Story:

This is something that should be a recurring theme for all horror stories. Not just gore and jump scares for the sake of trying to frighten people. Horror should be unsettling and make you feel disturbed. That is exactly what this Manga does. It starts of at a slow and casual pace though I admit by the sixth or seventh chapter, I started wondering about the characters and why they weren't doing something about a certain moment that would have definitely gotten the public's attention. It wasn't until the next set of chapters that I realized they wouldn't have been able to do to certain other part of the ongoing plot. Most of each chapter is a short story of creepy yet creative themes and scary imagery that genuinely makes my skin crawl. Everything involves spirals in some way which can be found in animals, plants, inanimate objects and even with mundane things that involve spirals or things relating to causing spirals. I.E. Spinning, swirling, circling etc. and all of it do with a curse set upon the town of Kurozuo-Cho.

Art:

The style of this manga's art is fitting for the undertones of what terror you witness as the story progresses. It captures the moments where you see any of the shocking illustrations. The spirals were seen many times but remained fresh with the themes of whatever parts of the plot they were about and the creativity behind what they looked like as well as the symbolism was equally well written. The characters facial reactions or expressions were matching with the moments of whenever they're worried, afraid, saddened or losing their minds. All of it was pleasing to see even if I shuddered at some points.

Character:

All the cast might not be the strongest part but still necessary. If nothing else, they did respond to moments I feel would be correct for whatever dangers or challenges to their psyche they were faced with.

Kirie Goshima is the main character and is seen the most but what amazes me is how good she manages to stay throughout the series even when she's faced with difficult choices or dangerous situations. That's not an easy thing to accomplish and I commend her for staying sane through the whole story.

Her friend and main love interest Shuichi Saito is the first to be scarred by the events caused from the curse only because of who was placed under it and throughout the series might struggle the most while attempting to survive like Kirie. I feel if it weren't for her, he would have fallen victim much sooner.

Enjoyment:

Without spoiling too much, the way it ends may not be everyone's cup of tea but it didn't ruin the personal experience for myself. It just depends on the person, I feel. Whether or not you thought it was good, the entire journey is likely to make you anxious and perturbed if you're not somebody with nerves of steel.

Overall: 8/10