Shigeshoushi

The Embalmer
死化粧師

Manga8.03764 votes7 volumes · 42 chaptersFinished

DramaRomancePsychologicalJosei

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Synopsis

Shinjuurou Mamiya works as an embalmer—a profession seen as "unclean" by Japanese society due to religious traditions and lack of demand for the service. Driven by his passion to preserve the dignity of the deceased, he has resigned himself to the outcast lifestyle that comes with his job. Though his clientele is lacking, he is exceptionally skilled. Shinjuurou does not shy away from opportunities to show off his ability to transform a corpse into a state that makes a loved one believe they are just sleeping peacefully. Shigeshoushi explores the delicate psychological relationships between life, death, loss, and mourning. With each embalming, Shinjuurou brings the inner beauty of the deceased back to life to give their loved ones a chance to properly say goodbye. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Shigeshoushi was published in English as The Embalmer by Tokyopop in four volumes from August 8, 2006 to August 1, 2007, before the license was dropped and the publisher went defunct. It has also been published in Polish by Hanami from 2008 to 2013. The manga was given a live-action drama adaptation that ran from October 5, 2007 to December 21, 2007 on TV Tokyo, Aichi Television Broadcasting, and TVQ Kyushu.

Published

May 8, 2002 to Apr 8, 2013

Authors

Mihara, Mitsukazu

External links

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Main characters

Shinjuurou Mamiya78 fan favorites
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Shinjuurou, at first glance, looks like the quintessential bad boy with his skate punk wardrobe, rock star ‘do, sloppy digs, and fondness for the ladies. But take a closer look, and you'll realize that he only takes one thing seriously: his work. Shinjuurou is an embalmer in a nation where men of his profession are viewed as outcasts engaging in an unacceptable and unclean practice. He is, for the most part, a cool, level headed guy. But once he puts on that mask, he changes completely. (Sources: popcultureshock) No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .
Azuki Natsui2 fan favorites
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Azuki is Shinjuurou's cute landlady and conscience. A bit of a tomboy, Azuki is a bit harsh at times and has a very interesting fashion sense. She is one of few people who actually understands what Shinjuurou does, and is also insulted by people who believe he is "defiling" the dead. (Source: teenreads.com) No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .