New Liaozhai Zhiyi: The Woman Spider

STORY

The story is set in wartime Japan and follows two painters, Seiji and Gentaro, who are both in love with a beautiful girl named Yuki. They compete for her affection, but ultimately, Yuki chooses Seiji. In a fit of anger, Gentaro strangles her. Meanwhile, Seiji is arrested by a special police force due to his anti-war beliefs, and, after being tortured, he loses his sight. Despite this tragedy, Seiji continues to paint, with the help of a woman he believes to be Yuki.