Gannibal is the latest English translation for the under-represented genre of horror manga from Japan that's not about cute, big-eyed teenagers in high school. It's a realistically drawn and naturalistic horror story that has more in common with classic R-rated horror movies than anime or disposable jump-scare soft horror. Creator Masaki Minomiya has said that it was his intention to create an adult tale of creeping horror. 'Gannibal Vol.
She's the grandma of the village's founding family, the Gotos, weathered hunters who believe it's a bear that must now be hunted and killed since it's gotten a taste of human flesh and will crave more. Officer Agawa joins the hunt for the bear in what becomes a terrifying ordeal that makes us wonder if the Gotos are trying to murder him in a friendly fire 'accident' or if it's just a dangerous hazing ritual for the new cop in town.