: The book’s Japanese copyright is held by Ohta Publishing, and the original work remains in copyright. No legitimate "public domain" English version exists.

Because the Japanese criminal code only censors graphical depictions of sexual organs, the book was . However, several Japanese prefectures designated it as yugaitosho (a book “harmful to youth”), which restricts its sale to minors. Other prefectures, including Tokyo, decided against such a designation.

"The Complete Manual of Suicide" (kanzennaru jisatsu manyuaru in Japanese) by Wataru Tsurumi is a controversial and highly sensitive topic. The book, written in Japanese, was first published in 1993 and has been the subject of much debate and criticism due to its detailed descriptions of methods of suicide.

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The Complete Manual of Suicide, also known as "Jigoku no Shokai" in Japanese, is a comprehensive guide that provides detailed information on various methods of suicide. The book is divided into several sections, each discussing a specific aspect of suicide, including:

Wataru Tsurumi was a Japanese author and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics such as existentialism, nihilism, and social critique. Born in 1938, Tsurumi was known for his provocative and often unconventional writings on Japanese society and culture. His work on "The Complete Manual of Suicide" was intended to be a critique of societal pressures and the struggles faced by individuals in Japan.