The remote town of North Hill is locked behind a strict quarantine to prevent the spread of Couper disease, a mysterious and brutal affliction that turns ordinary people into mindless cannibals. Young soldier Billy, driven by a devotion that transcends the chaos of a crumbling world, returns to his hometown for the first time in six years to find the woman he loves. In Moriya Shiro's Astro Baby (2024), Billy must navigate a landscape of unimaginable horrors where the boundaries between humanity and monstrosity have been erased. As he descends into the heart of the quarantine zone, the central tension explores whether love can survive in a place defined by primal hunger and post-apocalyptic despair. The story plunges the reader into a visceral struggle for survival that tests every fiber of Billy's resolve. This completed sci-fi thriller is an essential read for fans of dark, post-apocalyptic action and high-stakes emotional journeys. Now complete, it is an unmissable exploration of the human spirit pushed to its absolute breaking point. Prepare to be captivated by a nightmare where the past and the present collide in a fight for a future that may already be lost.

Status: Completed
Year: 2024-02-03
Original Language: 🇯🇵 Japanese
Author(s): Moriya Shiro
Artist(s): Moriya Shiro
Genres: Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller
Themes: Survival, Post-Apocalyptic
Content Rating: safe