No Longer Human

Synopsis

Set in modern day Tokyo, Dazai's tale details the life of a young man originally from a well-off family from Japan's far north. Yozo Oba is a troubled soul incapable of revealing his true self to others. A weak constitution and the lingering trauma from some abuse administered by a relative forces him to uphold a facade of hollow jocularity since high school. The series is composed of three parts, referred to in the novel as "memorandums," which chronicle the life of Oba from his teens to late twenties. (Source: Kodansha USA) Adaptation of the original work of Dazai Osamu.

About

No Longer Human is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2009, spanning 12 chapters, collected across 3 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2011).

Why readers enjoy No Longer Human

No Longer Human appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Psychological, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Drama, Psychological, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

No Longer Human is written by Usamaru Furuya, Osamu Dazai, with art by Usamaru Furuya.

Reception

No Longer Human holds an average score of 7.7 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 523 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout No Longer Human include: Seinen, Classic Literature, Philosophy, Primarily Adult Cast, Psychosexual, Biographical, Nudity. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.