Maya's Funeral Procession, established in 1972, features a unique style by Ichijo that blends the rapidly evolving shoujo style, inspired by Osamu Tezuka's designs, with the blockier Gothic horror style, reminiscent of woodcuts. The solid blacks and bright whites, coupled with the hand-drawn aesthetic and stunning panel arrangements, contribute to its allure.
On her way to her family's new countryside residence, Reina, an innocent young girl, catches sight of a tall, striking woman lurking in the shadows. Intrigued by the enigmatic Maya and neglected by her parents, Reina falls under her trance. Nonetheless, Reina's chances of happiness may be jeopardized by dark family secrets. This early shoujo-ai (girls' love or lesbian romance) manga is a dramatic Gothic tale fit for an Edgar Allan Poe compilation.
