Blood on the Tracks

血の轍

Ordinary middle school student Seiichi Osabe receives love and care from his mother Seiko. Until one summer an incident changes the family dynamic forever. This is a story of a mother’s love that has gone too far…. (Source: Kodansha USA)

Manga 2017–2023 Japan Finished 153 chapters 17 volumes

★ 8.0 / 10 63,821 tracking

DramaHorrorPsychological

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Synopsis

About

Blood on the Tracks is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2017, spanning 153 chapters, collected across 17 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2023).

Why readers enjoy Blood on the Tracks

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

Creators

Blood on the Tracks is written by Shuuzou Oshimi, with art by Shuuzou Oshimi.

Reception

Blood on the Tracks holds an average score of 8.0 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 3,571 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Blood on the Tracks include: Tragedy, Seinen, Family Life, Denpa, Coming of Age, Psychosexual, Male Protagonist, Heterosexual. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.