Hauntress

Hauntress

A seminal work of horror from 1993, this classic from the author of Dragon Head is finally appearing in English for the first time. Incorporating elements of psychological horror and urban legend, and credited with introducing the idea of stalking to Japan, Mochizuki’s early masterpiece remains just as terrifying as it was when it first appeared over 30 years ago.

Hiroshi Mori is an ordinary college student leading an unremarkable life, until one day the doorbell rings…

This 1993 horror classic from Minetaro Mochizuki (Dragon Head) plays on urban legends to exploit our fear of the seemingly mundane world around us, and is credited with introducing the concept of stalking to Japan. Finally appearing in English for the first time, Hauntress remains just as terrifying as it was when it first showed up on our doorstep over 30 years ago.

Series Overview: One night, mild-mannered college student Mori Hiroshi bumps into a woman visiting his next-door neighbour, Yamamoto. Abnormally tall and dirty-looking, the woman has long, straggly hair, wears a man’s coat and carries shopping bags in both hands. But then, without warning, she abandons her dogged pursuit of Yamamoto and shifts her attentions to Hiroshi himself. Who is this woman, what is she after, and will Hiroshi ever be able to shake her off?

Biographical Notes:

Minetaro Mochizuki is best known for being the artist of Chiisakobee. for being the author & artist of Tokyo Kaido, Samehada-Otoko to Momojiri-Onna, Zashiki Onna, and Dragon Head.