Mitsukazu Mihara's unsettling look at the fine line that separates life from death continues... In this volume, we journey to the past, where we learn how Shinjyurou began his unusual profession. As the son of an embalmer who was so immersed in work over family life, Shinjyurou had every reason to hate his father's job. But a tragic string of traumatic events gives Shinjyurou a heartbreaking, unforgettable look at the man who must deal with loss all the days of his life. "The Embalmer is a great starting point if you like reading books about the great beyond, because it stays firmly grounded in the land of the living. If you've ever lost someone close to you, this book will really tug at your heartstrings, but it also might become a treasured part of your bookshelf." ign.com