Cube x Cursed x Curious

Cube x Cursed x Curious, also known as C3, originated as a light novel series written by Hazuki Minase and illustrated by Sasorigatame. First serialized in 2007, the series emerged during a period of popularity for light novels that blended supernatural mystery with comedic slice-of-life elements. The story centers on Haruaki Yachi and his complicated relationship with Fear Invidious, a girl who transforms into a cursed tool, exploring themes of hidden power and domestic adaptation.

The design of the series relies on a mix of dark, gothic aesthetics for the cursed artifacts and high-school-centric character designs. Sasorigatame’s illustrations were instrumental in establishing the visual identity of the characters, leaning into established anime tropes of the era to bridge the gap between horror-adjacent concepts and character-driven drama. The work received a television anime adaptation in 2011, which helped cement its status as a notable example of the supernatural-harem genre prevalent in late 2000s Japanese media.