Brutal

ブルータル殺人警察官の告白

Manga 2019–2022 Japan Cancelled 33 chapters 5 volumes

★ 7.6 / 10 17,002 tracking

DramaHorrorMysteryPsychologicalThriller

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Synopsis

The manga centers on homicide detective Hiroki Dan, the son of a former police superintendent general, and who seems to be on the fast track to career success. He maintains a hidden identity as a serial killer responsible for more than a hundred murders of people he deems beyond the reach of the law. (Source: Anime News Network)

About

Brutal is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2019, spanning 33 chapters, collected across 5 volumes, The series was cancelled.

Why readers enjoy Brutal

Brutal appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Thriller elements. This combination of Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Thriller sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Brutal is written by Kei Koga, with art by Ryou Izawa.

Reception

Brutal holds an average score of 7.6 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 773 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Brutal include: Crime, Detective, Anti-Hero, Gore, Torture, Josei, Male Protagonist, Episodic. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.