Never Open It

Never Open It: The Taboo Trilogy by Ken Niimura is a captivating graphic novel that reimagines three traditional Japanese folktales through a modern, psychological lens. With Niimura’s signature art style—bold, expressive, and emotionally resonant—each story explores themes of curiosity, temptation, and the consequences of disobedience.

The trilogy includes:

1. Urashima Taro: A fisherman is rewarded for saving a sea turtle but finds himself trapped by a mysterious undersea kingdom where time flows differently.

2. The Crane’s Wife: A man rescues a wounded crane, leading to a magical encounter that blurs the lines between love and obligation.

3. The Sand Fairy: A lesser-known folktale reinterpreted with a chilling twist, exploring desires and the price one must pay for breaking taboos.

With striking black-and-white illustrations and haunting narratives, Never Open It: The Taboo Trilogy delves into the human psyche and the timeless allure of forbidden secrets. Ken Niimura's unique blend of folklore and psychological depth makes this graphic novel a compelling read for fans of myth-inspired stories and dark, introspective tales.