The Twisted Ambition of Usamaru Furuya's "I Want to Be Killed by a High School Girl"
In the landscape of psychological suspense, few premises are as jarring or meticulously crafted as ( Joshikousei ni Korosaretai ). Originally a manga by the acclaimed Usamaru Furuya —known for his dark, avant-garde style in works like Litchi Hikari Club —this story explores the disturbing intersection of obsession, planning, and terminal desire. The Premise: A "Perfect" Murder I Want to Be Killed by a High School Girl
The narrative centers on , a 34-year-old high school history teacher. On the surface, Haruto is handsome, popular, and well-regarded by both staff and students at the prestigious Nitaka High School. However, his professional persona is merely a facade for a lifelong, abnormal obsession: he desires to be murdered by a beautiful high school girl. The Twisted Ambition of Usamaru Furuya's "I Want
: His meticulously laid plans are disrupted by the arrival of Satsuki Fukugawa , his former college girlfriend, who joins the school as a counselor. Her presence and her lingering questions about their past breakup threaten to expose his true nature. From Manga to Live-Action On the surface, Haruto is handsome, popular, and
The story unfolds through multiple viewpoints, adding a three-dimensional layer to the psychological manipulation at play.
Originally serialized in Go Go Bunch starting in 2013, the manga concluded in two volumes. Its realistic art style and novel-like composition earned it critical recognition, including being featured in the Japan Media Arts Festival . Usamaru Furuya “Deep Mourning” （Vanilla Gallery）