Otherside Picnic

Otherside Picnic (裏世界ピクニック, Ura Sekai Pikunikku) is a Japanese yuri science fiction novel series written by Iori Miyazawa and illustrated by shirakaba. The story follows two young women, Sorawo Kamikoshi and Toriko Nishina, who discover doors leading to the "Otherside," a mysterious world that exists alongside our own, filled with dangerous beings from urban legends like the Kunekune and Hasshaku-sama. For research, profit, and to find an important person, they embark on a bizarre journey of exploration and survival in this strange realm. The novel series has been published in Japan since February 2017, and in English since September 2019. It has also been adapted into a manga series, which began serialization in February 2018, and was released in English in August 2021. An anime adaptation premiered in January 2021. The series is notable for its unique blend of science fiction, urban legends, and the emotional connection between the two main characters. Otherside Picnic combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and horror to create a world that is both mysterious and dangerous. The protagonists’ exploration of the Otherside is intertwined with their personal development and the secrets they uncover about themselves and each other. The success of the series is evident in its multimedia adaptations and the captivating nature of its unique premise and storyline.