Black Paradox follows four strangers—Maruso, Taburo, Pii-tan, and Baracchi—who meet through a suicide website with plans to end their lives together. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they uncover a mysterious portal that leads them to a bizarre and terrifying destiny. Each member of the group carries secrets and struggles that intertwine with the dark forces they encounter, blurring the line between life and death.
Junji Ito masterfully blends psychological tension with cosmic horror, creating a story that explores despair, identity, and the human desire for escape. Black Paradox is a haunting and thought-provoking tale where the characters’ search for release unravels into a chilling confrontation with the unknown.