fool night vols 2-3 by Kasumi yasuda

Kamiya's transfloration into a plant begins sooner than he anticipated and grants him the unique, unsettling ability to "hear" the thoughts of other transformed individuals. This overwhelming influx of voices forces him to confront his own mortality and the limited time he has left with his humanity.  A transformed individual, a spiriflor, begins moving and killing, which is a presumed impossibility. When a surviving victim, possibly the only witness to the killer's identity, is in danger of dying, authorities force the transfloration process. There is no discussion with the family. There is no consent. Kamiya may be the only one capable of finding and stopping this new serial killer.

Volume three delivers the twisted backstory to this world. People are being taxed to breathe, and the taxes are increasing. Many spend 1/3 of their income to breathe. Basic living is harder, and expenses are increasing. "Unwanted" children are paraded in front of the rich to be selected for transflorication to later be turned into furniture. 

Yasuda embeds beautifully detailed wordless panels, creating eloquent moments of introspection and highlighting the characters' internal struggles. As we delve deeper into this dystopian world, Yasuda exposes the darkness of humanity through themes of poverty, environmental degradation, basic human rights, and ethics of scientific advancement. This series is progressively getting darker as it reveals human motives. The introduction of new ethical concerns and enough plot twists keep this series at the top of must-read new manga. 

Katie’s Rating: 10/10 
Grade Suitability: 9-12

Reviews of previous volumes in the series: vol 1+

Publisher: VIZ Media

Vol 1:
Publication: September 17, 2024
ISBN: 9781974748778

Vol 2:
Publication: December 17, 2024
ISBN: 9781974751266

Tags: Rating: 10/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Horror, Dystopian, Science Fiction, VIZ Media, Katie's Reviews