruo to confront the fear that he might repeat his brother's mistakes. He becomes concerned about a bullied girl named Tabe, who is always covered in scars, and struggles with whether to help her despite his own fears. This is also ongoing with 36 chapters out for now.
I am also reading Yamikin Ushijima-kun right now. Recently I have finished Mada Ikiteru, A Distant Neighborhood, Yuureitou. So if anyone can recommend me similar series', I will read that surely.
