Role Name: Killer
Synopsis
Rising actor Yuya Hiiragi becomes so immersed in preparing for his role as a "serial killer" that, before he even realizes it, he finds himself strangling his girlfriend.
Troubled by his own "murderous impulses," Hiiragi delves deeper and deeper into the "role." One night, after rehearsal, he's attacked by thugs. In that instant, his personality is hijacked by the "serial killer," and the next thing he knows, the men are lying in pools of blood.
"Let's get out of here."
His manager, Kiryu, suggests covering it up. However, a detective who sees through the truth stands in their way.
Will Hiiragi manage to continue living as an "actor"? Or will he become—?
Actor × Suspense × Psychological Warfare.
What fate awaits Hiiragi, consumed by his "role"—?
Total Chapters
16 ChaptersChapters 16
Chapter 16Jan 11
Chapter 15Jan 11
Chapter 14Apr 30, 2025
Chapter 13Apr 30, 2025
Chapter 12Apr 30, 2025
Chapter 11Apr 30, 2025
Chapter 10Apr 28, 2025
Chapter 9Apr 28, 2025
Chapter 8Apr 28, 2025
Chapter 7Apr 28, 2025
Chapter 6Apr 26, 2025
Chapter 5Apr 25, 2025
Chapter 4Apr 25, 2025
Chapter 3Apr 25, 2025
Chapter 2Apr 25, 2025
Chapter 1Apr 25, 2025

Peak as all hell. At first I thought it was some slop with surprisingly decent art that would not portray Dissociative Identity Disorder in a good way, and would just be like any other murder story with a 'psycho' killer. But no, it's surprisingly well-researched and the part about Evan and Knight seemed super genuine. I just wish they would focus more on how Hiiragi was pushed to this extreme, and not just how he wanted to 'immerse' himself in the character of Erik. Solid 9.5/10 though.
SenicOct 27, 2025