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Billy’s come back home to protect those he loves from a parasitic alien infestation!

Created by Shiro Moriya | MoreLess about Astro Baby

The remote town of North Hill was devastated by a mysterious disease that originated from a fallen meteorite. The parasitic infestation, known as Couper disease, turned the residents into cannibals, forcing the town into lockdown to prevent the disease from spreading. Six years later, young Billy returns to his hometown of North Hill as a soldier full of hopes, only to have them crushed by a second meteorite! In a stroke of luck, Billy runs into his childhood crush Eleanor, who is about to have a baby she expects to raise on her own. Although Eleanor’s happy to see Billy, their reunion is cut short by a second unexpected meteorite that comes crashing into the hospital where Eleanor’s in labor!

Shiro Moriya is a Japanese manga creator. His published works on Shonen Jump+ include Soloist in a Cage and Astro Baby.

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Final Volume!

Astro Baby, Vol. 5

Xeno has a plan to stop Agnesium, even if it means he’ll die in the process. However, the monstrous couper has other ideas, setting its sights on Milenya and the kids instead! When Abby joins the fight, he discovers the identity of the couper inside Eleanor, as well as the truth about the duties he’s been devoted to all this time. Everything hinges on Billy arriving with Eleanor… How will the conflict between coupers and humankind conclude?!

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