Ryunosuke Akutagawa's Hell Screen（Ryunosuke Akutagawa / Mihiro）
A chilling horror story of artistic obsession and the price of perfection, based on the classic tale by Ryunosuke Akutagawa!Hell Screen follows Yoshihide, a renowned but tormented artist who, despite his talent, is rude, lazy and avaricious. Known for his abrasive demeanor, Yoshihide's one light is the deep affection he harbors for his daughter, Yuzuki. When she enters the service of the powerful Lord Horikawa, tensions rise between the artist and the lord's court, especially after disturbing rumors of Yuzuki's treatment emerge.Tasked with painting a monumental screen depicting the torments of hell, Yoshihide's dedication takes a dark turn as he pushes the boundaries of morality in his quest for authenticity. As his obsession with capturing human suffering intensifies, the line between creation and cruelty blurs, leading to devastating consequences.Akutagawa's story is a masterful exploration of the intersection between art and madness, power and exploitation. Revered as one of Japan's greatest writers, Akutagawa's work continues to influence modern storytelling, with Hell Screen standing out as a haunting meditation on the sacrifices demanded by art.**Recommended for readers ages 16+ due to mature themes and graphic content.**『地獄変』(ホーム社漫画文庫)英訳版天才芸術家、良秀が地獄の屏風絵をより正確に描くために自分自身を追い込む姿を描く『地獄変』。伝統的な説話集を芥川が独自に創作したこの物語は、芥川自身の芸術的強迫観念を強調する作品とも言われる傑作の一つです。短編の名手として知られる芥川龍之介の恐ろしく不気味な物語を英文コミックでお楽しみください。 作者はRyunosuke Akutagawa / Mihiro。 出版社はチャールズ・イー・タトル出版。 現在1巻まで刊行。 最新刊発売日は2025-01-31。 読者評価 3.54 / 5。