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Homunculus ![]()
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Description
Trepanation is the procedure of drilling a hole in the skull. It is said to increase the blood circulation and improve pressure inside the skull. It is also said to bring out a person's sixth sense, the ability to use ESP, see ghosts, move objects with one's mind. This is speculative fiction based on the concept of trepanation.
Type
Manga
Related Series
Eye of Homunculus (Spin-Off)
Associated Names
Homunkurusu
ホムンクルス
ホムンクルス
Groups Scanlating
Latest Release(s)
v.14-15 (end) by Illuminati-Manga over 12 years ago
v.13 by Illuminati-Manga over 12 years ago
v.12 by Illuminati-Manga over 12 years ago
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v.13 by Illuminati-Manga over 12 years ago
v.12 by Illuminati-Manga over 12 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
15 Volumes (Complete)
10 Volumes (Bunkoban, Complete)
10 Volumes (Bunkoban, Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
N/A
Forum
2 topics, 14 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.3 / 10.0 (1008 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.24 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.24 / 10.0
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Last Updated
December 24th 2023, 5:02pm
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Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2003
Original Publisher
Shogakukan (2003, 2015)
Serialized In (magazine)
Big Comic Spirits (Shogakukan)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Seven Seas (3 Omnibus Volumes - Ongoing)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #602 
(-85)
Monthly Pos #826
(+230)
3 Month Pos #1401(+318)
6 Month Pos #1731(+279)
Year Pos #1957(+277)
(-85)Monthly Pos #826
(+230)3 Month Pos #1401
(+318)6 Month Pos #1731
(+279)Year Pos #1957
(+277)List Stats
On 1505 reading lists
On 1574 wish lists
On 1746 completed lists
On 104 unfinished lists
On 485 custom lists
On 1574 wish lists
On 1746 completed lists
On 104 unfinished lists
On 485 custom lists
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Absolutely amazing, really. Really interesting portrayals of human behavior patterns and the characterization of the car boy and the 'doctor' is really strong without being quite in your face.
The art is also quite good; Hideo Yamamoto's improved by leaps and bounds since Koroshiya Ichi. His style's realistic without breaking away from the manga norm, which makes for some interesting scenes. The emphasis he puts on small motions and facial expressions really sets helps the slow psyche-based atmosphere of Homunculus.
It also doesn't shy away from the more 'extreme' aspects of it, and I think that's sort of a defining point in Yamamoto's works. As mentioned: Shoujo fans, gtfo.
The art is also quite good; Hideo Yamamoto's improved by leaps and bounds since Koroshiya Ichi. His style's realistic without breaking away from the manga norm, which makes for some interesting scenes. The emphasis he puts on small motions and facial expressions really sets helps the slow psyche-based atmosphere of Homunculus.
It also doesn't shy away from the more 'extreme' aspects of it, and I think that's sort of a defining point in Yamamoto's works. As mentioned: Shoujo fans, gtfo.
This manga is the best thing that ever happened to me.
Okay, that's an exaggeration, but this manga is seriously so good. It's a fascinating look into human psychology, with Jungian archetypes, societal pressures and of course freaky phenomena thrown in. Just awesome.
Basically, a homunculus is a representation of a human being's mind and heart -- a sort of artistic interpretation of the person's soul. What the main character of this manga gains after trepanation is the ability to see people's "true selves" -- to see their homunculi. Whether he decides to ignore his gift or to use it becomes a life-changing decision.
The fact that both the protagonists remain mysterious for so long is one of the main driving forces of this manga. It's fascinating to see their layers revealed one by one -- to find out why Car Boy became homeless, for example, and why the disenfranchised doctor became a -- well, an outcast.
I really am terrified to know what my homunculus would be. But I'm incredibly curious, just the same...
Okay, that's an exaggeration, but this manga is seriously so good. It's a fascinating look into human psychology, with Jungian archetypes, societal pressures and of course freaky phenomena thrown in. Just awesome.
Basically, a homunculus is a representation of a human being's mind and heart -- a sort of artistic interpretation of the person's soul. What the main character of this manga gains after trepanation is the ability to see people's "true selves" -- to see their homunculi. Whether he decides to ignore his gift or to use it becomes a life-changing decision.
The fact that both the protagonists remain mysterious for so long is one of the main driving forces of this manga. It's fascinating to see their layers revealed one by one -- to find out why Car Boy became homeless, for example, and why the disenfranchised doctor became a -- well, an outcast.
I really am terrified to know what my homunculus would be. But I'm incredibly curious, just the same...
Definitely something special...the characters are awesome, relalistic.
You wished you could see the people around you like the main character
But it`s not something to read in the bus, takes some concentration and will to think.
You wished you could see the people around you like the main character
But it`s not something to read in the bus, takes some concentration and will to think.
Very cool. Brings all sorts of symbolisms into psychiatrically challenging situations...
He literally gets an eye to see symbols of different types of madness/moods/thoughts in a person.
Very interesting, anyway. I recommend it.
... Last updated on February 20th, 2007, 1:52pm
He literally gets an eye to see symbols of different types of madness/moods/thoughts in a person.
Very interesting, anyway. I recommend it.
... Last updated on February 20th, 2007, 1:52pm
Homunculus is absolutely awesome. It is an interesting look at human behavior. It dives into the world of human symbols and the creation of barriers within our own subconscious and conscious minds in order to hide and protect ourselves from acknowledging our own self-conceit. Also, the art is really really good. It is so realistic.
Humans, please read this...a sick manga that you'll enjoy reading 'em!
... Last updated on December 23rd, 2006, 6:25pm
... Last updated on December 23rd, 2006, 6:25pm
This manga's art & story are really realistic (sometimes creepy), so I don't think shoujo manga's fans would like it. ^^' Nonetheless, it's worth reading. I wanna know how my homunculus looks like. ^__^
YES! MORE HOLES IN HEADS, PLZ. >_>
This is a really interesting look at humans and their behavior... I recommend
Absoultely the best pshyco manga ever !!!
But its been such a long time since the last volume, anyone got any news ?!?!?!
But its been such a long time since the last volume, anyone got any news ?!?!?!
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