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Nov 12, 2018 8:52 PM
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Hitsusen said:
Zombieland Saga is a idol anime made to promote tourism in the Saga Prefecture.
But they needed a twist, something to make it stand out in the midst of all the Idol show that populate the industry.
So tey got the brillant idea of using Zombies.

Zombie media is something that made a big impact on pop culture in recent years.
It's a polar opposite of Idol media so enables great comedic opportunities because of that duality.
And a same time by using the most fundamental caracterisc of a true zombie show, it permits to create a very strong social commentary on the idol industry.

And thats why the show focuses mainly on the 3 generation of idols, the Past (Junko), the Present (Ai), and the Future (Sakura) they are the core of the conflicts of the show.

Saki gets a lot of spotlight because she creates conflict by being someone who fight against traditional society and wants to find her place in the world.

Tae-chan create conflic by acting without thinking, causing problems for the rest of the crew (She is the Leroy Jerkins of Frachouchou), but in the end she still manages to be the most popular of the group, showing that you don't need to care about what the others thinks about you and be ourself. (btw I theorize that tae-chan is actually already awake!)

Yuugiri and Lily don't create any conflics, they are, in fact, happy with this new 'life', so they don't have any motives to appear right now aside of comedic skits.

Zombieland saga is for people who like Idol Animes, and the team behind it is doing the best they can to make something special with what they have.

I might be wrong but that what i took from this show.

Sorry for any misspellings, english is not really my forte. 🙇


Sakura is one generation with Ai
Nov 12, 2018 9:07 PM

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Holy shit . . .



This show has been bonkers... The rap stuff in episode 2 was hilarious, and plenty of other great stuff along the way, but this is like Acchan center nova level shit (AKB0048). There's like no more epic way to die... And still standing...

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Nov 13, 2018 8:38 AM
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I really don't want Tae to wake up jesus christ she truly is legendary in every episode even when she barely appears
Nov 13, 2018 11:31 AM

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OgataRizu said:
Sakura death before Ai.That video was Sakura watch is Ai in 2007 live perform and it's indoor not outdoor.Look again episode 1

I'm not saying Sakura was watching Ai's final death performance. But rather, possibly studying her old performances because she was auditioning to replace her in the idol group and trying to learn her and the group's mannerisms, ect.
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OgataRizu said:


Sakura is one generation with Ai


Said in a sense that she was aspiring to become a Idol, so, in terms, she is part of a future generation of idols.
Nov 14, 2018 11:14 PM

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Wow Ai's death was fucking brutal, and it was in front of a huge audience
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Nov 18, 2018 9:48 AM

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xergiokw said:
They might not be related but...

1st episode:


6th episode, Ai-chan death segment:



Was that video part of the tour when Ai died? It makes sense; in this episode it is also said (on the computer screen) that Ai-chan died 10 years ago, so it must be close in time to Sakura's death.

Creepy thoughts are coming to my mind...

Any theory?


Nah, I saw somewhere Ai died after she died
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Nov 18, 2018 9:52 AM

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hawa777 said:
xergiokw said:
They might not be related but...

1st episode:


6th episode, Ai-chan death segment:



Was that video part of the tour when Ai died? It makes sense; in this episode it is also said (on the computer screen) that Ai-chan died 10 years ago, so it must be close in time to Sakura's death.

Creepy thoughts are coming to my mind...

Any theory?


Nah, I saw somewhere Ai died after she died

Yeah... some minutes after posting someone told me that Ai died some months after Sakura, according to the official website.

It could have been interesting tho
Nov 19, 2018 8:08 AM
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Argh, why did they have to go all drama and sentimental? That kinda ruins the premise of the show. Also the lack of answers and abundance of questions raised gets annoying as well...
Nov 19, 2018 11:07 AM

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What an odd way to die, poor Ai...killed by a thunder during a show.
Nov 26, 2018 3:14 PM
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Man, they went all out here, double backstory, I set out for a gang journey, turned out this show had more than humor in it, I hope it doesn't go down that road and focuses more on comedy. But the looks of how the two got messed up deaths, the next episode is going to be hard, I mean, dying in a plane crash is something, but getting struck by lightning in front of the world is another thing.
I still can't grasp the opening theme song, but it's getther there, at last, the ending song is another story though.
Nov 26, 2018 10:27 PM
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She died by a thunderbolt, but how she remembers her death? :/
Dec 5, 2018 1:28 AM

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That drama though.

And the way how she died is pretty horror.
Dec 21, 2018 3:58 AM
( ̄y▽ ̄)╭ Ohohoho.

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I should feel bad for laughing at Ai's death... But damn, what a crappy way to die.



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Dec 25, 2018 7:35 PM
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Well after finishing the anime now, this is still the scariest death for me.
Don't know why lol. It's just horrifying to me.

I would hate to be in the audience, or on stage with her.
Dec 28, 2018 5:54 PM
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I really like this episode, but I also like Kirito. I would rate the episode 9/10 Kiritos.

Jan 5, 2019 10:24 PM

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what a shitty way to go out, struck by lightning in front of fans and friends. that's brutal.
Jan 11, 2019 12:12 PM

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I love the Franchouchou site being made in Geocities.
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Jan 16, 2019 6:24 PM

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Wel that was quite the episode, really interesting to know a bit more of how those girls died to be honest, some nice background and character development! Looking forwards to see what's next.
Jan 27, 2019 12:55 PM

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Let me see if i got this right. They did research on what happen prior the show and what we got was this:

Ai and Junko both died during an incident that makes solid sense.

Ai was hit by lithning, while Junko was on a plane that ultimatly crashed.

That could the current conditation of the cast. Well, we know what happen to Sakura if we remmeber the first episode y'all.

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Feb 7, 2019 4:36 PM

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top 10 anime deaths
Feb 20, 2019 7:19 AM
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I really love Ai and Junko. If I could take a photo with some members of Franchouchou I would probably choose these two. :3 (Even though I know that Junko probably wouldn't like to do so.)

I was really enjoying this episode and I'm glad that I could learn more about the backstory of these two.
Feb 24, 2019 5:10 AM
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Their deaths are abit over the top; dieing in a air plane accident is one thing... BUT DIEING FROM A LIGHTING STRIKE!!!!
Mar 26, 2019 4:18 PM

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Now that we got the deaths of Ai and Junko, I wonder if we'll get the rest. I don't understand why Ai's group, iron Frill, was still performing during a thunderstorm outside.
Mar 30, 2019 10:42 PM

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Omg the Jiraiya-Kotarou was so funny xD

Saki is so nice <3 love her :}

That's such a metal way to die, Ai LMAO. Whatta badass hahahahhh.
Wonder if Iron Frills will recognize her :3 they go by numbers tho
Apr 27, 2019 11:43 AM
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Tea is really funny yet adorable in unique way, i just lve her
May 6, 2019 8:40 AM
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Man thats kind of a cool but tragic way to die, it must be traumatizing for fans.
Jun 23, 2019 1:37 PM

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It's kind of sad to die and "wake up" after 30 years,so I agree with Junko,but still don't think about the past,it's gone, you can't change it,it's the worst true thing to say but you must get over it.Even our world changed A LOT in 30 years,at least my country.
Come on man,where is that Noragami season 3 masterpiece.We want it, Bones!

Apr 4, 2020 8:06 AM

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Ai's death is like a joke and a tragedy at the same time, I stop laughing at that scene
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Oct 31, 2020 12:34 AM

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Mar 24, 2021 11:01 PM

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Ai-chan story... that touch my heart
Apr 7, 2021 4:23 AM

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Ai's excuse is the only one that's acceptable enough.
Apr 8, 2021 8:44 AM

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Damn, Ai's death is fucked.
Apr 8, 2021 3:33 PM
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Damn, she got burnt to a crisp from that single bolt of lightning. Probably even more crispy than armin was kind of just roasted. ai-chan? now she was FRIED


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Apr 21, 2021 2:10 AM

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Here things get a bit complicated between Junko-chan and Ai-chan's conflict, and really, Ai-chan's death is shocking. Very good episode
May 18, 2021 8:57 PM

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I know that Ai's death was supposed to be sad but holy shit it was to legendary it made me chuckle
Jun 20, 2021 4:58 AM

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Nice backstories.

Ai getting struck by lightning was literally a shocking revelation. Junko died in a plane crash.

Poor girls...
Jul 12, 2021 5:29 AM

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Ai's death reminds me of a popular singer from my city who died doing a performance
Sep 15, 2021 5:08 PM
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fucking what crazy ep

Ai and Junko argue, which reminds me of band member speeches

I hope they resolve themselves in the next ep

as scenes of their deaths were a good choice, it increases more the "lore" of the characters, and a highlight for the ambiance of the beach and rain scenes

that were well placed saki chan is a real good leader, she is strong in personality, is bossy, is brave and seems to care about her colleagues going after Ai

and sakura is a good friend, risking her disguise for a mere hat, and also helping to convince junko to rejoin the "band"

the ep ends in a clifhanger about a rock festival that i hope the mystery man is there because he hardly shows up here, i want to know more about his past and see what plot twist they form

I finally love this anime
Dec 27, 2021 8:23 AM

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*Chaika voice* Shocking truth! Positively shocking end to Ai's idol career!
Apr 20, 2022 6:05 AM

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First 606 (on previous onsen room)
And now they show 666 oh lol (for those who knew)
What a sublimal message they wanted to reach..
That there is that hard to become an idol, even if your bodies die . .

What I see on this anime is a secret soc**** in an action or behavior, like other anime..

Once u seen the truth, simply u can't just unseen it..




Nov 15, 2022 2:17 AM

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So we finally start to see some of the girls' backstories. Although this series has been full-on comedy so far, I'm still expecting some drama and actual story. There's so many different directions that this show can take even though we're at the halfway point already.
Dec 28, 2022 7:58 AM
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beatles reference spotted
Dec 16, 2023 8:41 AM

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Looks like the other one is still asleep lol... i wonder when she wakes up
Jan 3, 10:27 PM

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plane crash and lightning strike damn they're hardcore they're destined to best friends
what a cliffhanger!
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