おろち [Orochi]

In this haunting four-issue horror series from 1995–1996, published by Akita Shoten, the enigmatic, ageless woman Orochi drifts through post-war Japan, observing the darkest impulses of humanity. Written and illustrated by the legendary Kazuo Umezu, the master of Japanese horror manga, each self-contained story explores themes of obsession, jealousy, and supernatural retribution through a chilling, atmospheric lens. Orochi stands as a concise yet potent showcase of Umezu's signature ability to blend psychological dread with visceral horror, cementing its place as a cult classic in the genre.