No Longer Human

"This is based on Osama Dazai's novel which is alleged to be a true story. This is the longest work by Junji Ito I've read thus far. I thought the plot was very compelling even though the main character was a very unlikable person. My issues are that there was a lot of nudity when there hasn't been any nudity in any of Ito's work I've read previously. I don't seek books with a ton of sexual content out because it is triggering for me. I also thought it was very strange that the early events in his childhood, mainly *Spoiler* sexual abuse from both a male and female servant in his household was explained away in the first person narration as when women became obsessed with him and then never really touched on again. I enjoyed it but I had to skip or skim a lot because there was SO MUCH nudity and it didn't even seem like it was to drive the plot forward."

"Such an interestingly dark manga about human strife. Mr. Oba fools some, while showing his true colors to others, all while internally suffering."

"3 1/2 stars I got a more graphic and horrific detail of No Longer Human in my face I blocked out a lot of no longer human but thankfull I got a refresher (not thankful) But it was kool wouldn't recommend to anyone unless they wanted to read in shame in public"

"Chilling, disturbing Novel and based on a true story! I like the author and the art work mixed together into this."

"Tries to be meta or deep but just not the vibe. Not really that creepy just sad-ish? Don't care for the main lead and his pitty party. Worse ways to be "no longer human" one example is the foreign film "Come and See" which REALLY gets the point across (another very dark bit of media) . Maybe the novel is better??? "

"The art is very beautiful but that's no surprise. I had no idea where the story was going or ending. It was a ride. TW: child SA, gore, mental health, & self harm. "

"It was so beautiful and disturbing at the same time"

"Ouch."

"Major trigger warnings in this book! But if you can stomach it, it's one of my favorite Junji Ito stories. Horrifying. So memorable because you'll absolutely hate the protagonist. Or at least I did. But at the very beginning, and sorta at the very end, you feel a bit sorry for him. But only a smidge. "

"Incredible story, but I must say is a difficult read due to story content and Junji Ito's ability to bring the events to life with his art. I don't recommend reading this if you're in a bad spot mentally."