We talked a bit about Shuzo Oshimi’s work Happiness a bit back in January 2015 as the first announcements were made as to what his followup to Flowers of Evil would be like. Serialized in Bessatsu Shounen Magazine, there are some sixteen chapters so far and the first compiled volume has been released in Japan as well. Now Kodansha Comics has announced their acquisition of the series with the first volume planned for a fall 2016 release.
Plot concept: A supernatural story of sexual awakening, growing up, and suburban vampirism from the acclaimed creator of The Flowers of Evil. A boy out walking at night is attacked by a girl in an alley. She sucks his blood and gives him a choice: life or death. He chooses life, but finds himself nearly overwhelmed by a new thirst and a fascination with the necks of his classmates…
This disturbing, dark, and at times uncomfortable funny series gives us an absurd take on the awkwardness of growing up and dealing with your sexuality.
