Takahashi Rumiko Gekijou Ningyo no Mori

Across time and tide, a chilling legend persists: consuming the flesh of a mermaid grants immortality. But the price of eternal life is steep, often paid in grotesque transformations or an insatiable hunger for more. This anthology series delves into the dark side of this ancient myth, exploring the fates of those who have dared to defy mortality and the tragic consequences that ripple through centuries. Each self-contained tale presents a new encounter with the enigmatic merfolk, from desperate individuals seeking escape from their own mortality to those cursed with an unending existence. Prepare for a journey into the macabre, where body horror and existential dread intertwine with poignant human drama, all set against a backdrop of timeless folklore.

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