【Violence × Yuri】 A Story of Girls Struggling Against an Absurd Reality. A Too-Serious Plot That You Simply Can't Stop Reading! Zenbu Kowashite Jigoku de Aishite!

“Zenbu Kowashite Jigoku de Aishite” is a shocking coming-of-age story that portrays Yoshizawa Kurumi, a girl who wears the mask of an ideal honor student, as she is tormented by her hidden destructive desires. While leading a seemingly perfect life as the student council president, her heart is being crushed by her mother's excessive control and the overwhelming expectations of those around her.

One day, Kurumi is asked by a teacher to talk to Naoi, a classmate who has been skipping school. However, Naoi sneers at Kurumi's superficial words and blackmails her with a certain video. The video captures the moment Kurumi attempts shoplifting, and this incident leads their relationship down a distorted path.
This is a story depicting the struggles and violence of girls as they live through their inescapable everyday lives.

My first impression upon picking up this work can be summed up in one word: “piercing.”
The dark, murky atmosphere captured my heart, and before I knew it, I was craving the next volume. The appeal of this work lies not just in the violence and conflict. It's Kurumi's hidden destructive impulses, worn out from playing the honor student, and the presence of Naoi, who sees through her, sometimes supporting her and other times pushing her away. These elements make the story rich and captivating.

Kurumi's destructive desires cut deep into the readers' hearts.
While she wishes to “destroy everything,” her contradictory feeling of “not wanting to be hurt” portrays her as neither a pure saint nor a villain but as a realistic character. Many readers will likely empathize with Kurumi's complexity and feel compelled to root for her.

Naoi, despite her position as the one blackmailing the protagonist, sees through Kurumi's essence and slowly makes her way into the cracks of her heart.
The kindness hidden beneath her seemingly cold attitude and her somewhat reckless actions align perfectly with the “yuri” theme. While Naoi might initially provoke feelings of dislike, readers will gradually come to realize her charm as they delve deeper into the story.

The sharp and cute art style exudes modern sensibilities in its depiction of uniforms and character designs, subtly alleviating the heavy themes. Scenes where the protagonist's destructive emotions erupt and the tense interactions with Naoi are particularly striking, making this a work that strongly draws readers in both visually and narratively.

If you identify with any of the following traits, this work is sure to capture your heart:

Those who can empathize with the struggles of a protagonist burdened by imposed ideals.
Those drawn to the anguish of beautiful, mature-looking characters.
Those who enjoy provocative and dark developments.

While not a story for everyone, for those seeking a raw and realistic sense of “pain,” this work is undoubtedly one that will resonate deeply.

“Zenbu Kowashite Jigoku de Aishite” is a dark story, but the relationships between the characters are intricately portrayed, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the developments in future volumes.
How Kurumi and Naoi's twisted yet somehow beautiful relationship will progress remains to be seen. It's a work filled with such allure that you can't help but continue reading its story.

If you're intrigued by violent coming-of-age stories, be sure to give this one a try!