Strange Tale Of Panorama Island by Suehiro Maruo

Set in early 20th-century Japan, this surreal and macabre tale follows the story of a struggling writer who assumes the identity of his wealthy doppelgänger after the latter's untimely death. Seizing the opportunity to escape his mundane life, he uses his newfound wealth to construct a fantastical island paradise filled with bizarre and extravagant wonders. As he indulges in his hedonistic dreams, the line between reality and illusion blurs, leading to a chilling exploration of obsession, identity, and the dark side of human ambition.