Igai - The Play Dead/Alive

In the pages of Igai - The Play Dead/Alive, a mysterious affliction turns the dead into living puppets, blurring the line between life and death. Published by Glénat from 2016 to 2019 across nine issues, this French series explores survival and identity in a world where no one can be trusted—not even the deceased. The work is most closely associated with writer and artist Tsukasa, whose moody, atmospheric style gives the horror a hauntingly intimate edge. It matters as a compact, self-contained thriller that reimagines zombie lore through a psychological lens, earning a dedicated cult following for its taut storytelling and unsettling twists.