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Japanese: マンホール
English: Manhole
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 3
Chapters: 29
Status: Finished
Published: Dec 3, 2004 to May 2, 2006
Genres: Horror Horror, Mystery Mystery
Theme: Detective Detective
Demographic: Seinen Seinen
Serialization: Young Gangan
Authors: Tsutsui, Tetsuya (Story & Art)

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Score: 7.131 (scored by 65166,516 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #73292
2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #1506
Members: 15,193
Favorites: 93

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MangaYoung GanganTsutsui, Tetsuya (Story & Art)
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Synopsis

What do two Japanese detectives, a naked man on a city street, and a roundworm from Botswana all have in common? In the first volume of Manhole, Ken Mizoguchi and Nao Inoue investigate a string of bloody and mysterious murders, but their work uncovers a deadly biological agent which poses a threat of epidemic proportions. An unlikely lead starts them in the pursuit of a mysterious self-titled photographer, but meanwhile the infections keep spreading. The series may be best described as the thrilling combination of a detective story with biological horror.

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Manhole was published in English by Abrams under the Kana imprint from October 29, 2024 to August 26, 2025. The series has been published in Polish by Studio JG since April 28, 2017.
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Characters

Mizoguchi, Ken
Mizoguchi, Ken
Main
Inoue, Nao
Inoue, Nao
Main
Kitajima, Shunsuke
Kitajima, Shunsuke
Supporting
Kurokawa, Hiroshi
Kurokawa, Hiroshi
Supporting
Mizuno, Masaaki
Mizuno, Masaaki
Supporting
Mizuno, Mrs.
Mizuno, Mrs.
Supporting
Store Worker
Store Worker
Supporting
Sugano, Tadao
Sugano, Tadao
Supporting
Minagawa, Yoshiaki
Minagawa, Yoshiaki
Supporting
Yoichi, Amamiya
Yoichi, Amamiya
Supporting

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4 Recommended
2 Mixed Feelings
0 Not Recommended
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Dec 8, 2009
omgwtfhaxx
Recommended
This manga is a mix of detective, psychological and horror. It has a good story-line that progresses at an even pace if it can at time be a little predictable, and characters are slowly developed throughout, however only to a certain extent, although i felt close to the characters it wasn't like i was overly bothered about what happened to them. The art is generally good and at some points can be amazing while at other times lacking detail. Its a relatively short manga and definitely worth the read if you can spare a couple of hours of your time ^^
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Jan 25, 2022
Gatsu-chan
Recommended
Manhole is an interesting manga with cool concepts and a touching story. The two protagonists are likeable and well made. Mizo is the typical old detective type. I really enjoy Mizo's dialogue and design. On the other hand, Inoue is a sweet woman and a caring one at that. I enjoyed all the sweet moments between the cast. Every character is likable and well designed, although some may be unlikable per their archetype. I felt the emotional strength in many scenes involving human conflicts. The main antagonist is designed well and likable to. I dig the "infection" and all the history surrounding it. A lot ...
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Feb 18, 2021
RobotSpaceCowboy
Mixed Feelings
For a manga that is only 29 chapters long, the plot moved a little slow.

The premise of the manga, a biocontamination crime thriller seemed apropos during our current pandemic of 2020-2021 and so that attracted me and perhaps it would you as well. I enjoyed the characters in the manga, especially the two main detectives -- I cared for their well-being and felt that their personalities were nicely fleshed out and three-dimensional.

The biggest draw-back for me about this manga is that it seemed to drag on a bit. For example, when the main antagonist committed a crime in one chapter, it felt like ...
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Poll: Manhole Chapter 29 Discussion
crazyspinz - May 1, 2011		 6 repliesby Uncanny »»
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why this score?
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