Firebird Eater manga explores obsession and altered memories in rural Japan

A manga titled "Firebird Eater" begins with a mysterious diary from a soldier who died in the war. The story blends mystery, horror, and science fiction elements. The manga's plot is set in rural Japan, where the protagonist receives a diary from his great-uncle who perished in World War II. The diary details his survival in New Guinea, mentioning an obsession with a "firebird." The arrival of the diary triggers strange events and altered memories among those around the protagonist, blurring the lines between reality and delusion, and exploring themes of human obsession.