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Grim Night Tales Vol. 1

Author YAMAYU
Illustrated by Hokamoto, Kensei
Paperback
5.85"W x 8.24"H x 0.57"D   | 8 oz | 42 per carton
On sale Feb 17, 2026 | 182 Pages | 9798895618400
Rated T+
FOC Dec 15, 2025 | Catalog November 2025

A collection of the most haunting tales from all across Japan featuring fantastically dark imagery that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

An extraordinary horror anthology begins, blending true tales of the uncanny with masterful manga storytelling.

Winner of the Third Annual Scariest Horror Story Competition, Yamayu, has spent over twenty years collecting real-life hauntings from across Japan. Now, these spine-tingling accounts are brought to life by Kensei Hokamoto, whose chilling artwork cuts straight to the heart of human fear and madness.

Enter a world of lingering spirits, cursed objects, and terrifying truths in this deeply unsettling collection.
YAMAYU is a writer in Japan. Grim Night Tales is their first work to be published in English.

HOKAMOTO is a manga creator in Japan. Grim Night Tales is their first work to be published in English.
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About

A collection of the most haunting tales from all across Japan featuring fantastically dark imagery that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

An extraordinary horror anthology begins, blending true tales of the uncanny with masterful manga storytelling.

Winner of the Third Annual Scariest Horror Story Competition, Yamayu, has spent over twenty years collecting real-life hauntings from across Japan. Now, these spine-tingling accounts are brought to life by Kensei Hokamoto, whose chilling artwork cuts straight to the heart of human fear and madness.

Enter a world of lingering spirits, cursed objects, and terrifying truths in this deeply unsettling collection.

Creators

YAMAYU is a writer in Japan. Grim Night Tales is their first work to be published in English.

HOKAMOTO is a manga creator in Japan. Grim Night Tales is their first work to be published in English.
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