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Nijigahara Holograph Hardcover – March 18, 2014

by Inio Asano (Author, Artist)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 309 ratings
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Fantagraphics is proud to welcome the great Inio Asano (Solanin, What a Wonderful World!) to its acclaimed literary manga line. Even as butterflies ominously proliferate in town, the rumor of a mysterious creature lurking in the tunnel behind the school spreads among the children. When the body of Arié Kimura’s mother is found by this tunnel’s entrance, next to apparently human traces, the legend seems to be confirmed. Is the end of the world coming? In order to appease the wrath of the beast, the children decide to offer it a sacrifice: The unfortunate Arié, whom they believe to be the cause of the curse, is shoved into a well that leads to the Nijigahara tunnel — an act that in turns pushes Komatsuzaki, the budding thug who has carried a torch for Arié for a while already, entirely over the edge. But this is only the beginning of the complex, challenging, obliquely told Nijigahara Holograph, which takes place in two separate timelines and involves the suicidal Suzuki; Higure, his stalkerish would-be girlfriend; and their teacher Miss Sakaki, whose heavily bandaged face remains a mystery; and many more — brothers, sisters, parents, co-workers, teachers, aggressors and victims who are all inextricably linked to one another and all will eventually — ten years later — have to live with what they’ve done or suffered through.
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    Nijigahara Holograph
  2. Print length
    200 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Fantagraphics Books
  5. Publication date
    March 18, 2014
  6. Reading age
    16 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    7 x 1 x 9 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1606995839
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1606995839
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*Starred Review* A mother commits suicide. A bully keeps watch over a victim. A teacher withdraws from her students. An obsessed man weaves a tale of monsters. By shifting time and perspective, Asano is able to fit all of these puzzle pieces together to create a haunting story of trauma, guilt, and, finally, closure. At the heart of the tale is Arié, who tells one too many stories about the monster that lives in the tunnel behind the school. In an attempt to shut her up, her classmates push her into a well. The consequences of that action spiral outward in ways the children never imagined, affecting friends, family, teachers, and neighbors in ways the children never imagined, horrifically affecting friends, family, teachers, and neighbors, both physically and psychologically. Anger, hopelessness, and betrayal run rampant—echoed by the eerie, ominous clouds of butterflies swarming the town—and fuel heartless violence. Though there are many moving pieces, the fluid time line; tight, stark, and realistic artwork; and clues carefully revealed through deliberately worded dialogue and purposeful character design work in perfect harmony to prevent ambiguity or confusion. Critically acclaimed Asano deftly twists this disturbingly compelling story, managing to shock the reader at every turn. Its intricacies are even more rewarding on the second read. --Eva Volin

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"It’s a brilliant piece of psychological horror that is both deeply intimate yet expansive in scope, with a large cast of characters that are sucked into the terror in different ways. The cyclical, abstract story is challenging, but greatly rewards rereading, and it’s easy to get lost in Asano’s intricate art, which does outstanding work realizing the setting that is so important to the plot."
― Oliver Sava, The A.V. Club

"This beautifully drawn but elliptically told story is almost relentless in its depiction of the evil that lurks behind everyday life, but it’s impossible to put down. Fable and film-noir crime mix in a small town where the children believe a beast living in a tunnel is a sign of the end of the world, and adults cope with the aftereffects of a hideous crime. This is a book that rewards repeated readings…"
― Brigid Alverson, Robot 6

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fantagraphics Books; 1st edition (March 18, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1606995839
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1606995839
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.96 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 309 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Great read.
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I picked up this after reading Goodnight Punpun. I was inspired by Inio Asano's work and had to get more.
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Andres
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2014
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A darker story from the mind of Inio Asano, this tale takes a serious role of investigating a town and an ongoing series of murders, and just how it connects to past events to interweave into an intricate and detailing story. Beautifully compiled in this full-collection hardcover, this story keeps you grossly engaged with it's intriguing mystery and, as per usual of the producer, highly-developed characters that each have a life of their own that is explored throughout the story. Although a bit more complex, it's worth the re-reading if you feel the need to revisit events to grasp the entirety of the situation, and the art is quite lovely, as is to be expected..
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Persephonie
5.0 out of 5 stars Disturbing in the best way
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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If you’re looking for a manga that will make you question your existence and fill you with existential dread look no further.

The copy I purchased arrived safely and in great condition. Highly recommend!
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Lyon Leo
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars for Nijigahara Holograph
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2015
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Great story by Inio Asano. This isn't a book for young kids - it's very dark take on life. If you enjoyed Solanin and What a Wonderful World (series), you'll enjoy this as well. Okay, well, maybe not as good as Solanin but I am definitely glad I read this book.

Asano's books are like reading his finger prints. The hard cover book itself is well put together - as usual, my only complaint is that there is no color to accompany the fine illustrations...but that tends to be the norm for this genre.
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Wardrip
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Mind-Bender
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2016
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This is a great read if you are interested in a dark and mind-bending story. The artwork is excellent. Expect that you will need to read it at least twice to grasp everything that is happening in the story, the lives of the characters are intertwined and the timeline jumps around a lot. I finished it in a day and I enjoyed it, but I was confused enough to read it over again the very next day.
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Courtney S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inio Asano is brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023
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Nijigahara Holograph is a little trippy. You have to piece together what is happening between modern time and childhood flashbacks. I am reading all of Asano’s works and so far this one is my favorite. Hardcover book is beautiful too. If you like dark, slice of life manga - give this one a shot
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Alex Whieldon
5.0 out of 5 stars Def a good collectors item
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2021
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Great book and great quality!
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esoterrace
5.0 out of 5 stars Asano's Heaviest Work
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018
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I've read a good amount of Asano's work, and I've gotta say this is one of his darkest and most complex in terms of content, structure, and story telling (think along the lines of David Lynch). I'm not gonna dive into the plot, but from someone who revels in gritty seinen/gekiga, this easily lands in my top manga of all time. I'd HIGHLY recommend this if you can handle serious content and unconventional storytelling.
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Natalie J. Hotchkiss
3.0 out of 5 stars Box was fine, but the hardcover of the book was damaged.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020
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The book arrived damaged ( see photos). The price of the book was high but I bought it as a gift for my nephew. With the damage to the cover, I cannot give this as a gift. Hopefully, the replacement book will arrive in perfect condition as new books should.
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Natalie J. Hotchkiss
3.0 out of 5 stars Box was fine, but the hardcover of the book was damaged.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020
The book arrived damaged ( see photos). The price of the book was high but I bought it as a gift for my nephew. With the damage to the cover, I cannot give this as a gift. Hopefully, the replacement book will arrive in perfect condition as new books should.
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Thalia Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars La mejor edición que se ha hecho de un libro de Asano
Reviewed in Mexico on July 27, 2023
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Una de las obras más complejas de Asano en, quizás, la mejor edición que se han hecho de él hasta el momento: cubierta de cartoné, encuadernación cosida y todos los altos valores de producción que se pueden esperar de una editorial con el nivel de Fantagraphics. Está en inglés, para que lo tomen en cuenta.
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Delphine Z
5.0 out of 5 stars Hauntingly violent and poetic.
Reviewed in France on May 14, 2021
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Definitely the next step for Inio Asano after his debut work.
I won't get into details but if you're at all familiar with his work, this one is just breathtaking.
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Julie Mc Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! A must read/buy!
Reviewed in Canada on November 4, 2019
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Wow! Do not regret buying this! Amazing storyline and art. A complete (and pleasant) departure from his more grounded, true-to-life narratives with an intelligence that deserves praise and recognition.

You would become smarter simply by having this book.
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M Bhaduri
5.0 out of 5 stars If you like dark manga then buy it.
Reviewed in India on September 17, 2019
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I have just received this amusing manga of Inio Asano.I am so happy and excited to read It.The theme is dark.So not suitable for kids.The condition of the book is well.Thank u amazon to deliver it on time.After completing the book I shall give 5 stars 🌟 ⬇⬇⬇⬇ Now I am giving this book 5 star 😁
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M Bhaduri
5.0 out of 5 stars If you like dark manga then buy it.
Reviewed in India on September 17, 2019
I have just received this amusing manga of Inio Asano.I am so happy and excited to read It.The theme is dark.So not suitable for kids.The condition of the book is well.Thank u amazon to deliver it on time.After completing the book I shall give 5 stars 🌟 ⬇⬇⬇⬇ Now I am giving this book 5 star 😁
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Sara
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena compra
Reviewed in Spain on May 31, 2018
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Es un libro algo dificil de encontrar, al menos en España, y esta edición me parece muy bonita.Ha sido un regalo, por lo que no he podido leerlo, pero le ha encantado.
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