Kasane

累－かさね－

Manga 2013–2018 Japan Finished 126 chapters 14 volumes

★ 7.7 / 10 17,547 tracking

DramaHorrorPsychologicalSupernaturalThriller

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Synopsis

Kasane's face is so hideous, you couldn't bear to look twice at her—and her ugliness has forced her to walk a harsh path in life. But her mother left her something: a tube of lipstick. The power of this lipstick will change everything about her downtrodden life. (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: Nominated for the 8th Manga Taishou Award.

About

Kasane is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2013, spanning 126 chapters, collected across 14 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2018).

Why readers enjoy Kasane

Kasane appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Horror, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller elements. This combination of Drama, Horror, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Kasane is written by Daruma Matsuura, with art by Daruma Matsuura.

Reception

Kasane holds an average score of 7.7 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 704 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Kasane include: Shapeshifting, Acting, Body Swapping, Female Protagonist, Revenge, Anti-Hero, Bullying, Urban Fantasy. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.