Human Metamorphosis is a satirical Manga that compares human society to the insect world. The story revolves around a cunning woman named Tomura Toshiko, a genius writer who wins the prestigious Akutagawa Prize for her novel. However, during the award ceremony, it is revealed that Toshiko's success came at a cost. Her former roommate, Usuba Kageri, committed suicide after discovering that Toshiko had plagiarized her work to win the prize. As the story unfolds, readers learn that Toshiko has a pattern of manipulative behavior, preying on talented individuals to steal their ideas and pass them off as her own. Despite her facade of success, Toshiko's dark secrets threaten to unravel her entire career.