Everybody that is rating this low and saying it’s just some silly goofy anime that is a little boring isn’t getting it.
This show is based on somebody in a zombie apocalypse that decides to make and complete bucket list before he dies. The concept is not supposed to be a zombie survival. People are really just missing the point. This show is literally about somebody exploring existentialism and the purpose of life. In which, Zom 100 uses a zombie apocalypse as the motif to further exaggerate what it truly means to live. Akira is not trying to survive. He wants to live a full
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Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Bucket List of The Dead, Zombie 100: 100 Things I Want to do Before I Become a Zombie
Japanese: ゾン100~ゾンビになるまでにしたい100のこと~
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
12
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Jul 9, 2023 to Dec 26, 2023
Premiered:
Summer 2023
Broadcast:
Sundays at 17:00 (JST)
Licensors:
VIZ Media
Studios:
BUG FILMS
Source:
Manga
Demographic:
Seinen
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Rating:
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Statistics
Ranked:
#11132
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Popularity:
#385
Members:
593,172
Favorites:
4,080
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Your Feelings Categories Dec 25, 2023
This anime is pure CINEMA. I waited a long time for this anime and it surprised me in an incredible way. Both the art and animation are incredibly beautiful and solid, the cinematography is insane. The direction behind each episode is extraordinary. The first episode is extremely exciting, remarkable and fun. I can safely say that it has one of the best first episodes of all time. This is a zombie comedy that uses the apocalypse in a brilliant way to show you how exploration affects you and how people steal your dreams and passions. A very entertaining masterpiece that inspires you to free yourself
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Dec 25, 2023
'Zom 100' is surely the most hyped and talked about non-sequel anime of this year. The first episode of this anime can probably hook anyone to give it a try. It was so damn good. But as soon as you start to pay attention to the characters and how they act, you should start noticing some major flaws of this anime, which might be the reason this falls into the 'This is not for everyone' territory.
Animation (8/10): I know that the plot is the first thing to discuss in a review generally. But all the hype around this show was mostly because of its animation. ... Dec 25, 2023
Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru made ni Shitai 100 no Koto has taught me that people don’t know what “dystopia” means anymore. For the last 5ish years, I’ve seen a lot of complains on why the generic isekai we get by the dozens are popular, but I find the answer to that question very obvious: escapism, as they provide an outlet for MC-kun to get free from the burdens of the real world, and enter a fantasy world where he can do whatever he wants, while the high school age viewers places themselves in his place. Zom 100 offers the same idea but for the
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Jan 2, 2024
Zom 100 has a lot going for it, especially in its premise and first three or so episodes. This anime has an absolutely stellar first episode in particular, but as I continued to watch the story unfold, and like a zombie left out in the sun for too long, I realized that things could only get worse from here.
Zom is a lot of style and very little substance. The animation, the choreography, the striking use of colorful paint in the place of zombie blood, everything on a visual level is just amazing. The opening song is an ABSOLUTE banger, and the both of the ... Jul 23, 2023
Alright, let’s see what all the noise is about.
Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru made ni Shitai 100 no Koto, or better known by its English title, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is a zombie-themed anime centered around the shenanigans of our main character, Tendou Akira and his survival in a zombie apocalypse. In this review, my main goal is to try and find the answer to this question: where is all the praise coming from? Tendou Akira finds a job at an office and at first, everything seems what your everyday office workplace would be like. But as Akira continues to work there, he ... Sep 26, 2023
After a period of zombie genre overexploitation, this anime is released without much ambition to be relevant in this realm. Having only watched 8 episodes (all the main characters have appeared), I have come to the realization that this series is primarily a comedy lacking in humor, a drama lacking in interest, and a romance based on the most insipid ecchi elements. The zombies themselves possess a mishmash of characteristics but lack any distinct personality beyond bleeding rainbows. It is entertaining to watch due to the spectacle of its visuals, but it feels empty both in terms of its characters and its messages.
The combination of ... Jul 23, 2023
Out of all the Anime airing this season, Zom 100 is probably by far the most promising one in terms of production. It is a novel thing nowadays that Studios in their very first attempt seem to get things so incredibly right in almost every department, and then there is Visual Flight.
Plot: It's a very simple premise to begin with, a little convenient and bordering on pure fantasy, but engaging nonetheless. At first glance Zom 100 is essentially a survival horror amidst a zombie apocalypse, with the absence of horror due to the mindset of certain characters. In that way, it seems to be an ... Apr 27, 2024
it should have been a one-episode OVA. The first episode was pretty good and set up an interesting premise. It quickly went downhill after that. All the character are thin and underdeveloped. They all get one or two traits and that's it. I couldn't tell you much about the main character besides the fact that he hated his job. The story is predictable and ends on schmaltzy bullshit about connections with other people being good and following your dreams, as if you haven't heard that a million times before. There were some good action scenes and creative moments, but the premise and characters are too
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Jan 26, 2024
Zom 100: A Bucket of Disappointment?
While Zom 100 has its fans, it's certainly not without its flaws. One-dimensional protagonist: Akira's obsession with his bucket list overshadows any real character development. He comes across as childish and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with him. Generic supporting cast: Other characters feel like tropes rather than individuals. Their motivations and backstories are underdeveloped, leaving them forgettable. Predictable plot: The story often takes predictable turns, relying on tired zombie apocalypse cliches instead of offering something fresh. Cringey attempts at comedy: The show's attempts at humor can often fall flat, resorting to juvenile slapstick and awkward jokes. Some find it grating ... Aug 20, 2023
This show is pretty pogchamp for zombie genre fans and the animation do be pretty. However, it gets hit with delay every other week to the point where you kinda lose interest in what's going on bc last episode was 2 weeks ago and there's already a new delay announced after the one you're watching, killing all the hype. Watching this as it's airing is an absolute chore so if you're interested just wait for it to be finished.
The premise is the strongest part of the show. Characters are fine and likable enough. Action is pretty to look at. Comedy doesn't always land but most ... Sep 17, 2023
If I were in the mood for an anime where a kid incessantly screams at me and had hoped for a more captivating experience, I'd opt for Black Clover. The initial episode seemed promising, setting the stage for what could have been an intriguing anime, but instead, it shattered my eardrums with one of the most unlikable, one-dimensional main characters. Oh, the protagonist quit his job to complete a bucket list – how profoundly moving, right? It's like, super deep, man, you just don't understand, bro. I do hope there's an incredible overarching plot that I missed out on, but from my perspective, it's just
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Mar 17, 2024
The first episode of this show was absolutely phenomenal. It's about the MC feeling overworked, exhausted and stressed out to the brink of feeling suicidal, all of this because he sees himself trapped in a toxic unfulfilling working environment. So when a world-ending event such as a zombie apocalypse proves to be a golden opportunity for our protagonist to free himself from the shackles of his workplace and start doing the things he always wanted to do, you know you're in for something special. This goofy idea combined with the silliness of the scenes where the protagonist comes out unscathed while he rides his bike
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Dec 25, 2023
"If you’re gonna waste the limited amount of reality at your disposal, who cares if someone tries to stop you? You gotta cleanse your brains. Your life isn't fast food" - Song of the Dead, Kana-Boon
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead burst onto the scene with an explosive and brilliantly captivating introduction, leaving no room for doubt. Starting with a metaphor that likens working in a black company to becoming a zombie, which also serves as a powerful reflection of a somber Japanese reality, underscores the depth of the issue and offers an impactul entry to explore this theme in the anime, and so ... Jan 1, 2024
I really wanted to give this anime a positive review. The first episode skillfully blended narrative and performance. It was like a breath of fresh air waking up my drowsy senses. The portrayal of the "black" company life in the first half was both humorous and despairing: obscured angles in the cramped office, or dimly-lit horror vibe outside the office. The visuals even gradually shifted to black and white without me realizing. When the protagonist, Tendou Akira, started the zombie chase, the animation exhibited astonishing expressiveness while transitioning to color – it was truly remarkable. On top of that, there were so many splendid moments
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Aug 1, 2023
All of the "Mixed Reviews" I see here all basically say the same thing: It's too silly for a zombie related anime." Or "It's too silly for comedy based around zombies."
News flash! With the name "Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead", you shouldn't expect a serious zombie show! You SHOULD expect silly humor. I saw one commenter say "I don't know if this is based on a manga and I don't care." This is a preemtive strike on those who DO KNOW there is source material and on those who have read it. I read that comment as ... Jul 27, 2023
A departure from what folks have come to expect from survival horror, Zom100 is a refreshing take on the popular premise. The show has measured the pulse of its primary demographic by depicting the hopelessness of working in a corporate environment, and succinctly inverts the dreadful scenario into an expression of joy born from conflicting circumstances. From the visual style to the narrative beats, the show makes it clear that it intends to show the brighter side of life from the perspective of a worst case scenario. The characters have experienced growth in a way that challenges the conventions of the genre, and this is
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Sep 4, 2023
Starts fresh. Falls into already seen narratives.
The thing I probably loved the most about this show, was how characters were mostly developed through natural dialogue, a very intimate solution, that made me interested in their stories as if they were friends of mine. But then, the annoying cliché flashbacks kick in... and with the intent of getting the characters closer to each other, they, instead, manage to get the viewer far away from any involvement with them. That, of course, is just one example. More generally, the show progressively replaces its extravagant, yet original ideas, with dull, unoriginal ones, and flattens its finesses one by one. ... Sep 7, 2024
one of the most fun anime i have ever seen , the story about the innocence being crushed in the working world , then being a good adult working for a company that exploits your soul to point where a literal apocalypse gives you more joy.
As a 31 year old guy who worked 70 - 90 hour weeks for months without a single day off during covid i sympathize with the protagonist. Story - takes a zombie troupe and bucket list mixes them nicely Art - not the best art but still great and fits the story Characters - fun characters that balance each other ... May 11, 2024
The first few episodes is amazingly animated and very fun, and the anime keeps a steady quality until the german girl is introduced. Her character is uninspired and the rest of the anime drags and feels like they were running out of ideas.
The art direction and color use in this anime is astounding and colorful which definately helps make the anime more enjoyable, however it cant fix the boring copy pasted concepts that plague the latter half of the anime. Despite the problems with the second half of the anime, the first half is a blast, making use of characters being put in absurd situation while ... |