Overview

Story & Atmosphere

A dark romance about a high school boy who falls helplessly in love with a beautiful transfer student who must eat people to survive. Kikuko Munakata emits pheromones that attract men, women, and insects alike. Evil festers beneath the surface, and death crawls into the ordinary world. What will become of them?

The story is straightforward—nothing revolutionary—but it fully embraces its simplicity. The ending is predictable, but the atmosphere is where this manga truly shines. It’s disturbing in a way that gets under your skin: giant swollen bug bites, insects crawling over your body, pets being attacked… ordinary fears turned into a nightmare. The horror works because it feels too real.

Characters

Kikuko Munakata
“Insect Princess.” A beautiful girl cursed to devour others to survive.

Ryochi Takasago
The boy drawn to her despite the danger—both moth and flame.

Quick Take

Rating: 6/10

A good horror read for a quick chill. The art is gorgeous and haunting, but the story fades fast. The connection between the leads feels undefined—sometimes spellbound, sometimes resistant. Kikuko’s transformation into the Insect Princess happens suddenly, and her tragic fate is accepted rather than overcome.