Why you shouldn't wish for death / black paradox by junji ito

Black Paradox" is a captivating manga that delves into horror and madness, enthralling readers with its haunting themes and mind-bending plot. In the first chapter of "Black Paradox," we are introduced to four individuals: Taburo, Piitan, Baracchi, and Maruso, who come together through a website called Black Paradox with the common intention of ending their lives. As they embark on a fateful journey, driving together, the eerie presence of the Black Paradox looms over them.
Each character carries their unique burden, intricately tied to the concept of the Black Paradox. Maruso, plagued by anxiety and a dark foreboding, sees visions of impending disasters that only heighten her despair. Taburo, consumed by a haunting belief, sees his doppelganger as an ominous sign of imminent death drawing near. Piitan, overshadowed by his humanoid creation, grapples with a sense of insignificance and purposelessness that the Black Paradox seems to amplify. And Baracchi, tormented by her reflection in the mirror, finds herself propelled towards self-destruction under the influence of the Black Paradox's sinister presence.
As the characters traverse through this nightmarish journey, encountering their doppelgangers and witnessing bizarre phenomena, the true nature of the Black Paradox begins to unravel, leading them to a shocking revelation that defies all rational explanation. With each occurrence, the inescapable grip of the Black Paradox tightens around their lives, blurring the boundaries between reality and illusion, sanity and madness.
In "Black Paradox," the titular concept is a constant reminder of the characters' intertwined destinies and the inexplicable forces that shape their lives. The manga masterfully weaves the theme of the Black Paradox throughout its pages, immersing readers in a gripping tale of psychological turmoil and supernatural mystery. Prepare to be captivated and unsettled as you unravel the enigmatic layers of the Black Paradox alongside the characters, questioning the nature of existence and the boundaries of the human mind.Show more

Timestamp
0:00 intro
0:28 Chapter 1
3:20 Chapter 2
6:18 Chapter 3
10:42 Chapter 4
14:55 Chapter 5
18:28 Final Chapter
23:54 outro