The suspense manga, “Jaa, Kimi no Kawari ni Korosō ka?” (Well, Shall I Murder Instead of You?), written by Yukiaki Kurando and illustrated by Sōsō Sakakibara, is set to conclude in just two more chapters. The series, which debuted in November 2018, is known for its psychological drama and mystery elements.
The Story So Far: A Pact of Murder
The manga centers on Yūma Fujikura, a first-year high school student who is relentlessly bullied. His life takes a dark turn when a classmate, Ryō Ameri, nicknamed “Amelie,” intervenes to help him. Yūma, fearing Amelie will also become a target, warns him to stay out of it. However, Amelie responds with a chilling offer: he would commit murder for Yūma if that’s what Yūma desired. This premise sets the stage for a narrative exploring themes of bullying, revenge, dark ambience, and psychological depth.
Creators and Their Notable Works
Yukiaki Kurando is the acclaimed storyteller behind “Jaa, Kimi no Kawari ni Korosō ka?”. He is also known for his work on the popular manga Dolly Kill Kill, which has been published digitally in English by Kodansha Comics. His other published manga include Santa!, Boku e no Esa wa Kanojo-tachi, and Ijin Tensei: Gokoku Warfare.
Sōsō Sakakibara, the artist for the series, previously worked on the manga Can You Just Die, My Darling? (Konya wa Tsuki ga Kirei desu ga, Toriaezu Shine -last-) with Majuro Kaname, which concluded in January.
Prequel Series and Publication
In 2021, a spin-off prequel manga for “Jaa, Kimi no Kawari ni Korosō ka?” was launched, focusing on Amelie’s past. This prequel, also by Sakakibara and Kurando, delves into the character of Kumaoka Aizen, Amelie’s younger half-brother and the son of a yakuza boss, exploring his middle school years and the personality changes of his half-siblings.
The main series, “Jaa, Kimi no Kawari ni Korosō ka?”, is a suspense manga that has been serialized in Akita Shoten’s Bessatsu Young Champion magazine since November 2018. The manga has garnered a rating of 9.62/10 based on user votes, indicating a strong positive reception. It has been categorized under genres such as Mafia, Mystery, Psychological, and Drama. The series has also accumulated interest stacks related to “Bromance, Brotherhood, Male-bonding” and “amusing killers & absurd murders” on platforms like MyAnimeList.
With only two chapters remaining, fans are eagerly anticipating the conclusion of this dark and compelling story.
