Boys Abyss Vol. 1, by Ryo Minenami, is a dark and gripping psychological drama that explores the suffocating pressures of small-town life and the desperation to escape. The story follows Reiji Kurose, a high school student trapped in a bleak, seemingly unchangeable existence. Living in a rural town with an ailing mother and a manipulative older brother, Reiji feels cornered by his circumstances with no clear path to freedom.

Everything changes when he encounters Nagi Aoe, a famous idol who has returned to the town for mysterious reasons. Drawn to her and her promise of escape, Reiji begins to unravel emotionally as he’s faced with difficult choices and dark secrets that pull him deeper into the abyss.

Beautifully illustrated with haunting, atmospheric artwork, Boys Abyss Vol. 1 introduces readers to a world of emotional turmoil, heartbreak, and a desire for liberation, making it a powerful start to this tragic, intense series.