Homunculus
Homunculus by Hideo Yamamoto, published by Seven Seas Entertainment in 2023, is a graphic novel that delves into the life of Nakoshi Susumu, a thirty-four-year-old man living out of his car. Struggling with his circumstances, Nakoshi spends his days among the homeless and his nights in his vehicle. His life takes a turn when a medical student begins to stalk him, offering a substantial sum for a peculiar surgical procedure. Initially hesitant, Nakoshi’s situation compels him to accept the offer, leading him to an operating table that promises to alter his perception of reality.
In this edition, readers will explore themes of horror and mystery as Nakoshi navigates the consequences of his decision. The narrative unfolds as he grapples with the changes brought about by the surgery and what he might discover about himself and the world around him. With a page count of 672, this English-language edition invites readers into a thought-provoking journey that intertwines elements of thriller and crime within the graphic novel format.
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“Nakoshi Susumu, age thirty-four, lives out of his car. Between spending his days with the homeless and his nights in his vehicle, he has little to his name. When a medical student begins to stalk him, offering to pay Nakoshi a significant sum of cash to undergo a strange surgical procedure, Nakoshi initially refuses. But after his beloved car is towed, he finally agrees to take the offer and subjects himself to the operating table. What, if anything, will Nakoshi see differently once he awakens?”–
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