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Zaregoto (2002)
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Volume 1 is about Ii-chan (the unnamed narrator) visiting a remote island with geniuses, where a locked-room murder occurs, forcing them to uncover a killer amidst intellectual clashes; the series follows this cynical protagonist through various mysteries, revealing his unique ability to discern truth from lies, though he often feels his actions are meaningless in the grand scheme.
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follows jaded college student Ii-chan as he tries to avoid trouble but gets pulled into a murder mystery where he becomes the prime suspect in a co-ed's strangulation, all while dealing with the philosophical challenges posed by a fellow student and the presence of the serial killer Zerozaki Hitoshiki, exploring themes of nihilism, meaning, and human connection through bizarre characters and a dark, psychological mystery
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involves the narrator (Ii-chan) being blackmailed by Aikawa Jun into infiltrating Sumiyuri Academy (Hanging High School) to "free" a student named Yukariki Ichihime, leading him into a dangerous, violent situation where he must navigate complex relationships and hidden truths within the academy's genius-focused environment
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focuses on the narrator and Kunagisa Tomo going to rescue their genius friend Gaisuke Utsurigi from a mysterious research facility, but they encounter a gruesome scene and deep philosophical confrontation with Utsurigi about Tomo's influence and the narrator's past
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focuses on the rescue mission of genius engineer Gaisuke Utsurigi from a mysterious research facility, where narrator Ii-chan and Kunagisa encounter a horrifying murder scene and deeper conspiracies, exploring themes of identity, meaninglessness, and Ii-chan's desire for connection as he confronts his own nihilistic worldview and the true nature of the events
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follows protagonist Ii-chan (the "Nonsense User") as he gets involved with the mysterious Niounomiya siblings, notorious killers, while investigating a girl who can't die in a haunted clinic in Kyoto, leading to a chaotic encounter with unimaginable fate, gruesome murders, and the deepening of his complex relationship with Tomo
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protagonist Ii (the Nonsense User) faces off with the fox-masked man and confronts the true, often meaningless, nature of his existence, delving into themes of destiny, truth, lies, and the ultimate conclusion of his journey as he grapples with overwhelming assassins and the impending end of the "Story," setting up the explosive final arc
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focusing on the narrator (Nonsense User) and humanity's last hope, Omokage Magokoro (The Orange Seed), confronting the mysterious fox-masked man, exploring deep philosophical questions about reality and destiny, and escalating the series' trademark blend of philosophical dialogue and action as past betrayals and origins come to light
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the climactic finale of the entire Zaregoto series, bringing together all plot threads with intense drama, tragedy, plot twists, and revelations about the narrator (Ii-chan) and Kunagisa Tomo, resolving themes of revenge, sacrifice, and the search for truth amidst overwhelming "nonsense," as all character arcs reach their ultimate conclusion
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Volume 10 is a surprise continuation of the series released 18 years after the original finale. It focuses on the daughter of the original narrator, Ii-chan, and Jun Kunagisa (the "Blue Savant"), following a kidnapping plot involving them, Aikawa Jun, and a secluded World Heritage Site
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