Leveling Murder ~Shuu ni Ichido Hito wo Korosanai to Jibun ga Shinde Shimau no de, Sore Nara Isso Kanzenchoaku Shiyou to Omoimasu~

Leveling Murder, authored and illustrated by Shioyama Koto, is a manga series that emerged from the popular Japanese web novel and light novel landscape, blending the dark fantasy and progression-fantasy subgenres. The story follows a protagonist constrained by a lethal curse that requires them to commit a murder once a week to survive, leading the character to target villains under the guise of vigilante justice to mitigate the moral toll.

The series reflects contemporary trends in manga where extreme survival mechanics are paired with an anti-hero narrative arc. Shioyama Koto’s design approach focuses on the psychological tension of the protagonist’s double life, balancing gritty action sequences with the bleak necessity of the character’s condition. It has been received as a notable entry in the 'dark progression' category, appealing to readers who enjoy high-stakes moral dilemmas within a fantasy framework.