Mail (manga)

Mail is a Japanese horror manga series written and illustrated by Housui Yamazaki. It centers around Reiji Akiba, a postman with the unusual ability to see and interact with ghosts and spirits. Reiji uses his unique gift to help these spirits resolve their unfinished business and find peace, often protecting the living from malevolent entities.

The series is episodic, with each chapter or small arc focusing on a different spirit and the mystery surrounding its death or lingering presence. While Reiji is the central character, each case presents a new cast of characters and a standalone horror story, ranging from tragic and poignant to genuinely terrifying.

The manga is known for its atmospheric artwork, emphasizing detailed backgrounds and expressive character designs that contribute to the overall unsettling and suspenseful tone. The narrative often explores themes of death, regret, and the consequences of unresolved trauma, using supernatural elements to delve into human emotions and the darker aspects of human nature.