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Covers all 10 volumes of the original Pet Shop of Horrors series by Matsuri Akino.Welcome to Count D's pet shop, where you can find the rarest pets that will make your dreams come true — and might just murder you, too. Horror fan, Yen Press employee, and Manga Machination's co-host Morgana Santilli explains why this wish shop fantasyland appealed to her so much growing up, and what makes Akino's work so special. Morgana and Shojo & Tell host Ashley also discuss: What is Count D? Is he good, is he bad, is he amoral? What exactly is going down with him and Leon, anyway? There's a lot to unpack here, but the answer to all questions about favorites (characters, stories, pets) is Leon's brother, Chris. He's such a good boy!REFERENCESUnfortunately, Pet Shop of Horrors is out of print. You can find used copies on Thriftbooks and eBay (though they can be pricey).Series similar to Pet Shop of Horrors:Nightmare InspectorYokai Rental ShopPhantom Tales of NightxxxHolicOther media mentioned:Tomie by Junji ItoFruits BasketBleachSailor MoonAfter School NightmareYu Yu HakushoClaudineRose of VersaillesBanana FishHaruka: Beyond the Stream of TimeLegal DrugGravitationFushigi Yugi: Genbu KaidenDevilman CrybabyOutro song: "The Streatham Hill Gods" by DanosongsCONTACT USMorgana on Twitter: @MorganaRhalinaMorgana's website: Manga MavenMorgana's manga podcast: Manga MachinationsShojo & Tell on Twitter, Tumblr, and InstagramAshley on Twitter: @AshMcD00