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Description
An anthology manga containing 8 short stories based around the theme "ZQN" (From "I Am a Hero")
1. Even If I Become a ZQN (Mizusawa Etsuko)
2. Ghost of a Smile (Yokoyari Mengo)
3. The Place Where the Zombies are (Ishiguro Masakazu)
4. Adolescence of the Dead (Ojiro Makoto)
5. She is a Slow Walker (Ito Junji)
6. Mister Ogre, Over Here (Torikai Akane)
7. I Am Not a Hero (Nogizaka Taro)
8. I Am a Hero Untold Creation Story (Yoshimoto Kouji)
1. Even If I Become a ZQN (Mizusawa Etsuko)
2. Ghost of a Smile (Yokoyari Mengo)
3. The Place Where the Zombies are (Ishiguro Masakazu)
4. Adolescence of the Dead (Ojiro Makoto)
5. She is a Slow Walker (Ito Junji)
6. Mister Ogre, Over Here (Torikai Akane)
7. I Am Not a Hero (Nogizaka Taro)
8. I Am a Hero Untold Creation Story (Yoshimoto Kouji)
Type
Manga
Related Series
I Am a Hero (Main Story)
Associated Names
8 историй ZQN
Adolescence of the Dead
Even If I Become a ZQN
Ghost of a Smile
I AM A HERO Koushiki Comic Anthology: 8 Tales of the ZQN
I Am a Hero Untold Creation Story
I Am Not a Hero
Mister Ogre, Over Here
She is a Slow Walker
The Place Where the Zombies Are
アイアムアヒーロー 公式アンソロジーコミック: 8 TALES OF THE ZQN
아이엠어히어로 공식 앤솔로지 : 8 TALES OF THE ZQN
Adolescence of the Dead
Even If I Become a ZQN
Ghost of a Smile
I AM A HERO Koushiki Comic Anthology: 8 Tales of the ZQN
I Am a Hero Untold Creation Story
I Am Not a Hero
Mister Ogre, Over Here
She is a Slow Walker
The Place Where the Zombies Are
アイアムアヒーロー 公式アンソロジーコミック: 8 TALES OF THE ZQN
아이엠어히어로 공식 앤솔로지 : 8 TALES OF THE ZQN
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Latest Release(s)
v.1 c.8 by Todome! over 7 years ago
v.1 c.7 by Todome! over 7 years ago
v.1 c.6 by Todome! over 7 years ago
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v.1 c.7 by Todome! over 7 years ago
v.1 c.6 by Todome! over 7 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
1 Volume (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
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User Rating
Average: 6.4 / 10.0 (63 votes)
Bayesian Average: 6.37 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 6.37 / 10.0
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Last Updated
November 4th 2018, 2:50pm
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Recommendations
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Author(s)
Hanazawa Kengo
Ishiguro Masakazu
Ito Junji
Mizusawa Etsuko
Nogizaka Taro
Ojiro Makoto
Torikai Akane
Yokoyari Mengo
YOSHIMOTO Kouji
Ishiguro Masakazu
Ito Junji
Mizusawa Etsuko
Nogizaka Taro
Ojiro Makoto
Torikai Akane
Yokoyari Mengo
YOSHIMOTO Kouji
Artist(s)
Hanazawa Kengo
Ishiguro Masakazu
Ito Junji
Mizusawa Etsuko
Nogizaka Taro
Ojiro Makoto
Torikai Akane
Yokoyari Mengo
YOSHIMOTO Kouji
Ishiguro Masakazu
Ito Junji
Mizusawa Etsuko
Nogizaka Taro
Ojiro Makoto
Torikai Akane
Yokoyari Mengo
YOSHIMOTO Kouji
Year
2016
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
N/A
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #719 (+36)
Monthly Pos #1599 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2853 (+119)
6 Month Pos #3386 (+790)
Year Pos #4784 (+109)
Monthly Pos #1599 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2853 (+119)
6 Month Pos #3386 (+790)
Year Pos #4784 (+109)
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A mixed bag
by sweetdevil
October 5th, 2021, 2:50am
October 5th, 2021, 2:50am
Rating: 7.0 / 10.0
This anthology offers us 7 stories by 7 different mangaka in the universe of I am a Hero (IAAH), plus a making-of documentary that peeks into the life of mangaka Kengo Hanazawa before and during the serialization of IAAH. What this means is that you should expect varying levels of quality and shifts in mood between chapters, which might come across as unpleasant if you jump into this right after finishing IAAH.
1. Even If I Become a ZQN (Mizusawa Etsuko) - a short chapter that takes place around the climax of IAAH, following a couple who fret over their sex life as Hideo is doing his own thing. The art style is on the moe side and the mood is light and fluffy; if zombies weren't brought up, you'd think this wasn't about them at all.
2. Ghost of a Smile (Yokoyari Mengo) - a look into the relationship between Hiromi of IAAH and her supposed best friend Sae. Doesn't offer much that we haven't already seen; taken as a standalone work, it has nothing to do with zombies. Neat art. This and chapter 1 (very briefly) are the only chapters that directly relate to IAAH.
3. The Place Where the Zombies are (Ishiguro Masakazu) - a mostly satirical chapter on how the society of the living is addressing their zombie problem — some more..."affectionately" than others. The shift between the two stories is abrupt and I wouldn't have figured out that the girl is the common element if someone hadn't pointed it out. Art is OK.
4. Adolescence of the Dead (Ojiro Makoto) - probably the closest in tone and writing to IAAH, this oneshot follows two acquaintances stuck together taking shelter in a van during the outbreak. The art is among the best in this volume and I liked the dynamic of the two characters.
5. She is a Slow Walker (Ito Junji) - a classic Junji Ito story that, true to his style, combines horror with silliness and absurdity. The outcome is somewhat expected if you've read his works before, but it's still a fun chapter rife with references to other zombie media (especially old Italian zombie flicks) that Ito is such a big fan of. The art is his usual fare, including characters that look like pretty much every Ito man and woman does.
6. Mister Ogre, Over Here (Torikai Akane) - quite possibly the most intriguing story of the bunch. Can be interpreted as: a zombie story within the universe of IAAH; a metaphor for jealousy and regret leading to losing one's self; or (if taken as a standalone story) a story about a woman resorting to the services of a witch to gain what she wants. Excellent art.
7. I Am Not a Hero (Nogizaka Taro) - considering how it starts, I wasn't expecting much from this story, but it turns out surprisingly good in the end. Nogizaka's art syle is very distinct and I instantly recognized it from Yuureitou. The last page features a neat callback to the title/main theme of IAAH.
8. I Am a Hero Untold Creation Story (Yoshimoto Kouji) - a look into how IAAH came to be, from Kengo Hanazawa's years in school to his career as a mangaka. Doesn't shy away from stating more "unsavory" details about IAAH's mangaka, such as him telling dirty jokes a lot, liking porn, and being awkward around women (an addition which is appreciated, considering that most notes about authors only feature nice or neutral stuff). The art style is reminiscent of early Disney in terms of proportions and facial expressions. Worth a read if you're interested in the backstory of IAAH and want to find out more about its mangaka. Incidentally, this is also the longest chapter in the manga.
All in all, if I were to categorize the chapters, it'd be so:
Excellent: 5 (She is a Slow Walker), 6 (Mister Ogre, Over Here)
Good: 4 (Adolescence of the Dead), 7 (I Am Not a Hero), 8 (I Am a Hero Untold Creation Story)
Decent: 1 (Even If I Become a ZQN)
Meh: 2 (Ghost of a Smile), 3 (The Place Where the Zombies are)
... Last updated on October 5th, 2021, 2:56am
1. Even If I Become a ZQN (Mizusawa Etsuko) - a short chapter that takes place around the climax of IAAH, following a couple who fret over their sex life as Hideo is doing his own thing. The art style is on the moe side and the mood is light and fluffy; if zombies weren't brought up, you'd think this wasn't about them at all.
2. Ghost of a Smile (Yokoyari Mengo) - a look into the relationship between Hiromi of IAAH and her supposed best friend Sae. Doesn't offer much that we haven't already seen; taken as a standalone work, it has nothing to do with zombies. Neat art. This and chapter 1 (very briefly) are the only chapters that directly relate to IAAH.
3. The Place Where the Zombies are (Ishiguro Masakazu) - a mostly satirical chapter on how the society of the living is addressing their zombie problem — some more..."affectionately" than others. The shift between the two stories is abrupt and I wouldn't have figured out that the girl is the common element if someone hadn't pointed it out. Art is OK.
4. Adolescence of the Dead (Ojiro Makoto) - probably the closest in tone and writing to IAAH, this oneshot follows two acquaintances stuck together taking shelter in a van during the outbreak. The art is among the best in this volume and I liked the dynamic of the two characters.
5. She is a Slow Walker (Ito Junji) - a classic Junji Ito story that, true to his style, combines horror with silliness and absurdity. The outcome is somewhat expected if you've read his works before, but it's still a fun chapter rife with references to other zombie media (especially old Italian zombie flicks) that Ito is such a big fan of. The art is his usual fare, including characters that look like pretty much every Ito man and woman does.
6. Mister Ogre, Over Here (Torikai Akane) - quite possibly the most intriguing story of the bunch. Can be interpreted as: a zombie story within the universe of IAAH; a metaphor for jealousy and regret leading to losing one's self; or (if taken as a standalone story) a story about a woman resorting to the services of a witch to gain what she wants. Excellent art.
7. I Am Not a Hero (Nogizaka Taro) - considering how it starts, I wasn't expecting much from this story, but it turns out surprisingly good in the end. Nogizaka's art syle is very distinct and I instantly recognized it from Yuureitou. The last page features a neat callback to the title/main theme of IAAH.
8. I Am a Hero Untold Creation Story (Yoshimoto Kouji) - a look into how IAAH came to be, from Kengo Hanazawa's years in school to his career as a mangaka. Doesn't shy away from stating more "unsavory" details about IAAH's mangaka, such as him telling dirty jokes a lot, liking porn, and being awkward around women (an addition which is appreciated, considering that most notes about authors only feature nice or neutral stuff). The art style is reminiscent of early Disney in terms of proportions and facial expressions. Worth a read if you're interested in the backstory of IAAH and want to find out more about its mangaka. Incidentally, this is also the longest chapter in the manga.
All in all, if I were to categorize the chapters, it'd be so:
Excellent: 5 (She is a Slow Walker), 6 (Mister Ogre, Over Here)
Good: 4 (Adolescence of the Dead), 7 (I Am Not a Hero), 8 (I Am a Hero Untold Creation Story)
Decent: 1 (Even If I Become a ZQN)
Meh: 2 (Ghost of a Smile), 3 (The Place Where the Zombies are)
... Last updated on October 5th, 2021, 2:56am
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