Colette wa Shinu Koto ni Shita
Colette Decides to Die

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Colette Decides to Die is a very cute manga series with a slightly misleading title. The title may make you think this story could be on the darker side, but in reality it is incredibly cute, wholesome, and rather calm in terms of plot. It almost feels like a sweet slice of life, following the daily adventures of the young heroine and many other characters.

It starts out showcasing the life of a young apothecary named Colette, who also happens to be one of the few available in her village. Exhausted from the never ending demands of work, she decides to, well, you know—and does so ... by jumping into a well! However, to her surprise, she ends up in a new world...the underworld, that is.

Here is where she meets some unique skeletal creatures and the lord of the underworld, Hades. However, Hades is not really what you'd expect. In fact, Colette discovers many other Greek mythology-inspired characters, many of whom seem to have their own unique twist. They don't strictly follow the usual Greek mythology, but loosely contain well-known aspects of the folklore.

Anyway, along with a unique premise and interesting characters, this story is just a relaxing and simple read. There aren't any true conflicts or crazy dramas, and instead the story follows Colette's daily adventures as she visits the underworld. It contains a soft, fluffy, slow-burn romance that's insanely cute and sweet. While the relationship poses some obstacles, you'll likely find yourself rooting for Colette and her love interest.

So if you're looking for something uncomplicated and rather wholesome to read, this manga could be a great fit!

Lastly, this story has a nice art style and lovely character design. It feels a bit like a mix between older shoujo styles and modern styles, and fits the fantasy theme nicely.

One last note: This series is being published in English now by Viz Media, yippie! ＼(＾▽＾)／

Colette Wants to Die is a romance set in ancient Greece, between the titular Colette and the Greek God Hades. Despite its title, is a very heartwarming manga, that possibly fits into the "healing" genre, for having very little conflict despite the fact that as one of the protagonists is in fact the mythological Hades, it of course also deals with death. Colette is a doctor so overworked she jumps into a well out of misplaced desperation, and ends up in the underworld, where she discovers that Hades himself needs a doctor's care.

I like this manga a lot. Hades and the underworld is not at ... all like you might expect. Much of the afterlife is strangely comforting, underworld "monsters" such as cerberus are in fact adorable, and Hades is deeply caring. What I particularly like about this manga is that I've read a lot of shoujo romances, but this one is pleasantly unique in its character dynamic. Hades and Colette are both adults with jobs to do. There isn't the over the top boiling passion of many shoujo meant to titilate, nor is there any of the drama. They seem like the kind of people that do not loudly profess their feelings, instead quietly showing it by taking care of one another. It's a type of relationship that's rarely depicted because it could easily feel like there's a lack of chemistry between them, yet somehow the manga author manages to deftly write these characters so the reader can appreciate their more subtle romance.

The one oddity in the writing is that it's a very anachronistic (culturally Japanese) ancient Greece. The characters are really into tea, and the traveling by well to another world is a very Japanese idea. This manga is also a bit of slice of life. The story to it is minimal, as it relies completely on the characters and the central relationship to drive the story. I suppose some might think it dull, but for those who enjoy just cute and heartwarming, this is a good one.

Colette wa Shinu Koto ni Shita is such a charming and underrated manga. It blends mythology, romance, and healing in a way that's surprisingly heartwarming. Colette, the hardworking doctor, and Hades, the quiet god of the underworld, have such a sweet and unique dynamic. The story's slow, but it feels intentional—like it’s giving you time to appreciate the gentle moments and the emotional growth of the characters.

What makes it special is how it weaves themes of life, death, and love without being overly dramatic. It’s calm, tender, and feels like a warm hug, especially if you’re into stories with mythological elements and healing arcs. It’s ... the kind of manga that deserves more attention and a wider audience because it’s so wholesome and beautifully written.


unfortunately only 84 chapters are translated if only this was more famous there could be more chapters will be translated : (