"Kodomo wo Koroshite Kudasai" to Iu Oyatachi #18

Kodomo wo Koroshite Kudasai to Iu Oyatachi, or Parents Who Say 'Please Kill My Child,' is a manga series written by Kyoko Tsukishiro and illustrated by Tetsuya Suzuki. Based on true stories collected from child welfare consultation centers, the series was launched to shed light on the harrowing reality of severe child abuse and the struggles of parents facing extreme psychological distress. It serves as a social documentary intended to provoke dialogue about the systemic failures and the taboo nature of parent-child conflict in contemporary Japan.

The series is noted for its stark, unflinching visual style which mirrors the gravity of the subject matter. Suzuki’s illustrations focus on capturing the intense emotional turbulence of the characters, intentionally avoiding sensationalism to maintain a somber and investigative tone. Upon its serialization in Shinchosha's Kurage Bunch, it garnered significant attention for its willingness to explore themes of isolation and mental health, often sparking intense discourse among readers regarding parental responsibility and state intervention.