Orochi
Alternative Titles
Synonyms
Orochi: Blood
Japanese
おろち
English
Orochi
Information
Type
MangaPublished
May 21, 1969 to Jul 29, 1970
Authors
Umezu, KazuoStatus
Finished
Source
Rating
Genres
HorrorThemes
Demographics
ShounenStatistics
Rank
8231
Score
7.04
Scored by
1514
Popularity
3595
Members
6129
Favorites
50
External Links
Synopsis
Orochi is a philosophical horror manga series from Japan's master of the horror genre. Each chapter is a separate story that explores different aspects of humanity and the human condition. The main character, Orochi, is a mysterious woman with odd powers and a keen interest in understanding human nature. In her travels, she meets people that she is so fascinated by that she takes an interest in their lives, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse.
Background
Orochi was partially published in English as Orochi: Blood by VIZ Media, who released the first volume on September 5, 2002, before dropping the license. Orochi has been republished by VIZ Media under the VIZ Signature imprint since March 15, 2022.