I Am a Hero

Synopsis

A mentally unhinged manga artist witnesses the beginning of a zombie outbreak in Tokyo, and he’s certain of only two things: he’s destined to be the city’s hero, and he possesses something quite rare in Japan—an actual firearm! (Source: Dark Horse) Notes: Nominated for the 3rd and 4th Manga Taisho Award (2010). Includes a new epilogue chapter that was released 4 years after the official end of the manga.

About

I Am a Hero is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2009, spanning 265 chapters, collected across 22 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2021).

Why readers enjoy I Am a Hero

I Am a Hero appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Horror, Psychological elements. This combination of Action, Horror, Psychological sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

I Am a Hero is written by Kengo Hanazawa, with art by Kengo Hanazawa.

Reception

I Am a Hero holds an average score of 7.4 out of 10 on AniList, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated readership, with 1,105 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout I Am a Hero include: Seinen, Survival, Post-Apocalyptic, Male Protagonist, Guns, Gore, Body Horror, Urban. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.