A review by thebackcatalogue
To Strip the Flesh by Oto Toda

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

To Strip The Flesh is an evocative horror-driven short story collection. Of which the title story recounts the experiences of a transman coming out to his hunter father. It also includes the stories I Just Love My Fave, David in Love, Hot Watermelon, and a collection of two-page mangas done by the author during their time studying. Each story masterful showcases Oto Toda's skill in both the narrative and illustrative fields. Making Toda a name to look out for.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dysphoria, Body horror, and Animal death

Moderate: Transphobia, Terminal illness, Vomit, and Death of parent

Viz’s Parental Advisory: TO STRIP THE FLESH is rated T+ for Older Teen and is recommended for ages 16 and up. This volume contains (depictions of) gender dysphoria, nudity, swearing, and scenes of animal butchery. Graphic: Horror Elements, Body Horror, Gender Dysphoria, Animal Death Depicted: Transphobia, Self Hatred, Terminal illness, Vomit, Death of a Parent