アイアムアヒーロー [Ai Amu a Hīrō]

In the pages of I Am a Hero (2009–2017), manga creator Kengo Hanazawa crafts a harrowing, grounded zombie apocalypse from the perspective of an ordinary, unassuming manga assistant. Published by Shogakukan across 22 volumes, the series follows Hideo Suzuki, a man whose mundane life is shattered when a mysterious infection turns Tokyo into a nightmare. Hanazawa’s singular vision as both writer and artist imbues the story with a claustrophobic realism, focusing on the fragility of normalcy and the human will to survive. Its unflinching, character-driven horror makes it a standout in the genre, offering a haunting meditation on isolation and resilience.