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"Kaettekita Dokudamisō" is a manga series that blends elements of horror, mystery, and psychological tension. The narrative centers around a cursed plant known as the Dokudami, which possesses supernatural properties tied to death and resurrection. The story unfolds in a rural Japanese village where the Dokudami plant is deeply intertwined with local folklore and dark rituals. The protagonist, a young woman named Yuki, returns to her ancestral home after the mysterious death of her father, only to uncover a series of unsettling secrets tied to the plant and her family’s past.

As Yuki delves deeper into the village’s history, she discovers that the Dokudami plant is not merely a legend but a tangible force capable of reanimating the dead. However, the resurrection comes at a grave cost, as those brought back to life are no longer fully human and often exhibit violent or erratic behavior. The villagers, bound by tradition and fear, have long used the plant in secret rituals to maintain a fragile balance between life and death. Yuki’s investigation reveals that her father’s death may be connected to these rituals, and she becomes entangled in a web of supernatural occurrences and moral dilemmas.

Key characters include Yuki’s estranged relatives, who harbor their own secrets and motivations, as well as a mysterious outsider who claims to know the truth about the Dokudami plant. The narrative explores themes of grief, guilt, and the consequences of tampering with natural order, as Yuki grapples with the temptation to use the plant’s power to bring back her father. The tension escalates as the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, and Yuki must confront not only the malevolent forces surrounding the Dokudami but also her own inner turmoil.

The plot is driven by a series of eerie and suspenseful events, including disappearances, unnatural resurrections, and the gradual unraveling of the village’s dark history. The manga maintains a foreboding atmosphere, with the Dokudami plant serving as both a literal and symbolic manifestation of the story’s central conflict. Through its exploration of human emotions and supernatural horror, "Kaettekita Dokudamisō" presents a gripping tale of mystery and moral ambiguity.
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Kaettekita Dokudamisō
帰ってきたどくだみ荘
Type: Manga
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