Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
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Synopsis
For three years, Akira Tendou got ground into dust by a black company, the kind of job that eats your sleep, your hobbies, and eventually your will to live. Then one morning he wakes up and Tokyo is full of zombies. His reaction? Pure relief. He doesn't have to go to work anymore. That's the core joke of Zom 100, and it lands harder than you'd expect. Instead of panicking, Akira makes a bucket list of 100 things he wants to do before he turns into a zombie, and suddenly this broken-down office drone is bursting with color and energy for the first time in years. The show literally shifts its palette: grey, lifeless corporate scenes give way to vibrant, almost painterly animation once Akira decides to actually live. BUG FILMS went hard on the visual contrast and it works. This is a 12-episode TV series based on a seinen manga, and the tone walks a neat line between genuine zombie survival tension and comedy that's more about reclaiming your life than it is about the apocalypse. The adult cast helps: these aren't teenagers figuring things out, they're burned-out twentysomethings who needed the world to end to start being honest with themselves. If you liked the comedic zombie energy of Shaun of the Dead or wanted something with the survival grit of I Am a Hero but way more fun, this fits right in that space. Highschool of the Dead fans might also vibe with it, though Zom 100 is more interested in existential dread than fan service.
Episode Guide
Characters
Akira Tendou
A former salaryman, Akira escapes a soul-crushing job during a zombie apocalypse to pursue his 100-item bucket list.
Robinson Zeno
Beatrix Amerhauser
A German zombie apocalypse survivor, Beatrix uses her Japan expertise and weaponry to aid Akira's group.
Post Laura
Kenichirou Ryuuzaki
Kencho, Akira's womanizing ex-rugby buddy, now a comedian-aspiring ex-real estate agent, joins Akira's post-apocalyptic bucket list adventure.
Mobus Xander
MANGA BRIDGE
This season covers Chapters 1-22 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 23.
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Seeing all those random people dealing with the outbreak in their own ways was actually pretty cool. It just makes the world feel bigger than just the main group.
This episode was actually pretty wild, some of the moments were just straight up ridiculous in a funny way. Kencho really carried the chaos here.
That contrast between the village vibe and everything else felt pretty striking. And the way the visuals shift depending on Akira’s mood was a really nice touch.
Seeing more of Shizuka’s past added a lot to her character, and the way she finally stood her ground felt really satisfying. It hit harder than I expected.
I could actually feel how uncomfortable Akira was in that situation, it got pretty tense. And yeah, that boss was seriously annoying, every time he showed up it just made things worse.
Kencho just doing whatever he wants after everything he went through was actually fun to watch. It’s kinda nice how the show keeps things light and even wholesome despite all the chaos.
Seeing the difference between Akira just wanting to enjoy life and Kencho going all in on survival mode was actually pretty funny. The whole bucket list idea just makes everything feel more fun instead of desperate.
Bro was actually happier seeing a zombie outbreak than going back to work, that’s how bad his job was. Seeing him suddenly feel free and enjoy life again was oddly satisfying.
i love the grey tones then colour used
It is comfort anime if you tired of life
Wonderful anime that can be easily relatable if you were to suddenly find yourself in a world turned into zombie apocalypse.
This episode is dark, wholesome, and hilarious all at the same time. Akira's post-apocalyptic, optimistic attitude shines here, and it's shown to be infectious. This episode explores friendships and how it's never too late to reconnect with an old friend after a long time.
It was fun seeing Beatrix show up fully geared, she really completes the group. The way each of them plays a different role just makes the team dynamic more enjoyable.
The pacing here felt pretty chill, and the censorship bits were actually kinda creative. Seeing the group come together like that was fun in its own way.
Akira just doing things without thinking while Shizuka overthinks everything makes their dynamic pretty fun to watch. And Kencho being… well, Kencho, still manages to steal the moment.
Akira was still pretty shaken, then Kencho just got hyped over that huge TV like nothing happened. The switch in mood felt kinda random but also funny.
Finale goes full anime brain. Fake zombie strat? Big brain energy. Higurashi’s breakdown was tragic, not just edgy. Ending = hopeful reset.
This one’s messy but emotional. Villain backstories hit, but pacing kinda all over the place. Still, Akira’s dad scenes carry HARD.
Uh oh. Tone shift again. Village arc starts chill then spirals fast. Higurashi intro = immediate bad vibes. Stakes suddenly real.
This feels like a breather episode—but in a good way. Found family energy. The treehouse metaphor hits: rebuilding life piece by piece.
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