“Fans of mystery and horror will enjoy poring over the images and guessing at their hidden depths.” Publishers Weekly
“Readers who are interested in psychology, particularly in criminology or analysis of mysteries, may be interested in this storyline.” Booklist
“The Strange Pictures manga is a striking adaptation of Uketsu’s original novel that does the book’s horror justice.” Game Rant
“The use of pictures is seamless throughout the whole story. The flexibility of the medium meant that it flowed very well. […] Loved experiencing the story in a different medium. It brought it to life in a completely different way!” Carly Reads
“A chilling thriller with twists and turns around every page. Honestly, this has taken the number 1 spot for me from Titan Manga.” Big Bald Murph
“Strange Pictures challenges you to think differently, […] and I love it. Engrossing, challenging, and narratively clever in ways I’ve not seen since Death Note, it’s an absolute must for fans of mystery and disturbing hidden truths. 10/10” UK Anime News
“If you enjoy psychological, atmospheric horror comics, you’re likely to enjoy Strange Pictures.” HorrorBuzz
“It felt like an interactive story with lots of clues to piece together. […] The artist chose the perfect approach with the art style to make it feel more vivid. It could not have been any better that it was.” My Wee Reads
“The way that the manga has been drawn brings Strange Pictures to life, and I can’t wait for Volume 2. The artist Kikou Alba has made the whole thing dynamic, and adds a sense of urgency, so that you feel like time is running out, and you have to solve the puzzle.” Ms Stephani Michele
“I instantly got into the flow of the story, Kikou Aiba’s adaptation, and the more complex aspects of Uketsu’s story became incredibly easy to follow on the page!” Manga Tak
“This more visual form is an excellent way to discover Strange Pictures. The solution unfolds itself eventually, but clues are scattered in such a way that the reader has a little time to try and crack the case themselves. If you’re a lover of horror, mysteries, and “puzzle box” books, Strange Pictures will draw you in.” Kara Dennison (Manga Journalist)
“A true modern classic, Strange Pictures draws you in and has you playing detective! The idea is so unique and captivating that I guarantee you will be desperate for the next part straight away.” Dean Is Booked
“It’s really well done. I love the art, I love the story. The characters are really interesting as well.” That Manga Dude
“Knowing now that the novel was a hit leads me to believe that the manga will continue to be compelling. I took the bait, and now I’ll have to wait to see where the mystery goes.” Mainly Manga
“Add it to your TBR list because – let me tell you – when I picked this book up, I could not put it down. It was very good.” Manga Flows
“With the manga adaptation, there’s more room to breathe with the storytelling. […] The fact that this is a visual medium makes the picture gimmick more appropriate for the story. 4/5” Miso