The anonymous protagonist is diagnosed with a terminal illness shortly after his twentieth birthday, and is admitted to a hospital in Mito, Ibaraki. There he meets Setsumi, a woman a few years older, who is also terminally ill. Finding that they both reject to die either in hospital or at home, they steal a car and run away together.
CreatorKataoka Tomo
Narcissu 1st
Aug 5, 2005
The original story of a terminally ill young man and Setsumi Sakura on the 7th floor hospice, embarking on a final road trip.
Narcissu Side 2nd
May 15, 2007
Prequel focusing on Himeko, a former helper turned patient, and her summer encounter with Setsumi.
Himeko's Epilogue
Jan 27, 2016
Direct follow-up to Side 2nd, wrapping Himeko's arc.
Narcissu: A Little Iris
Apr 18, 2016
Standalone side story in a medieval-like setting, exploring desires to live or die.
Zero
Aug 12, 2016
Prequel origin of the 7th floor hospice rules in 1970s Japan, following two kids and the wall between the living and dying.
Sumire
Mar 11, 2017
New tale of two girls—one dying, one desiring death—filled with regrets and profound encounters.
