Fetish is a collection of eerie narratives each dealing with a different subject matter but you are left with the impression that there is an elusive connection between them due to the subtle but dense atmosphere created by these stories and linking them together.

The opening story sets the tone for the whole volume and what seems to be a fairly light read, despite being odd and at times mysterious, deceivingly creeps up on the reader. About half-way through the volume I started to really enjoy the narrative and really think about the theme and meaning behind each story. They are all different lengths and the topics vary so you are not left with the felling of repetition. Instead, you get the creepy yet mellow feeling, almost as if these stories have already settled somewhere at the back of your mind and will stay with you for a while making you think and ponder about them.

The art is beautiful, if at times a bit simplistic but Ill leave it to the overall style of the artist. The characters are very well done although they do look a little similar, especially the females. Still, the images are put together very well with the story.

Fetish is the type of manga that doesn't try freak out or disturb the reader just for the sake of generating cheap thrills. Instead, it relies heavily on its atmosphere in order to captivate the reader. I feel this manga could benefit from more stories to allow for the haunting atmosphere to really settle in and feel more present. Despite that, it is still a great read, especially if you are in the right mood for it.

8/10