画皮ちゃん! [Gahi-chan!]
Kadokawa · 2021–2024 · 4 issues
About the series
In this slim, four-issue series published by Kadokawa from 2021 to 2024, 画皮ちゃん! [Gahi-chan!] reimagines the classic Chinese folklore figure of the "painted skin" demon as a modern-day schoolgirl. The story blends supernatural horror with slice-of-life comedy, as the titular Gahi-chan navigates the challenges of hiding her monstrous nature while fitting into human society. Though brief, the series stands out for its creative cultural mashup and its sharp, character-driven humor, making it a memorable oddity from Kadokawa's manga lineup.