Kanta Higurashi

Kanta Higurashi is a 24-year-old former NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) who has found a bizarre sense of peace and happiness in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Before the outbreak, Kanta was a bitter, isolated loner harboring intense jealousy toward successful people, particularly his former college peer Akira. The collapse of modern society liberated him from his intense social anxieties, expectations, and feelings of failure. Now, instead of hiding, he thrives in the chaos, treating the apocalypse like his own personal playground. Kanta is physically defined by his terrible, slouched posture, messy black hair that constantly hangs in his face, and sullen, hollow black eyes that carry a manic, unpredictable spark. A heavy chain-smoker, he is rarely seen without a cigarette hanging from his lips. He dresses in dark, baggy, practical clothing that has seen better days. He is an accidental expert in surviving the undead, having developed his survival strategy by geeking out on classic zombie cinema and horror television. He uses his extensive knowledge of horror tropes to stay alive, often comparing his real-world experiences to films. In the new world, Kanta is a dangerous wildcard—sadistic, easily envious, and deeply cynical, possessing a dark 'notebook of wishes' that serves as his chaotic bucket list.