Have you ever randomly searched for a manga by scrolling down the top manga list... Well I can tell you that you can find beautiful hidden gems like this. Currently ranked in the top 50s, at first I thought it was “overrated” like many others. I was wrong. Completely.
This manga is probably one of the best presentations of the harsh world we live in. The expectations from people for someone to achieve certain goals. The false hope that "something good" may happen at some point. The realization of the hidden thoughts of those around you.
Although it is relatively short, this is a very unique manga,
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Mikkakan no Koufuku, Three Days of Happiness Japanese: 寿命を買い取ってもらった。一年につき、一万円で。 More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 3
Chapters: 18
Status: Finished
Published: Aug 10, 2016 to Oct 25, 2017
Genre:
Drama
Demographic:
Shounen
Serialization:
Shounen Jump+ Statistics Ranked: #442 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #59
Members: 165,216
Favorites: 13,797 Resources | Reviews
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Dec 25, 2017
What is true happiness? It seems like such a simple question yet no matter how hard I myself tried, I couldn’t answer it truthfully. I could say that it is the feeling I got a week ago when I completed all my finals, yet I would be lying as I barely felt anything. It could be the increase in dopamine in my body after quickly downing 8 shots of vodka, but the last time I did that it just made me want to puke my heart out. In the end, the happiness I experience seems fleeting - almost as if it comes in short bursts
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Jan 21, 2018
We are prisoners to the things we think we need.
Is it possible to die satisfied? Surely we'll all have our doubts- the "I wish I'd done [blank]" as we contemplate all the things we could've done differently had we known how short and unforgiving life truly is. However, if you were given a timestamp, what would you do? How would YOU live out your given amount of days? Wouldn't it seem futile? Afterall, you know when you'll die so why even bother? Is the fact that we don't know when our lives will end what makes it meaningful? Is there any point in living in ... 
Feb 8, 2018
Tales of simplicity have always pursued a universal theme, trying to evoke sentiments of genuineness and the empathy of the reader. “I sold my life for ten thousand yen per year” ultimately ends with a transparent attempt of capturing a message, but the means it uses to get to this point completely deny any sense of authenticity this might have pretended to transmit.
Youth is a complicated age. Time to make decisions, to face a myriad of risks and to move on, it usually never comes in the way one was expecting it. Overall, what mostly matters is trying. This manga introduces us to a fairly ... 
Feb 22, 2020
This is what making it as a creative looks like. To be able to use this level of creative storytelling, character development and art to capture the proper emotions and to convey such an important message to impact readers in the way that this series does is nothing short of mastery.
I had no intention of going through this all in a day, but I had to finish what was unfolding before me. I also had no intention of writing this review, but here I am. It is my job to not let anyone reading this review pass up on this series, and I will tell ... 
May 4, 2021
for me, this manga is somwhat good.
Presenting a real modern real life problems, then mixing it up with a touch of fantasy "what if i sell my lifespan", then we get this as a story. maybe this manga wasnt and can never be one of my favs, but i am making sure it is one the story progression and meanings I will remember. It is not too bad and also not over the top, a so so. i like this, and hoping for whoever read this manga(and the novel) would cherrish their lifes more. by any mean, this is not a despairing manga. 
Mar 1, 2021
This manga confuses me, because it plays with interesting ideas but comes to a very milk toast conclusion. Of course reading it was never boring or tiring for me, which is a given noting that its very short, but I expected a lot more from this because small details are all the more important when you're aiming for short media. I definitely recommend it because I can see a lot of people enjoying it, I just wanted to outline my thoughts on it before I move on to something else.
So it starts out with a guy who is told he can sell his lifespan for ... 
Jul 9, 2017
I decided to read this manga on a whim and read up to the 12 chapters that had been released at the time in one sitting. From the very moment it pulls you into a world where the supernatural aspect of selling your life feels well established and natural to the progression of the story.
The feeling of a depressed and desolate 20 year old man can be felt through his actions and dialogue and the way the author has drawn the world around him makes it feel empty and desolate. This feel is established from the very outset with the mc selling all his stuff ... 
Nov 8, 2020
It looks like I am the one with a very unpopular opinion here, but I unfortunately found this manga to be very subpar. I went in hearing so many good things about it, I really wanted to enjoy this - I truly, genuinely did.
But what I read didn't feel anything like what was described to me. The story of the main two were somewhat soft and cute, but it stops at just that. I had to force myself to continue every chapter, with the only thing pulling me forward was just wanting to find out what was going to happen at the very end. Personally, the ... 
Aug 21, 2017
This is my very first review, as usually I just too lazy to review even the best series I think. But, I just can't help seeing this masterpiece didn't even get the attention it should. So, here it is:
Warning! Contains minor spoiler. Story 9/10 - It's about a guy who were worthless to society and ended up selling his 30 years of life. Times by 10K (as the title mentioned), thus, he get his ¥300,000. And so, the story about how he spend his ¥300,000 start... or so it seemed. The tours that the author gave were really made you forget your time reading it. It ... 
Feb 7, 2024
"Jumyou wo Kaitotte Moratta. Ichinen ni Tsuki, Ichimanen de." is a captivating manga that delves into the themes of life, death, and the value of time. The story follows the protagonist, who, faced with a life-threatening illness, makes a deal to extend his lifespan by one year for the hefty price of one hundred million yen.
The manga beautifully explores the consequences and moral dilemmas surrounding the protagonist's decision. As he grapples with the newfound lease on life, he encounters various characters and experiences that challenge his perceptions of mortality and the meaning of existence. One of the manga's strengths lies in its character development. The protagonist ... 
Dec 24, 2023
A spoiler-free review, don't worry.
This could be a hit-or-miss for certain readers and honestly I didn't have high expectation of this manga when I read the first chapter. Well, what do you expect if the synopsis itself tells you that this MC has sold his lifespan for a few bucks and waiting for his life to end? I expected it to be a downer piece but as I went along the chapters, I had this sense of dread reading it, knowing that the end will surely come. Oh boy, it was a ride - feeling of dread, disgust, hope, love, warmth, happiness, hate, et cetera...all of them wrapped ... 
Feb 10, 2019
have you really think about what will you do if you know that you only have few days to live ?
i found this manga while scrolling through the top manga list and i was quite surprised to see a 16 chapters manga to be on the top list. since it's not that much, i decided to read it in hopes to have a relaxing day reading something that is worth the time and oh boy i would say that i would sell my lifespan just to have an alternate version of the main characters not in the same state as they are in the manga. this manga ... 
Jan 25, 2021
As it's known by its English title, "I sold my life for ten thousand yen per year" did hardly anything for me despite how high my expectations were of it. Granted, I did not read the novel that this is based on, so I can't comment on it as a whole, but just going off of this manga, this was a huge disappointment. I was recommended it by many of my close friends, but I fail to see what any of them assumed I'd enjoy out of this.
STORY: 5/10 The story is the definition of mediocre. It has a premise straight out of the tripe ...
Apr 24, 2023
"3 Days of Happiness" is a powerful and emotionally charged manga that tells the story of a young man who sells his remaining lifespan for a large sum of money. The story explores themes of life, death, regret, and the value of time, and it does so with a deft touch that is both heart-wrenching and thought-provoking.
The main character, Kusunoki, is a relatable and sympathetic protagonist who is struggling to find meaning in his life. His decision to sell his lifespan is a desperate attempt to escape his mundane existence, but it ultimately leads to a realization of the true value of life and time. The ... 
Oct 19, 2023
"Better to have loved than to have never loved at all", is a particular quote I'm reminded of when thinking of this one.
The art has its own charm and style I grew to truly appreciate. The story is no less than masterful in its own journey, reflection and execution in regards to human value, contempt, regret, sadness, happiness, appreciation, and love, each to their own respective aspects. The story and its chapters are conveyed in a direct, interesting and simple manner which made it hard to not move on to the next chapter. And thus I end finishing it the same day as I ... 
Feb 1, 2018
Before I start, I have to say that this story made me sick to my stomach... And I wish I could be sick once more because the author's thoughts are so accurately portrayed you find yourself if only for a second, becoming the characters.
The story is given to you in the first chapter with enough mystery laced through to keep you interested and because of this, as a reader, I found myself fighting the ending. You know what the future holds, and you want to run. Story - Absolutely god tier 10/10 Art gets the job done. Nothing stellar so 8-9/10. (9 because I love ...
Nov 2, 2021
Spoilers!
What’s so beautiful about this story is the subjective understanding of what happiness is, and what gives life meaning. We find the main character, Kusunoki, at a failing point in his life, where to find any enjoyment out of the life he no longer cares for, he decides to sell the rest of his life away. Ultimately, the story transitions to one of reconciliation in the face of tragedy between Kusunoki and Miyagi. The build up to their relationship is beautifully developed, to the point where I truly didn’t even expect there to be a ...
Aug 15, 2021
Very wakapog
H-hey, D-Don't play with my feelings! What the fvck is the meaning of this,man? Just what the fvck??? Man it was full of happyness and wholesomeness,YOU SOLD IT ALL! YOU SOLD MY FEELINGS,MY HAPPYNESS!!!!!!! Damn dude just why...WHYYYY GODDAMN IT ... 
Jul 6, 2021
I honestly don't have a lot to say hence why short. Also, this is another extremely late upload relative to when I have finished reading this.
It seems everywhere you go there is that pessimistic title for you to watch or read in this medium. It goes with no question as to why, sometimes the dark things in life get the most of us, so obviously people can relate (I honestly have no clue why they exist tho, you are asking the wrong person). In any case, the whole theme of someone being at the bottom of the barrel in their life seems to be loved ... |
