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Description
From Selene Scans:
Murakami and Nakabayashi are just policemen trying to do their jobs. When there is a bomb explosion inside Shuei Primary School, they are asked to do their jobs as policemen and check out the lead. It turns out a doctor from a mental institution called in to warn about the explosion immediately before the bomb went off. And so begins their association with the nameless mental patient whom they would eventually call "Maki."
For some reason, Maki can "speak" with spirits. There are spirits all around us, and Maki can communicate with them. These spirits tell Maki about deep d... More...
Murakami and Nakabayashi are just policemen trying to do their jobs. When there is a bomb explosion inside Shuei Primary School, they are asked to do their jobs as policemen and check out the lead. It turns out a doctor from a mental institution called in to warn about the explosion immediately before the bomb went off. And so begins their association with the nameless mental patient whom they would eventually call "Maki."
For some reason, Maki can "speak" with spirits. There are spirits all around us, and Maki can communicate with them. These spirits tell Maki about deep d... More...
From Selene Scans:
Murakami and Nakabayashi are just policemen trying to do their jobs. When there is a bomb explosion inside Shuei Primary School, they are asked to do their jobs as policemen and check out the lead. It turns out a doctor from a mental institution called in to warn about the explosion immediately before the bomb went off. And so begins their association with the nameless mental patient whom they would eventually call "Maki."
For some reason, Maki can "speak" with spirits. There are spirits all around us, and Maki can communicate with them. These spirits tell Maki about deep dark things... things that go on when no one else is looking... Less...
Murakami and Nakabayashi are just policemen trying to do their jobs. When there is a bomb explosion inside Shuei Primary School, they are asked to do their jobs as policemen and check out the lead. It turns out a doctor from a mental institution called in to warn about the explosion immediately before the bomb went off. And so begins their association with the nameless mental patient whom they would eventually call "Maki."
For some reason, Maki can "speak" with spirits. There are spirits all around us, and Maki can communicate with them. These spirits tell Maki about deep dark things... things that go on when no one else is looking... Less...
Type
Manga
Related Series
N/A
Associated Names
Arcana Soul
ARCANA神秘事件簿
Тайны
アルカナ
神秘事件簿
ARCANA神秘事件簿
Тайны
アルカナ
神秘事件簿
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Latest Release(s)
v.1 c.6 + Extra by Selene Scans over 19 years ago
v.1 c.1-5 by Selene Scans over 17 years ago
v.1-2 c.0-13 by Eternal Blue & Hikaru no Go over 19 years ago
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v.1 c.1-5 by Selene Scans over 17 years ago
v.1-2 c.0-13 by Eternal Blue & Hikaru no Go over 19 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
2 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
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User Rating
Average: 7.7 / 10.0 (340 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.59 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.59 / 10.0
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Last Updated
October 15th 2020, 4:15am
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Author(s)
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Year
2000
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Shuukan Young Jump (Shueisha)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #750 (+28)
Monthly Pos #1656 (+159)
3 Month Pos #3310 (No change)
6 Month Pos #4453 (+525)
Year Pos #6634 (+773)
Monthly Pos #1656 (+159)
3 Month Pos #3310 (No change)
6 Month Pos #4453 (+525)
Year Pos #6634 (+773)
List Stats
On 165 reading lists
On 363 wish lists
On 963 completed lists
On 25 unfinished lists
On 130 custom lists
On 363 wish lists
On 963 completed lists
On 25 unfinished lists
On 130 custom lists
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really good short manga
by Tiamat
May 22nd, 2008, 10:36pm
May 22nd, 2008, 10:36pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I was hoping for a bit more trickiness to the cases but I think even though it's based around a mystery theme, it's more about the romance and the characters than anything else. The two main characters are both quite likable, and I found it easy to care about them even in such a short series. There are sad parts but the ending is really good, ending on a happy note. Most mangas have horrible endings, so it's a nice change of pace.
Light-hearted mystery and romance
by Telengard
July 1st, 2008, 11:24am
July 1st, 2008, 11:24am
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
Loaded with humor and jokes, this manga doesn't take itself too seriously, and it's easy to read. The supernatural elements are interesting, and the horror elements are very mild. Though the romance is probably the main point of the story, it's somewhat sidelined until the second volume.
The characters aren't very remarkable in themselves, but all have unique personalities. I was able to relate to the main characters fairly easily, and all were like-able. Maki-chan is adorable in her own unique way, but is a very mysterious character indeed.
The first volume of the manga is mainly episodic, with most stories requiring the detectives to find clues and solve a mystery. The second volume is a continuum where the main characters learn from each other, develop, and evolve their relationships.
The plot is a little erratic, with a few unproductive side stories filling time until the manga concludes. Think of the first volume as your introduction to the characters and their circumstances, while the second volume is where the plot really gets going.
Most readers will find something to like about this manga, whether it's the stories, the humor, or the characters. I liked it alot, and will watch for future works from this magaka.
... Last updated on July 9th, 2008, 9:25am
The characters aren't very remarkable in themselves, but all have unique personalities. I was able to relate to the main characters fairly easily, and all were like-able. Maki-chan is adorable in her own unique way, but is a very mysterious character indeed.
The first volume of the manga is mainly episodic, with most stories requiring the detectives to find clues and solve a mystery. The second volume is a continuum where the main characters learn from each other, develop, and evolve their relationships.
The plot is a little erratic, with a few unproductive side stories filling time until the manga concludes. Think of the first volume as your introduction to the characters and their circumstances, while the second volume is where the plot really gets going.
Most readers will find something to like about this manga, whether it's the stories, the humor, or the characters. I liked it alot, and will watch for future works from this magaka.
... Last updated on July 9th, 2008, 9:25am
My 2 Cents
by Phiiyrael
May 22nd, 2007, 6:42pm
May 22nd, 2007, 6:42pm
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
I really love the artwork and charcter design; all the characters are done nicely especially the girls. The story starts nice but its not something you should be reading for a hardcore complex storyline. More of an easy short story with nice art and a mediocre storyline.
Ending sux
by xoSushi
October 13th, 2007, 10:42am
October 13th, 2007, 10:42am
Rating: N/A
Spoiler (highlight to view)
The ending was like.. Huh? Because they were talking about the doppelganger or whatever the word is and about that guy who tore his heart out and his copy. Then all of a sudden, the marriage proposal and thats it? Huh? o_O The series is truely confusing. T_T
Rather bland
by Decel
October 9th, 2006, 3:16am
October 9th, 2006, 3:16am
Rating: 6.0 / 10.0
Starts out nicely but the ending is rather bland. Its shortness is actually a positive aspect.
... Last updated on October 9th, 2006, 3:17am
... Last updated on October 9th, 2006, 3:17am
That's it? O_O
by HanaTenshiHimeko
July 6th, 2011, 6:39pm
July 6th, 2011, 6:39pm
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
...wait, what? That's the ending?! I'm not satisfied!! It seems like it just got cut short!! D=
The characters is funny. I laughed whenever she said his debt went up, according to the ghost behind him. Mild romance and mild horror, which I'm glad 'cause I'm not a fan of horror. Quite interesting to see what's the truth of Maki's body.
Hmm, I really like the storyplot. It was building up so nice, yet the ending (??) kinda just cut us off. Because of that, my rating went down.
The characters is funny. I laughed whenever she said his debt went up, according to the ghost behind him. Mild romance and mild horror, which I'm glad 'cause I'm not a fan of horror. Quite interesting to see what's the truth of Maki's body.
Hmm, I really like the storyplot. It was building up so nice, yet the ending (??) kinda just cut us off. Because of that, my rating went down.
Short and Sweet
by liquidsin
February 7th, 2011, 11:04am
February 7th, 2011, 11:04am
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
This story and its characters could have easily developed in depth with additional chapters, yet it wrapped itself up well despite that. The series also offered a continuous flow of surprises which was very much appreciated.
cute and amazing
by countingwounds
September 23rd, 2008, 5:01pm
September 23rd, 2008, 5:01pm
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
i like a lot. all the right elements and nothing like i've read before. i didn't like the open ending, but ehh~.
i'd reccomend reading it. c:
i'd reccomend reading it. c:
a few laugh
by silverdezz
August 22nd, 2008, 5:03pm
August 22nd, 2008, 5:03pm
Rating: 7.0 / 10.0
i actually laugh out loud in a few part. i must say...it is rare for me since i read tons of mangas and some funny part...i just don't laugh out loud
Very interesting the story but with the ending is more developed though..........LoL
Very interesting the story but with the ending is more developed though..........LoL
great manga
by svnhddbst
October 2nd, 2007, 8:22pm
October 2nd, 2007, 8:22pm
Rating: N/A
read it twice and might read it again later
hilarious with the right amount of drama mystery and a very rare near perfect ending
hilarious with the right amount of drama mystery and a very rare near perfect ending
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