New Manga by Tower of God Director Delivers a Dark, Psychological Ride
Acclaimed anime director Takashi Sano (Tower of God, Rick and Morty: The Anime) makes his return to manga with a suspenseful new series titled Back When You Called Us Devils (Kimi ga Boku-ra o Akuma to Yonda Koro). The manga debuted in Kodansha’s Monthly Young Magazine on May 22, 2025, promising a heavy dose of psychological tension, complex characters, and a haunting past that refuses to stay buried.
Sano, no stranger to intense narratives, blends the intrigue of a crime thriller with the emotional depth of personal trauma, making this new series a compelling entry into the seinen manga landscape.
Summary
The story centers on a mysterious murder from the past and the group of former classmates who may be tied to it. When an anonymous message resurfaces—”Do you remember what we did back then?”—it reignites long-buried memories among five young adults who thought they had moved on. Each carries guilt, secrets, and suspicion, unsure if one of them might actually be a killer.
As paranoia grows and the cryptic messages escalate, their relationships unravel. The past they tried to forget claws its way back, forcing them to confront the question: Were they truly the victims of circumstance, or devils in disguise?
Character Summaries
1. Shun Kurosawa
A quiet bookstore employee who receives the first anonymous letter. Shun was once the charismatic center of the group in high school but now lives a reclusive life. His memories are fragmented, and he begins to question his own role in the long-forgotten tragedy.
2. Ayaka Minami
Now a successful marketing executive, Ayaka masks her anxiety behind a cold, professional facade. She is the first to suggest cutting contact with the rest of the group once the messages begin. Her determination to protect her current life may hide something darker underneath.
Facts
- Back When You Called Us Devils launched in the June issue of Monthly Young Magazine on May 22, 2025.
- This is Takashi Sano’s first serialized manga after his successful run as an anime director.
- The series is categorized as a thriller/seinen blend, targeting mature audiences with themes of guilt, trauma, and justice.
- The artwork is provided by newcomer artist Tetsuya Numata, whose detailed character expressions amplify the story’s psychological tension.
- The title is reminiscent of both confessionals and accusations—an intentional double meaning to keep readers guessing.
