Danganronpa: Despair Days Part II
kuyalaw for Yoshiko Gouro, SHSL Horror Mangaka
blog: shsl-mangaka
The reclusive author behind modern manga classics such as “Dr. Wilhelm’s Skin Castle” and “The Nothing Machine”, Yoshiko Gouro has been producing tales of creeping horror for various different publications in a timespan of over three years. Despite starting as a completely unknown name in the horror scene, Yoshiko and his manga soon proved to everyone that monsters were alive and well.
The young mangaka’s art takes distinct influences from Western movements, with German Expressionism being the most obvious, and serves to accompany writing that would look right at home with the likes of Le Fanu and Poe. While he is best known for his first full-length manga, “Dr. Wilhelm’s Skin Castle”, which has racked up numerous industry awards, little is known about the author himself. His odd mannerisms and emphasis on keeping his private life to himself have become something akin to running jokes amongst his fanbase, and have only lead to further public intrigue.
Anywhere can be dangerous if you’re not careful. This bit of rock we’re on is probably more dangerous than all of the water out there could ever be.
The only thing you’re growing right now is older. This youth we both have is fleeting, don’t you feel it? You really think you can get away with throwing around words like ‘escape’ and feel like you’re doing something useful?
I am Yoshiko Gouro. It seems as though we all came equipped with a title, so mine is the Super High-School Level Horror Mangaka. I hope admitting such things isn’t too…gaudy. Y-…herself?
