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Sadako-san and Sadako-chan by Noriaki Sugihara

Sadako-san and Sadako-chan

Noriaki Sugihara

Seven Seas Entertainment · Paperback · June 22, 2021

This hilarious manga takes a look at the softer side of one of horror’s most iconic monsters: Sadako from The Ring!

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Who it’s for
A horror icon meets a young namesake with advice for the modern era.
Themes
Friendship, Adjusting to the modern era, Moving on from a tragic past
Genres
Horror Comics, Funny Comics, Occult & Supernatural Comics

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About this book

This hilarious manga takes a look at the softer side of one of horror’s most iconic monsters: Sadako from The Ring! Sadako is destined to bring death and despair to anyone who’s fallen under her curse. One day, as Sadako goes to claim her next victim, she meets another girl named Sadako. Sadako-chan is a precocious young child who’s eager to help Sadako-san adjust to the modern era– no more climbing out of TVs, it’s all about Youtube now!

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With help from her new friend, can Sadako finally move on from her tragic past? A hilarious manga featuring one of horror’s most iconic monsters!

Curse Meets Comedy

A horror icon meets a young namesake with advice for the modern era.

Come here for

  • A softer, sillier side of a horror staple
  • The clash between curse-era horror and YouTube

Expect

  • Manga comedy rooted in horror
  • An unlikely friendship between two Sadakos

Where it sits

Occult & Supernatural Comics59%
Funny Comics56%
Horror Comics46%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Horror Comics
  • General Manga
  • Funny Comics
Authors
Noriaki Sugihara
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Published
June 22, 2021
Format
Paperback
Theme
Friendship · Adjusting to the modern era · Moving on from a tragic past
Reading lane
Horror Comics