Tokyo Summer of the Dead - O Verão dos Mortos-Vivos #4

Tokyo Summer of the Dead, known in Portuguese as O Verão dos Mortos-Vivos, is a seinen manga series written and illustrated by Shiichi Kugura. Originally serialized in Japan, the work follows a group of students struggling to survive amidst a sudden zombie outbreak in Tokyo during an intense heatwave. The series blends elements of social commentary with visceral survival horror, exploring how human nature shifts when typical societal structures collapse under the pressure of a catastrophic event.

The fourth volume serves as a critical midpoint in the series, deepening the character dynamics and increasing the tension as the protagonists navigate the perils of a quarantined city. Kugura’s artistic style relies on high-contrast black-and-white panels to emphasize the oppressive atmosphere of the urban wasteland. Upon its release in international markets like Brazil, the series was noted by readers for its bleak, unflinching approach to the zombie genre, distinguishing it from more action-oriented titles of the time.