STORY ARCS
What is the Ghost Photo Arc? Synopsis and Best Scenes | When & Which Manga Volume [Chiikawa]
Overview
Synopsis
Chiikawa and Hachiware are terrified by a mysterious shadow captured in a photo. Unable to sleep at night, by morning they gradually change how they perceive it, noting that 'the black shape looks like it's making a peace sign with its hand.' They consult Usagi, who is eating an avocado, and receive some encouragement, but the fear does not completely fade away.
At Usagi's suggestion, they decide to take a photo of 3 people using the camera's timer function. Hachiware is relieved, thinking the captured shadow was just Usagi doing a peace sign from behind. However, when they ask Usagi to recreate the pose, they realize the left and right of the hand in the photo are reversed, and the mystery deepens once again.
Elsewhere, Ano-ko appears with a camera in hand and shows Dekatsuyo two figures photographed from behind. Dekatsuyo asks about a recent trend, but abruptly shifts to a topic about eating things alive, prompting Ano-ko to reply that it has nothing to do with the photo. Their conversation about sharing what was captured completely misses the mark. The scene expands while maintaining the mystery of whether unexplainable images remain not only on the photo Chiikawa and the others were looking at, but also on a different camera.
Memorable Scenes
03.01
Usagi's Roots and Happy Birthday
What appeared before the two waiting in party hats was a creature looking like a real rabbit holding grass in its mouth. A shocking photo accompanied by their surprise and the text 'Happy Birthday!!'.03.02
Trying to Take a Photo with the Timer Function
Using the camera's timer, they try to take a picture of the three of them from atop a rock. Usagi dashes out from the shade of a tree, hopping to get into the frame in time.03.03
The Peace Sign Reversed Left and Right from the Photo
When Usagi recreates the pose, the left and right of the hand look reversed compared to the photo. The three are left stumped, unable to determine the true identity of the figure just from the recreation.Side Stories from This Period
During the serialization of the Ghost Photo Arc, a standalone illustration contrasting with the main story's unsettling atmosphere was also published. If you're looking for 'where was that story?', check this out:
- Sweets-Making Visual (Early February): A non-story standalone illustration of Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi wearing red aprons and cheerfully posing surrounded by cookies and chocolates. It was accompanied by the phrase 'I want to eat lots of sweets.'
FAQ
Which manga volume is the Ghost Photo Arc collected in?
Not yet collected (as of August 2026). It can be read on the official X account.
When was the Ghost Photo Arc serialized?
It was serialized on X from January 20 to February 3, 2026.
How many episodes are there in total in the Ghost Photo Arc?
There are 10 episodes in total.