Chainsaw Man Recommends a Horror Manga You MUST Read!

Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto has recently recommended a NEW horror manga, adding to the growing trend of famous manga authors supporting each other's work. It’s not unusual for mangaka (manga creators) to give shoutouts to series they enjoy, sometimes because their publishers encourage it, but often simply because they genuinely like the story. Fujimoto has previously recommended titles like Chaos Game and School Back, and now he's back with another pick.

Fujimoto's Latest Recommendation: Kirei na Kimi ni Korosaretai

The manga Fujimoto is endorsing this time is called Kirei na Kimi ni Korosaretai (I Want to Be Killed by Someone Beautiful Like You). While it doesn’t have an official English translation yet, fans have taken to calling it I Want to Be Killed by Your Beautiful Self.

This new horror series began serialization on December 24, 2024. The first volume is set to release on March 14, 2025, and Fujimoto's recommendation is highlighted on the book's obi (a paper strip wrapped around manga volumes). His message on the obi reads:

"I like men who smell like danger."

The manga is written by Roka Kouen — likely a pen name — and illustrated by Tsukasa Yoshino. It’s published online on Ichijin-plus under the Comic Howl label.

What's Kirei na Kimi ni Korosaretai About?

The story follows Sei Tomoaki, whose life takes a dark turn after he reconnects with an old friend, Amawashi Hajime. As the title suggests, this isn’t a lighthearted reunion. It’s a horror story filled with suspense and unsettling themes. While plot details are still limited, the mysterious title and Fujimoto's cryptic endorsement have already intrigued many fans.

Other Manga Recommendations from Big Names

Fujimoto’s recommendation isn’t the only one stirring buzz. Recently, Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, also gave a shoutout to the manga Ichi the Witch. When the first volume of Ichi the Witch launched, Horikoshi's support reportedly gave its sales a solid boost.

These recommendations often have a real impact, as fans of famous mangaka tend to check out whatever their favorite creators are reading. A similar pattern happened with the Frieren manga, where a character's in-story recommendation of an elf-themed manga led to a spike in its sales.

Chainsaw Man Movie News Coming Soon

Aside from manga recommendations, Chainsaw Man fans have more to look forward to. Exciting updates about the upcoming Reze movie are expected at AnimeJapan 2025 in March.

While we know the movie will be released sometime this year, the exact date hasn't been confirmed yet. However, AnimeJapan is likely to release a new trailer with more details.

For now, there's no official word on the movie’s international release. Still, since most Shonen Jump movies aim for a global audience, the Reze movie will likely hit theaters in many countries. Crunchyroll is expected to stream the movie in regions like the US, Europe, the UK, Latin America, South Africa, India, Australia, and New Zealand. Other distributors might handle releases in additional countries, but we’ll have to wait for official announcements.

With Tatsuki Fujimoto’s latest horror manga recommendation and big Chainsaw Man movie news on the horizon, there's plenty for fans to get excited about. Whether you're diving into the eerie world of Kirei na Kimi ni Korosaretai or counting down the days until the Reze movie, 2025 is already shaping up to be a thrilling year for anime and manga lovers.