An East Asian comedian working as a caretaker at a euthanasia park, finding hope and connection in the midst of helping families say goodbye to loved ones.

A Japanese immigrant who, while in a coma due to a virus, finds his voice and advocates for humanity in a shared consciousness with other afflicted individuals.

A head scientist developing pigs with human organs for transplants, who finds an opportunity for healing and redemption through his work and relationship with a sentient pig named Snortorious.

A hotel manager struggling with indecision in his life, whose stagnation prevents him from meaningful personal growth or closure with his family.

A nameless narrator grappling with the decline of his repair business and the loss of his wife, finding hope for change through his relationship with his son.

A researcher focused on bodily decomposition and the impact of the plague, navigating complex personal relationships while contributing to the search for a cure.

A scientist researching space travel propulsion who balances the prospect of humanity's future with personal loss and responsibility, especially concerning his son.

An artist and Cliff's widow who, through art and collaboration, processes grief and maintains hope for the future while on a cosmic journey.

A lawyer who wakes from a coma to find his family deceased, trying to rebuild a sense of community and normalcy through connecting with his neighbors.

A young Japanese man without a job or home, whose encounter with a tragedy drives him to seek support from his mother and embrace the importance of community.

Enigmatic narrator who reflects on love and loss in the aftermath of the plague, highlighting the transformation of death ceremonies into an art form.

A Japanese woman who returns from the U.S. to Japan for her grandmother's memorial, seeking to balance familial obligations and boundaries while planning for her future.

A member of an intelligent race responsible for Earth's development, who plays a pivotal role in both the challenges and solutions faced by humanity.