Shadows House
Glénat · 2020–present · 18 issues
About the series
Shadows House is a Japanese manga series from Glénat that began in 2020 and has run for 18 issues, blending dark fantasy with a mystery of identity and class. The story follows a young girl who arrives at a mysterious mansion to serve as a living doll for a faceless, soot-dwelling "Shadow" noble, gradually uncovering the secrets of the house and its inhabitants. Primarily associated with creator So-ma-to, the series is notable for its atmospheric art and layered narrative exploring themes of servitude, selfhood, and rebellion within a gothic, otherworldly setting. It matters for its fresh take on the "living doll" trope and its slow-burn, character-driven mystery that has resonated with fans of psychological and supernatural manga.