The Room of Fallen Voices: Horimiya Creator HERO's New Thriller Arrives!

"Koe no Furu Heya" Premieres on July 28th

In exciting news for manga and anime fans, HERO, the creative mind behind the global phenomenon Horimiya, has announced their new project: "Koe no Furu Heya" (The Room of Fallen Voices). This new series, illustrated by Takahashi Tsutsuji, will be published in the next edition of Weekly Big Comic Spirits on July 28th. The story promises an unsettling and suspenseful atmosphere, following an illustrator who receives an alarming message from an old schoolmate about a possible stalker. This new adventure marks HERO’s return to the world of manga after their work on "Terasu Hikari wa Ani no Omokage," a one-shot developed alongside Imaru Adachi.

The Lasting Legacy of Horimiya: A Global Success

Before embarking on this new project, HERO has left an indelible mark on the manga and anime industry withHorimiya. Originally conceived as a four-panel comedy titled "Hori-san to Miyamura-kun," the vision was adapted into a manga by Daisuke Hagiwara in 2011, publishing in Monthly G Fantasy from Square Enix. The series culminated in March 2021 after a ten-year run and seventeen collected volumes (volume 17 being published in English by Yen Press in October 2024). The manga’s success led not only to an anime adaptation that debuted in February 2021, broadcast by Funimation, but also to a spin-off titled "Horimiya: The Missing Pieces," with thirteen episodes that premiered in July 2023 and were distributed by Crunchyroll. Described by MyAnimeList as the exploration of an unusual friendship between two seemingly opposite students, the story captivated global audiences, solidifying Horimiya as a cultural phenomenon.

Terasu Hikari wa Ani no Omokage: A Preview of HERO's Talent

"Koe no Furu Heya" is not HERO’s only recent project. This summer, they collaborated with Imaru Adachi on "Terasu Hikari wa Ani no Omokage (The Light that Shines on Me is My Brother's Face)," a three-chapter one-shot that was briefly published in Weekly Big Comic Spirits. Although this work was ephemeral, it served as a showcase of HERO’s continued artistic and narrative development, demonstrating their ability to tackle different genres and styles within manga. This preceding project generates even greater expectations for the quality and potential impact of "Koe no Furu Heya."

What to Expect from "The Room of Fallen Voices"? An Unsettling Thriller on the Horizon

With HERO’s proven track record and the collaboration with Takahashi Tsutsuji, "Koe no Furu Heya" promises an intense and atmospheric reading experience. The premise – an illustrator haunted by a message about a possible stalker sent by an old schoolmate – suggests a psychological thriller that will explore themes such as the past, paranoia, and human fragility. The creative team behind the project has demonstrated their ability to create resonant and visually impactful stories, making "Koe no Furu Heya" a highly anticipated addition to the current manga landscape.

The Room of Fallen Voices: A New Human Drama About Shared Lives and Hidden Desires

This drama follows a weary illustrator living alone whose quiet life is disrupted by a call from a troubled ex-classmate. The protagonist feels obligated to take him in, despite the other's cold demeanor. However, when the illustrator overhears his new roommate's calming voice while streaming live to his female followers, he suddenly longs for those same supportive words to be directed at him.