Shinrin Yoku is a story about fragility, resilience, and the thin line between sanctuary and fear.
Inspired by Japanese urban legends, this comic explores the tension between healing and danger — the calm of forest bathing versus the dark whispers of Aokigahara, Japan’s infamous “suicide forest.”
Inspired by Japanese urban legends, this comic explores the tension between healing and danger — the calm of forest bathing versus the dark whispers of Aokigahara, Japan’s infamous “suicide forest.”
We wrote the story and created the art using AI, experimenting with atmosphere, texture, and emotion to make the forest feel alive, both beautiful and unsettling.
