Aku no Higan

Imagine a reality where human lifespan operates as a tradable currency. Would you sacrifice ten years of your existence for unimaginable wealth, or surrender everything you own to purchase a single additional year of life? This chilling premise forms the foundation of a world where mortality itself has a price tag, forcing individuals to weigh their remaining time against material desire. Seventeen-year-old high school student appears to have his entire future perfectly mapped out, possessing both stability and promise. However, his carefully ordered reality shatters when he crosses paths with an enigmatic man wielding abilities that blur the line between divine grace and demonic terror. Thrust into a desperate, life-or-death struggle, the teenager is forced to fight for his very survival against powers far beyond human comprehension. Through this harrowing ordeal, he inadvertently breaches the veil of ordinary existence, stumbling into a hidden realm situated on the other side of reality. Driven by striking, razor-sharp artwork, this dark fantasy delivers an unflinching examination of humanity’s obsession with life and death. It challenges readers to confront the true value of existence in a world where every breath can be bought, sold, or stolen away.