Tokumei no Kanojotachi

A manga about a working salary man who frequents the red light districts of Japan.

This series acts both as a guide to Japan’s various red light districts and a story about various women who work there. The manga breaks down how to navigate different types of brothels, even explaining payment or things to be wary of.

It feels a little weird to have the ins and outs of legal Japanese prostitution explained thoroughly while presenting many of the working women as people who have no other way to earn money. It makes every chapter both informative and melancholy. 

One thing I really liked was the title as it translates to “Women who go by a Pseudonym” which is perfect.

One of the stranger manga I’ve ever come across. Personally I would recommend Fruits Takuhaibin over this.

~dakazu