Aki Kaneda's ``Deddon Talk'' was released today, May 22nd.
The Post-Pandemic World
One year has passed since the end of the unprecedented zombie pandemic. In Japan, research has revealed that there are two types of zombies: those with severe symptoms and those with mild symptoms, and those with mild symptoms do not have the ability to infect people and do not attack humans.
Unlikely Friendships
Yamada, a high school boy, carries his childhood friend Sakamoto, who has mild zombie symptoms, with him during his school days. As a zombie, Sakamoto is unable to speak and cannot see his emotions, whether he is laughing or angry. Matsubara, a junior student whose mother has mild zombie symptoms, joins them, and the three of them start working together, but... The work was serialized in Monthly Afternoon (Kodansha).
Themes and Inspiration
The series explores the themes of friendship, coexistence, and the human condition in a world that has been forever changed by the pandemic. With its unique take on the zombie genre, Deddon Talk is sure to captivate readers and leave them wondering about the possibilities of a post-pandemic world.
