Nijigahara Holograph

Nijigahara Holograph by Inio Asano is a dark, psychological manga that explores the long-lasting effects of trauma and guilt. The story shifts between past and present, focusing on a group of children whose lives are forever changed after they push a classmate, Arie Kimura, into a tunnel in a twisted attempt to stop a mysterious curse. Years later, as adults, they are still haunted by the consequences of that act. With haunting imagery, layered storytelling, and a dreamlike atmosphere, the manga delves into themes of violence, regret, and the inescapable nature of the past.