Unexpected Drama Awaits at a Nursing Home for Elderly Supernatural Beings! Occult Work Comedy 'Kaī no Kaigo' Comic Volume 1 Released!!
Shinchosha Co., Ltd. is releasing Volume 1 of the occult work comedy 'Kaī no Kaigo' on May 9, 2026. This comic, serialized on the web manga site 'Kurage Bunch' and the first serialized work by Natsuki Koike, depicts the universal themes of aging and caregiving with both humor and poignancy.
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A nursing home specializing in elderly supernatural beings, where unexpected drama awaits! The first volume of the occult work comedy 'Kaī no Kaigo,' which depicts the interesting aspects of supernatural beings and the difficulties of caregiving through the eyes of a woman who plunges into this strange world, will finally be released by Shinchosha Co., Ltd. on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
This work began serialization in November 2025 on Shinchosha's web manga site 'Kurage Bunch.' The author, Natsuki Koike, is characterized by a unique sharpness and mysterious charm in her artistic style, and this is her first serialized work.
The setting of this work is a 'nursing home specializing in elderly supernatural beings' that accepts aged supernatural beings. Familiar supernatural beings such as mermaids, kappas, noppera-bo, doppelgangers, and headless riders grow old, become confused when they can no longer control their abilities, or experience difficulties in daily life. These situations are depicted comically yet somewhat poignantly.
Aging is a phenomenon that equally affects all living creatures, but in daily life, it is unconsciously avoided or sometimes viewed negatively. This work portrays the themes of 'aging' and 'caregiving,' which inevitably approach everyone, in a way that is not too heavy, allowing for reflection in everyday moments.
Introducing the beginning of Chapter 1!
Read more
Bookstore Bonus Information
To commemorate the release of Volume 1, bonus campaigns are planned at various bookstores.
Animate, Kikuyashoten, Shosen/Horindo Bookstore will distribute newly drawn monochrome papers, and Comirano! will distribute color illustrations as bonuses. Furthermore, Shosen/Horindo Bookstore will hold a limited-time exhibition of replica original artworks.
Animate Bonus Illustration Comirano! Bonus Illustration
Kikuyashoten Bonus Illustration Shosen/Horindo Bookstore Bonus Illustration
Author's Comment
While depicting caregiving and aging, I felt that there is no single right answer. How to accept it, how to come to terms with it. I intend to depict that through the caregiving of supernatural beings.
I would be happy if this work becomes a trigger for something to change within the readers.
I myself also want to continue thinking along with this story.
Author Introduction
Natsuki Koike
A new manga artist who likes villains. Published one-shots 'The Last Manga Editor on Earth' and 'Kaī no Kaigo' on Kurage Bunch. This work marks her serialization debut.
Book Content Introduction
'A slit-mouthed woman whose hearing has deteriorated and can't hear 'You're beautiful',' 'A noppera-bo who forgot his own face,' 'A headless rider who had to surrender his license,' 'A werewolf who forgot how to transform'—!! There are supernatural beings who suffer from dementia and physical ailments due to aging. The caregivers at 'Amida' nursing home, led by the mysterious Miroku, care for them! An emotional work comedy depicting the difficulties of caregiving and the poignant humor of elderly supernatural beings!
Book Data
[Title] Kaī no Kaigo 1
[Author] Natsuki Koike
[Release Date] May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
[Binding] B6 size
[Price] 814 yen (tax included)
[ISBN] 978-4-10-772934-7
[URL] https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/book/772934/
This work began serialization in November 2025 on Shinchosha's web manga site 'Kurage Bunch.' The author, Natsuki Koike, is characterized by a unique sharpness and mysterious charm in her artistic style, and this is her first serialized work.
The setting of this work is a 'nursing home specializing in elderly supernatural beings' that accepts aged supernatural beings. Familiar supernatural beings such as mermaids, kappas, noppera-bo, doppelgangers, and headless riders grow old, become confused when they can no longer control their abilities, or experience difficulties in daily life. These situations are depicted comically yet somewhat poignantly.
Aging is a phenomenon that equally affects all living creatures, but in daily life, it is unconsciously avoided or sometimes viewed negatively. This work portrays the themes of 'aging' and 'caregiving,' which inevitably approach everyone, in a way that is not too heavy, allowing for reflection in everyday moments.
Introducing the beginning of Chapter 1!
Read more
Bookstore Bonus Information
To commemorate the release of Volume 1, bonus campaigns are planned at various bookstores.
Animate, Kikuyashoten, Shosen/Horindo Bookstore will distribute newly drawn monochrome papers, and Comirano! will distribute color illustrations as bonuses. Furthermore, Shosen/Horindo Bookstore will hold a limited-time exhibition of replica original artworks.
Animate Bonus Illustration Comirano! Bonus Illustration
Kikuyashoten Bonus Illustration Shosen/Horindo Bookstore Bonus Illustration
Author's Comment
While depicting caregiving and aging, I felt that there is no single right answer. How to accept it, how to come to terms with it. I intend to depict that through the caregiving of supernatural beings.
I would be happy if this work becomes a trigger for something to change within the readers.
I myself also want to continue thinking along with this story.
Author Introduction
Natsuki Koike
A new manga artist who likes villains. Published one-shots 'The Last Manga Editor on Earth' and 'Kaī no Kaigo' on Kurage Bunch. This work marks her serialization debut.
Book Content Introduction
'A slit-mouthed woman whose hearing has deteriorated and can't hear 'You're beautiful',' 'A noppera-bo who forgot his own face,' 'A headless rider who had to surrender his license,' 'A werewolf who forgot how to transform'—!! There are supernatural beings who suffer from dementia and physical ailments due to aging. The caregivers at 'Amida' nursing home, led by the mysterious Miroku, care for them! An emotional work comedy depicting the difficulties of caregiving and the poignant humor of elderly supernatural beings!
Book Data
[Title] Kaī no Kaigo 1
[Author] Natsuki Koike
[Release Date] May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
[Binding] B6 size
[Price] 814 yen (tax included)
[ISBN] 978-4-10-772934-7
[URL] https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/book/772934/