{"product_id":"devil-ecstasy-1-9781647291105","title":"Devil Ecstasy 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn erotic horror comedy from master storyteller Shuzo Oshimi, the creator of Blood on the Tracks, The Flowers of Evil, and Happiness. Pornographic and over the top, Devil Ecstasy nevertheless presages Oshimi's later masterworks while presenting an entirely new spin on his pitch-black worldview. There's something irresistibly charming about the artwork, and some genuinely touching moments thanks to the eminently relatable protagonists.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTraumatized by big boobs at an early age, Noboru is now eighteen and looking for love...but finds more than he bargained for when he ventures into a mysterious brothel where the girls are not exactly what they seem! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn early erotic masterwork from the prurient mind of Shuzo Oshimi (\u003ci\u003eBlood on the Tracks\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Flowers of Evil\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eDevil Ecstasy\u003c\/i\u003e is stacked with sexy demons, kinky scenarios, and abundant nudity, yet retains the emotional core that sets Oshimi's work apart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you're looking for an oddly touching tale of demonic invasion and sexual trauma, you need look no further... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWelcome to nightmare massage parlor \u003cb\u003eDEVIL ECSTASY!!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAges 18+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly in his late-thirties, Shuzo Oshimi is already considered a seasoned veteran of the Japanese comics community. Winner of the most important comics awards for newcomers, the Tetsuya Chiba Award in 2001, Oshimi has been penning quirky slice-of-life dramas now for over a decade for major manga publishers including Kodansha. After drawing nine series, Oshimi's star began to rise in 2008 with the release of his first hit, \u003ci\u003eDrifting Net Cafe\u003c\/i\u003e. This horror-themed homage to the legendary Kazu Umezzo work, \u003ci\u003eDrifting Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e, was adapted into a live-action series, and propelled Oshimi onto an international stage. He would soon reach new heights in 2009 with \u003ci\u003eThe Flowers of Evil.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs to date he has over 13 works which include serializations and art contributions.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vertical Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50671615148306,"sku":"9781647291105","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4e74f602-5047-4e43-84f1-1becdce6341d.jpg?v=1733806313","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/devil-ecstasy-1-9781647291105","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}