Homunculus Manga Reading Order For New Fans 2026

Homunculus  (Japanese: ホムンクルス, Hepburn: Homunkurusu) , is a psychological horror manga created by Hideo Yamamoto. The story follows Susumu Nakoshi, a man living in his car who agrees to undergo a strange medical experiment called trepanation, a procedure that drills a hole into the skull. After the operation, Nakoshi begins to see disturbing and symbolic visions of people known as “homunculi,” which reflect their hidden fears, traumas, and inner personalities. As he investigates these visions, Nakoshi is forced to confront the dark truths about others—and about himself.