Zetsubou ni Nake
Cry of Despair
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Alternative Titles

Japanese: 絶望に啼け
English: Cry of Despair
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 2
Chapters: 14
Status: Finished
Published: Nov 25, 2017 to Dec 25, 2020
Genres: Boys Love Boys Love, Drama Drama, Erotica Erotica
Theme: Psychological Psychological
Serialization: onBLUE
Authors: Shinou, Ryou (Story & Art)

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Score: 6.931 (scored by 474474 users)
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Ranked: N/A2
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Popularity: #15077
Members: 1,228
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Chapters: /14

Synopsis

Six years ago, something happened between Akamine and Utsumi. Six years later, only Utsumi remembers. But why does he want Akamine to remember that night so badly?

(Source: Fantasista Inc.)

Background

Zetsubou ni Nake has been published digitally in English as Cry of Despair by Fantasista Inc. through Manga Planet since June 9, 2023.

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Reviews

Oct 23, 2025
Mixed Feelings
Spoiler
Would I recommend it for the art/smutty scenes? Yes - the art is pretty gorgeous.

Would I recommend it for the plot? No way. The quality of the plot varies from "misguided but understandable" to "downright incomprehensible" throughout the story, only getting more incomprehensible as it goes. The characters' motivations are even worse in this regard. If this was an AITA post, it would be a resounding "Everyone Sucks Here".

Without spoiling too much, just know that rape is a major theme of this story, and is not handled well at all. If you want to know more...

MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD:

The premise is that, 6 years ago, Akamine ...
Nov 26, 2025
Mixed Feelings
Spoiler
There is a lot to say about the MORALITY of this story, given that this is the kind of messed up story where everyone is broken in their own way and everyone uses each other for their own purposes. It goes double as it relates to the notion of sexual assault and forgiveness.

And while I personally don't mind SA featured in this kind of story, it's a fair discussion to have.

But even with all that, it can't be denied that this story wields its emotions like a weapon. It's so dramatic and emotional that even as I question the direction the story takes at ...

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