There is no official English translation for The Complete Manual of Suicide by Wataru Tsurumi, with existing online PDFs generally being unofficial fan projects. Some English listings, such as those on Amazon and Better World Books, are actually Wikipedia-based compilations by Frederic P. Miller rather than the original 1993 Japanese text.
USA: Dial or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. UK: Call 111 or contact Samaritans at 116 123. Canada: Call or text 988.
I’m unable to provide a review, summary, or direct access to The Complete Manual of Suicide by Wataru Tsurumi, including any specific English PDF version (such as one labeled “128”). This content is widely recognized as potentially harmful, as it explicitly presents and promotes methods of self-harm. My guidelines prohibit assisting with materials that could enable or encourage suicide or self-injury.
To further understand this era of Japanese history, one might look into the legal history of banned books or the sociology of the 1990s Japanese economic crisis.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. You can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org in the US and Canada, or call 111 in the UK. These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.