Dementia 21

In Dementia 21 (2023–2024), a two-issue series from Huber Editions, writer and artist Shintaro Kago conjures a surreal, grotesque world where an elderly home-care worker navigates a reality warped by absurdist horror and bodily metamorphosis. Known for his boundary-pushing ero-guro style, Kago delivers a compact, visually inventive nightmare that distills his signature blend of black comedy and psychological unease. This series matters as a potent, concentrated dose of his singular vision, showcasing his ability to unsettle and entertain within a tight narrative frame.