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: #462 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #59
Members: 176,073
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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 blah, blah, blah" as we contemplate all the things we could've done differently had we internalized just how short and unforgiving father time 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 all seem futile? Afterall, if you know *eactly* when you'll die wouldn't every subsequent breathe be filled with the dreadful air of certainty? Is the fact that we don't know when ... 
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 ... 
Dec 24, 2023 Mixed Feelings Well-written 
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 ... 
Jan 25, 2021 Not Recommended Funny 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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. 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ...
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 ... 
Mar 26, 2021
Found this when going down the MAL top manga that isn't too long but shorter ones to read. Been trying to read ones that never got anime adaptation as I don't have a lot of manga on my list. And boy was I glad I found this one.
What would you do with the time you have remaining? Knowing not how much time we have left, I was glad I could've read this beautiful story that deals with such. If you love romance and just want a good sweet story with a lot of feels, I would say this is one to pick up. I ... 
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 which made me finish it the same day as I started. ... 
Jan 17, 2020
Ranked 35th highest rated manga on MAL, I decided to give this a shot at only 18 chapters. Here is my review:
Story: The story is very good, I scored it an 8. Since this is such a highly rated manga, I'll focus on why I only scored it an 8 and not a 10 like most other reviewers. First, at 18 chapters, it could have been a little bit longer, and developed the relationship between the two characters a bit more, or delve into each others emotions about the people in their past. I thoroughly enjoyed how the author brought the two together, and the ... 
Feb 7, 2021
I hate this. I hate this series and I fucking despise how good the story is. Bittersweet frickin chocolate.
If you've ever fought with depression, the feeling of loneliness and no self-worth, this short read will feel like a stab and twist to you. I did thoroughly enjoy this despite hating it. All I can say is if your down in the dumps dont read it, its not worth having this feeling. EVER! I dont really want to write a longer review but I guess. The MC's life truly isnt worth living, even in the future his life was going to only get far far ... 
Jul 3, 2019
I am going to be rather short for this one.
There comes a time where a work of art just brings this ever-swirling vortex of emotion or thoughts into being. When the last page transpired before my eyes I was simply astounded inside, not the kind of awe you get from something exhilarating or inspiring, but rather, it leaves a truth that we should all etch into our minds : Life is shorter than we think. Every second can be endowed with endless possibilities. In a span of time so short, one can achieve more than he/she can even think of, even if it would ... |
