KIIROI KAIGAN

"A compilation of supernatural-themed short stories. "

That's the summary, but it omits- well, that's hard to describe. Each of these leaves you with a specific set of feelings, ranging anywhere from a nostalgic sadness to fear to cheerfulness to a (in any way) disturbed state of mind.

They're quite short in length, and you can read through them fairly quickly, in the span of a short evening, and I'm pretty sure that anyone can find something in this collection that will resonate specifically with them in terms of mood and themes.

In all honesty, I might've chosen 'fantasy' as a better descriptor than 'supernatural', but then again, not all the stories fit that genre either. The closest thing I can compare them to is fables, or the kind of stories you tell at night, during a sleepover.

Of course, being so short, the characters in each don't get particularly developed. As mentioned above, the main point appears to be evoking emotions, so the story and atmosphere take center stage. Some are light, some dark, some heavy. It's slightly psychological with a taste of mystery and at the very least, I don't think you'll get bored.

The art is perhaps unique, but generally pleasing, not all the way to awkward and just on this side of enjoyable. Personally I loved it, since it suited my tastes, and it was actually the cover art that convinced me to give it a shot. I'd say it matches the slightly dreamy feel of the stories.

Enjoyment? Very quick to read through, generally good at setting a mood, with interesting storylines and a diverse spectrum of themes. If you like either supernatural, fantasy, psychological, mystery, or even horror, I'd recommend giving this series a look, since it won't take up a lot of time and might strike a cord somewhere.