Masked Author Uketsu Announces 'The Strange Map' for 2025 Release, Following Blockbusters 'The Strange House' and 'The Strange Picture' Success
Masked author Uketsu, known for the social phenomena 'The Strange House' and 'The Strange Picture,' has announced his latest work, 'The Strange Map,' set to be released by Futabasha on October 31, 2025, sparking significant buzz on social media. This new installment, touted as the culmination of 'The Strange Series,' which has sold over 7 million copies, is dubbed a 'map mystery.' Particularly noteworthy is that the popular character 'Mr. Kurihara,' who has appeared in previous Uketsu works, will serve as the protagonist. According to information from outlets like Denfaminicogamer and PR TIMES, 'The Strange Map' will be set during Mr. Kurihara's youth. The story will reportedly unravel the cause of his seizures, the mystery of an old map left by his grandmother, and the truth his mother relentlessly pursued. Following this announcement, 'The Strange Map' and 'Mr. Kurihara' trended on Twitter (X), with numerous ...