Severance Meets Zombie Apocalypse in This 100%-Rated Anime Available on Netflix
If you are tired of routine and exhausting office work, then salvation will be... zombie apocalypse!
In Japanese works, especially made for adults, the main character is often a burnt-out office worker. This is not surprising: the problem of overtime is so acute that death from it has even received its own term – karoshi.
Manga Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, by Haro Aso and Kotaro Takata, is captivating not because of its fantastic elements, but because of the feeling of freedom from a long, boring job.
Based on this manga, an anime of the same name was released in 2023, which can best be described as Severance mixed with a zombie apocalypse.
What Is Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead About?
The last year of Akira Tendo's life was hell. He got what he thought was his dream job, but it turned out to be worse than slavery: he worked overtime from the very first night, and only went home on the third day.
That's why the young man was relieved when he finally realized that a real zombie apocalypse had come. While ordinary Japanese people pondered how to save themselves from this terrible catastrophe, the young man's mind was filled with only one thought: no more work!
Inspired by new prospects, Akira takes on everything he has been putting off and makes a list of a hundred things he wants to do before he becomes a zombie.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Is Both Visually and Narratively Perfect
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead starts off as a visual and narrative feast. It's an optimistic title that will certainly resonate with fans of the recent Netflix hit Dandadan, especially those looking for humor and hope in a dark setting.
The first episode of the anime is a visual feast, with vibrant colors and dynamic animation serving as a reflection of the protagonist's inner world, freed from the shackles of unbearable routine.
The creativity of the writers is evident in every detail, from the exaggerated facial expressions to the contrasting color palettes that highlight Akira's newfound interest in life amidst the apocalyptic chaos.
This Is a Fresh Look At Zombie Apocalypse From a Positive Perspective
Unlike many other zombie apocalypse anime, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead offers a fresh perspective filled with humor.
The anime perfectly blends elements of horror and comedy, inspiring viewers to find positivity even in the darkest of situations. The main character, Akira, with his enthusiasm and cheerfulness, charges with optimism and becomes a true role model.
