Colette wa Shinu Koto ni Shita

Colette wa Shinu Koto ni Shita, known in English as Colette Decides to Die, is a fantasy romance manga written and illustrated by Yukimura Alto. Serialized in Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine from 2013 to 2021, the series follows a young doctor who, exhausted by her responsibilities, contemplates suicide before finding herself appointed as the physician to Hades, the ruler of the underworld. The narrative blends Greek mythology with a gentle, introspective tone, focusing on Colette’s growth and her evolving relationship with the lonely god she serves.

Yukimura Alto’s design approach is noted for its delicate, atmospheric linework and expressive character illustrations, which distinguish the series from typical dark fantasy titles. By centering the story on the healing profession and the mundane tasks of life within the underworld, the manga was received as a comforting and thoughtful exploration of mortality and connection. The work maintained a consistent following throughout its eight-year run, eventually spanning twenty volumes and cementing its place as a well-regarded shojo manga in contemporary Japanese publishing.