The official website for the anime adaptation of Haro Aso and Kotaro Takata’s “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” manga has revealed the adjusted broadcast schedule due to production delays. The sixth episode’s release has been postponed to August 27, followed by the seventh episode on September 3.
A recap episode is set for September 10, while the eighth and ninth episodes are scheduled for September 17 and 24, respectively. Also, the release dates for episodes 10-12 will be disclosed at a later time due to the production delay’s impact.
The anime’s progression has seen a few reschedulings, including the fifth episode being pushed back by a week, and a special program taking its place. The fourth episode experienced a similar delay, airing a day later on select streaming platforms due to production circumstances. The anime premiered in Japan on July 9 via Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix.
In a world where zombies roam, life hasn’t lost its zest. Our main character, Akira, finds himself in this post-apocalyptic scenario. But instead of just surviving, he’s determined to thrive. Armed with a bucket list that’s as quirky as it is heartwarming, Akira sets out on a mission to make the most of this unexpected new world.
Zom 100: Staff, Cast, Plot
The anime adaptation of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is directed by Kazuki Kawagoe, accompanied by Hanako Ueda as assistant director, and produced by BUG FILMS. The series scripts are overseen by Hiroshi Seko, the character designs are handled by Kii Tanaka, and Junpei Fukuchi is the zombie designer.
Makoto Miyazaki composes the music. KANA-BOON performs the opening theme song, Song of the Dead, and Shiyui performs the ending theme song, Happiness of the Dead.
The cast includes Shūichirō Umeda as protagonist Akira Tendo. Tomori Kusunoki is the heroine Shizuka Mikazuki, a worker in a foreign finance company who mirrors Akira as the logical one, and has an internal list of “100 things you must do to not become a zombie.” Makoto Furukawa plays Kenichiro Ryuzaki, while Minami Takahashi as Beatrix Amerhauser.
The Plot
Escaping the mundane grind of wage slavery, surviving a zombie apocalypse becomes a thrilling alternative for Akira. After enduring years of torture under a soul-crushing company, life’s vibrant colors have dimmed. In a cluttered apartment with dismal pay, even confessing his feelings to a stunning co-worker feels impossible.
However, when the town falls victim to a zombie outbreak, Akira seizes the opportunity to break free from the miserable all-day and night working days. Determined to check off all 100 bucket list items, he starts a journey to savor life’s adventures before the final curtain falls.
From crossing off bizarre tasks to forming unlikely friendships, the story takes us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and undead escapades. With a unique blend of zombie chaos and personal growth, Zom 100 is here to show that even in the face of zombies, life can be lived to the fullest.
With one of the best-directed pilot episodes, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead gained immense attention in almost no time. If you’re familiar with anitubers, then you must know the famous, trustworthy Gigguk made a YouTube video claiming that Zom 100 deserves all the hype it gets.
Not only is this anime becoming one of the best animated and directed adaptations in recent years, but it’s also set to become an award-winning anime in the near future.
