The vibrant zombie apocalypse comedy Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is now fully streamable on Crunchyroll and Hulu, complete with English dub and subtitle options. The series, animated by BUG FILMS, adapts Haro Aso and Kotaro Takata's manga of the same name, offering a surreal and often humorous take on societal collapse.
Zom 100 follows Akira Tendo, an overworked office drone whose life is utterly transformed when a zombie outbreak finally frees him from his soul-crushing job. Instead of despair, he embraces the apocalypse, creating a bucket list of 100 things he wants to do before becoming a zombie himself. This premise allows for a unique blend of action, comedy, and surprisingly heartfelt moments.
Despite production challenges that led to a staggered release, the complete 12-episode season is now available. The anime boasts a 7.7 rating on MyAnimeList from over 328,000 voters, indicating its broad appeal. Its visual style, characterized by its bright, almost oversaturated color palette juxtaposed with gory zombie action, is a standout feature.
Produced by a consortium including VIZ Media and Shogakukan, Zom 100 leans into its seinen roots with themes of survival, societal critique, and the search for meaning amidst chaos. It's a refreshing entry in the zombie genre, prioritizing catharsis and the pursuit of life's simple pleasures over dread.
