Zombieland Saga

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Alternative Titles

Japanese: ゾンビランドサガ
English: Zombie Land Saga
German: Zombie Land Saga
French: Zombie Land Saga
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 4, 2018 to Dec 20, 2018
Premiered: Fall 2018
Broadcast: Thursdays at 23:30 (JST)
Licensors: Funimation
Studios: MAPPA
Source: Original
Genres: Award WinningAward Winning, ComedyComedy, SupernaturalSupernatural
Themes: Idols (Female)Idols (Female), MusicMusic, ParodyParody
Duration: 23 min. per ep.
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

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Score: 7.511 (scored by 238656238,656 users)
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Ranked: #18942
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Popularity: #455
Members: 493,727
Favorites: 3,187

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Both series are about Idols who trying to become best by their own way. The only difference is Zombieland Saga is more serious and horror-centric storyline while Love Live are more cheerful and has lighthearted storyline.  
report Recommended by Blade-Fang-Kaori
Historical figures are revived into the present to create an idol group. Complete with a strategist as the manager. Also, both series has a crazy and zany plot that is diverges from traditional idol anime. 
report Recommended by FireX
It's hard to say why they are so similar without spoiling either one, so I'd simply suggest if you've seen/are watching one, you should watch the other. 
report Recommended by ButadonMeitantei
I feel that both are idol animes that outstand from everyone else because both have different ways to tell their story, their are quite out of the formula and that's cool. Also i think that if you're not into idol animes you should start with these two, i don't think anyone can dislike it no mather how low are your expectations. 
report Recommended by Albertender
Dead teenagers trying to achieve their dreams even though they are already dead. Solving traumas from when they are still alive with their friendship. There are music and singing too 
report Recommended by dindasmart
These two shows are like sisters. While Idols and Maid Cafes might not seem similar, they are in practice, and the execution of each show is similarly intriguing, avoiding being a generic slice of life and really digging into the dark rotten underbelly of the industries they're about.  
report Recommended by Rahkshilord
They both are about idol groups but they make changes to the genre to turn it into an absurd comedy, in one case using zombies and in the other male-transformated magical girls as idols. 
report Recommended by SenyorQ
Zombieland Saga is the best zombie related comedy since Kore wa Zombie Desu Ka? Both are recommended if you ever thought you needed a zombie a comedy. Kore wa zombie desu ka is more on the shoen -y side while Zombieland Saga calls itself an idol show.  
report Recommended by mewtwo21
story on both anime is focus on idol group. i think almost all anime idol always has drama on it, with similar problem about popularity of their group, conflict between member, etc. however the difference is how they solve it as a group of idol, how the leader take a part on it and how other member support their leader. this 2 title i found it pretty interesting on how they manage the problem, if you have free time maybe you can try to watch this anime. if i would give this 2 anime score, maybe 7 is pretty decent. not bad, but not amazing/brilliant  read more 
report Recommended by alkga
Mix idols with death. Oshi no Ko is a lot more drama and less Idols, while Zombieland Saga is the opposite 
report Recommended by Douwobewow
prefecture of Saga or something these clips really get what the show is about or something 
report Recommended by TreezHD
If you like watching zombie in a cute and comedic manner, these shows are the best choice. Keep in mind that Sankarea tend to focus on the romance and drama between the main characters, as opposed to Zombieland Saga which is using over-the-top comedy as its main selling point. 
report Recommended by itsDespera
Did you like zombie idols? How about a robot idol to fill that void in your heart? Miss Monochrome the Animation is only four minutes per episode, so its perfect if you need a palette cleanser, but still want a cute comedy about not-so-typical idols. On the flip side, if you like stories about atypical idols and you just finished Miss Monochrome, Zombieland Saga fleshes out the concept (no pun intended) in really unique and engaging ways 
report Recommended by minniemoon
Listen, I'm not recommending this to you because they're similar in any way. No, I'm recommending this to you for the sake of Mamoru Miyano's flamboyant, energetic voice acting. These are the works where he shows his loud, dominating voice at his finest. 
report Recommended by MoonPhos
Wacky girls on a wacky journey to save their prefecture/small town, Cheer Fruits is essentialy Love Live but better aka it's like Love Live Sunshine if you want to see girls have fun, support each other, and work towards something that matters while being cute goofs watch it no seriously do it WATCH CHEER FRUITS DANG NABBIT AND ZOMBI TOO 
report Recommended by VanVeleca
- Tatsumi Koutarou from "Zombieland Saga" and Haruko Haruhara from new season "FLCL" have a many similarities in their behavior and madness. - Girls from both shows get into big trouble because of one person, which radically changes their lives. - Both shows have notes of madness, parody and comedy. 
report Recommended by Cold_Raw
Well, cute dead girls are in both shows, regardless of their artistic and emotional levels. Their attempts to cope with the alive creatures are always fun to watch. 
report Recommended by EdgyEcchiSenpai
Both are slightly absurdist comedies which incorporate or parody other popular genres (ZLS Idol/Horror and Asobi Slice of Life), both starring cute girls. If you enjoy the style of comedy in ZLS, Asobi Asobase is for you. 
report Recommended by Sudran
Both feature cute girls in existential situations, though while Zombieland Saga is usually more light-hearted and has a very over-the-top sense of humor, Girls Last Tour is...somber, and philosophical. It gives you time to consider things, for them to really sink in, and it makes good use of that. 
report Recommended by ShellBell69
Not really similar but it's another great anime where the main character sings to inspire  
report Recommended by DryCooker_0
This idol anime is not your average idol anime as it can not only make you happy or entertained, but it can also make you sad and empathize with the characters. Because both are established in an exceptional setting with a unique premise, making them unique from any other idol anime that follows the same format. Plus, it is also an idol anime where the manager is given the same attention as the backup dancer. So, if you're ever looking for something innovative with a remarkable plot, then you might want to check these two out! 
report Recommended by Solaris-----
Zombieland Saga and Ensemble Stars are based around idol groups! Unlike Zombieland Saga, everyone in the idol groups ARENT DEAD. The music in Zombieland Saga are hi key boos and the songs in Ensemble Stars are bops as well. I’m just shocked nobody has recommended Zombieland along side Ensemble Stars yet. 
report Recommended by SolariaNights
If you enjoy strange catches to your anime with the cast focusing on one specific goal, and you don't mind a bit of whimsy and klutzy story-telling, you'll enjoy Zombieland Saga and Dumbbell. Both rely on silly humor and eccentric characters to drive the plot and generate interest in their viewers. I'd say Zombieland Saga is a better anime than Dumbbell, but nonetheless Dumbbell is worth checking out too. As girly as both series are, as well as odd, most viewers will enjoy both of these shows, and adore its unique characters. 
report Recommended by tsukimiwandering
Creative spins on idols. The music and performances are both strong in their own rights for both. Zombieland Saga parodies the more traditional side and takes a more comedic tone, while Symphogear leans into its action 
report Recommended by 5hadow17
Both shows have cute girls that, for a turn of events, "transorm" into a different kind of idol. They both rely a lot in comedy, sometimes taking it to an absurd level, in a good way. Just remember that PriPara is more innocent while Zombieland is R-17. As a plus, Zombieland's Manager really looks like PriPara's Meganii-san 
report Recommended by nvrmltice
Both are idols shows with unique and sometimes violent twists. granted zombiland saga has a bit more "grusesome scenes" then AKB but this is my favorite idol anime just above AKB0048 
report Recommended by nidoqueen106
Original shows created to advertise Saga Prefecture. Zombieland Saga is a full fledged TV series 
report Recommended by Genocyber
Zombieland Saga and K-On! are both comedy music animes about a group of girls that form a band and goof around. 
report Recommended by Jayage
Both animes talk about idols helping other people. In Idol Jihen groups are political parties. They solve urban problems. In Zombieland Saga already dead idols in the form of live zombies help people from their past. The main characters of both animes overcome their difficulties and failures.  
report Recommended by Kyosuke_Kosaka
Both animes are about idols who strive from scratch to become a worthy idol project. They participate in a variety of promo, in order to get fame. Animes are similar in that each of girls has any problems and fears that each of them is trying to overcome. Both anime have same atmosphere, but differ in that in the group Wake Up, Girls! real girls are singing, and in Zombieland Saga - zombie girls. In Zombieland Saga, of course, more fiction for humor, and in Wake Up, Girls! more real work of managers, labels and groups. 
report Recommended by Kyosuke_Kosaka
Both series literally kill off their main character at the beginning of the first episode. Both MCs were highshcool girls Both MCs were killed by a truck. Both are hilarious in their own way. Zombieland Saga is an Idol anime Excel Saga is a Parody anime 
report Recommended by Demonic_Nemesis
They're seemingly different at first, but without spoiling anything (because it really is worth it to go into Zombieland Saga knowing as little as possible about it), after the first episode, they make me want to see the places they feature. Also, Yoshino reminds me of Sakura and Ushimatsu reminds me a little of Koutarou. 
report Recommended by SAniyoukoso
Both are comedies about local idol groups formed to save a local area from dying out.  
report Recommended by delta5
Zombieland Saga and Punchline both have ridiculous premises that have a nice blend of comedy and drama. Both shows can be pretty sad when it counts, and pretty hilarious. In terms is story, these shows are not similar, but it’s the uniqueness and absurdity of both the stories that makes them similar. Zombieland Saga is about girls from different time periods being resurrected as zombies to become idols for saving Saga prefecture. Punchline is about a main character who turns into a ghost, and if he sees panties, his nose bleeds, and the world blows up. Punchline also has a time loop thing going on.  read more 
report Recommended by Phlaryx
Both series are idol anime with a twist/unique angle. If the traditional idol genre isn't for you, these two series might be a good entry point.  
report Recommended by minniemoon
Girls starts a band (Bocchi the Rock)/an idol group (Zombieland Saga). Bocchi the Rock and Zombieland Saga shares great characters in the cast and if you like cute girls doing their best with music these animes are good matches. 
report Recommended by AlCreed
both series have girls groups that are actually made up of members that you wouldn't expect to find in a girls group. in the case of back street girls, its men forced to go through gender reassignments surgery and become a girl group as punishment by their boss. in the case of Zombieland saga, its girls that are reanimated from the dead years or even centuries after death, that are turned into zombies and forced to be in a girls group by some crazy asshole. both series rely on their premisses to function as a series as they are integral for the series to function. as without them,  read more 
report Recommended by ATCkit
MC have similar art style and often do cute expression. both work in a group with other girls and also have manager/producer. both contain satire about ugly side of idol industry. 
report Recommended by likepanda
Not an idol show but great comedy and plays mostly out-of-stage scenes.  
report Recommended by pere2oso