“Nijihara Holigraph” does present some problems within it's narrative, with this being Inio Asano at his most experimental, the lines of reality are constantly blurred and the story is told through flashbacks and a base story that does not always flow in continuity. The result adds a severe degree of tragedy, as often the introspected act of a depressed mind can add an overly grim perspective on the past. Often these reflections come from children, and although the depth of their words feels heavy for their age, the use of flashbacks almost gives the impression these thoughts are interjected into its subject's reflections. Reading Asano is bound to make a connection with any who have struggled through certain issues, and even when his characters are doing profoundly disturbing things, he still manages to inject an emotional sting that brings a sense of understanding to action. Within the manga, he captures these moments in spite of an experimental delivery in structure. The strength of Asano's has often rested in building to certain moments of dialogue that reflect a troubled inflection of his subjects. “Nijihara Holograph” is one of the many examples of Asano's delicate approach into the subject. This led a mass mail campaign to the mangaka on ‘World Mental Health Day' through Viz Media, sending thanks for the artist's empathetic take on the uncomfortable issue. Mangaka Inio Asano has gained quite a large cult following with his ability to deal with various mental health issues that never ostracize his characters. Now adults, their past tragedies are bringing the students together again, and manifesting their deepest fears and insecurities.

This leads them to push her down a well, causing her to go into a coma. A withdrawn classmate of theirs is the one pushing the story, and the students soon begin to fear her as much as her warnings. Growing up in a small village, a group of students is haunted by the prophecy of a monster that is set to eat up their town.

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