I Sold My Life for Ten Thousand Yen per Year is a hauntingly intimate psychological drama manga that explores the value of life, time, and human connection through a quietly devastating premise, following Kusunoki, a directionless young man drowning in debt and despair who discovers a mysterious shop where he can sell years of his remaining lifespan for cash, only to learn that his life is valued at a shockingly low price, forcing him to confront his worth, regrets, and the meaning of living as he spends his final months forming fragile relationships, reflecting on missed chances, and discovering small moments of beauty in an otherwise bleak existence, unfolding with restrained dialogue, subtle emotions, and philosophical depth that transforms everyday interactions into profound reflections on mortality, purpose, and self-acceptance, widely praised for its emotional realism, minimalist storytelling, and lingering impact that resonates deeply with readers seeking thoughtful, mature narratives, also known as I Sold My Life for 10,000 Yen per Year, Three Days of Happiness, Jumyou wo Kaitotte Moratta. Ichinen ni Tsuki, Ichimanen de, 寿命を買い取ってもらった。一年につき、一万円で, Three Days of Happiness manga, existential drama manga, life value manga, and philosophical slice of life manga.