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Description
A national prosperity law has been passed in a dystopian nation resulting in citizens between the ages of 18-24 being randomly selected to die for the good of the nation. These citizens are given 24-hour notification of their impending death. These notifications are known as "ikigami"—the ostensible reason for this system being to help demonstrate the value of life.
Note: Was nominated for the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2009. Adapted to a (Japanese) live-action movie in 2008.
Note: Was nominated for the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2009. Adapted to a (Japanese) live-action movie in 2008.
Type
Manga
Related Series
Ikigami Sairin (Sequel)
Associated Names
Death Paper
Death's Notice
Ikigami - Annunci di morte
Ikigami - Der Todesbote
Ikigami - Glasnik smrti
Ikigami, Comunicado de Muerte
Ikigami, préavis de mort
Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit
อิคิงามิ สาส์นสั่งตาย
イキガミ
死亡預告
이키가미
Death's Notice
Ikigami - Annunci di morte
Ikigami - Der Todesbote
Ikigami - Glasnik smrti
Ikigami, Comunicado de Muerte
Ikigami, préavis de mort
Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit
อิคิงามิ สาส์นสั่งตาย
イキガミ
死亡預告
이키가미
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Latest Release(s)
v.6 c.36 by imangascans over 13 years ago
c.35 by Imangascans over 13 years ago
v.6 c.34 by imangascans over 13 years ago
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c.35 by Imangascans over 13 years ago
v.6 c.34 by imangascans over 13 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
10 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
N/A
Forum
3 topics, 6 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.1 / 10.0 (217 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.88 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.88 / 10.0
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Last Updated
January 3rd 2023, 5:15am
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Genre
Categories
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Recommendations
Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2005
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Viz (10 Vols - Complete)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #725 
(+21)
Monthly Pos #1540 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2474(+576)
6 Month Pos #3111(+1115)
Year Pos #5740(+377)
(+21)Monthly Pos #1540 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2474
(+576)6 Month Pos #3111
(+1115)Year Pos #5740
(+377)List Stats
On 865 reading lists
On 741 wish lists
On 204 completed lists
On 64 unfinished lists
On 274 custom lists
On 741 wish lists
On 204 completed lists
On 64 unfinished lists
On 274 custom lists
User Comments
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Can't say that I like the art a lot, but this plot is very clever! The thought of the government using death to threat people into spending their lives wisely is unique and interesting.
I'd really recommend this to everyone even though it is quite dark and depressing.
... Last updated on October 12th, 2009, 12:04am
I'd really recommend this to everyone even though it is quite dark and depressing.
... Last updated on October 12th, 2009, 12:04am
Somehow the theme that revolves around this manga reminds me of Battle Royale- the whole Government making laws that involves giving 'fear' and control over the screwd society.
I've just read 2 chapters of it, but I really enjoyed it!! Very realistic and thought provoking. It explores individuality within that society..whether it is fair or unfair for someone or themselves 'worth' living or simply chosen to 'die' at a random probability of the population. It's really saddening..
I cant wait for the english licensed Viz to come out this year! Ikigami is definitely an excellent addition to my manga collection!
... Last updated on January 21st, 2009, 6:25am
I've just read 2 chapters of it, but I really enjoyed it!! Very realistic and thought provoking. It explores individuality within that society..whether it is fair or unfair for someone or themselves 'worth' living or simply chosen to 'die' at a random probability of the population. It's really saddening..
I cant wait for the english licensed Viz to come out this year! Ikigami is definitely an excellent addition to my manga collection!
... Last updated on January 21st, 2009, 6:25am
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