The Girl with the Sanpaku Eyes

In The Girl with the Sanpaku Eyes (2020–2024, Denpa), manga creator Shunsuke Sorato crafts a quiet, offbeat romance about a high school boy who becomes fascinated by a classmate whose unusual, unsettling gaze—the "sanpaku" eyes of the title—hints at a mysterious inner world. Over five issues, the series explores themes of perception, loneliness, and connection through Sorato's gentle, detailed art and subtle character work. A standout from Denpa's curated lineup, this short but resonant series earned a cult following for its sensitive, slice-of-life take on the awkward beauty of human difference.