Warning: Contains spoilers for Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead episode #1. Anime season Summer 2023 has just begun, but Crunchyrollnew horror cartoon of, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, has been a must-see movie. Zom 100 revolves around Akira Tendo, a recent college graduate who has lost all hope when forced into the harsh realities of the Japanese working world. Just as Akira fell to his lowest point, a zombie apocalypse broke out, but instead of fearing for his life, Akira became excited to learn that he didn’t have to go to work anymore and he decided to take advantage of it. situation by creating a bucket list of everything he wants to do before he becomes a zombie.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is based on the manga of the same name written by Haro Aso and illustrated by Kotaro Takata. The movie has a pretty standard premise for a horror story, but even with that, it has established itself as a must-see for summer 2023. The middle of the animation excels in both quality and creativity as well as A compelling narrative, Zom 100 has done a lot to stand out from the competition and it’s more than worth noting.
Zom 100: Bucket List Of The Dead is a visual masterpiece
The first thing that makes Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead worthwhile is its visual aesthetic. In addition to looking good from a technical standpoint, episode #1 is filled with moments of incredible cinematography, most notably when Akira deals with his zombie-turned-boss. Even more amazing are the moments of pure creativity: episode #1 is mostly black and white to show Akira’s depression, but when the colors return as Akira regains his joy, he Break the fourth wall to destroy the aspect ratio bars and bring the series to the big screen. Most anime don’t try to achieve that level of quality, so it’s not surprising that Zom 100 does.
The animation of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is one of the best cartoons of Summer 2023 and what makes it even more remarkable is the talent behind it. Zom 100 is directed by Kazuki Kawagoe, whose work on Komi Can’t Communication also gives it great visuals, and it’s equally notable that it’s the animation studio’s first official production. image Bug Films, but it still manages to deliver such a high quality product. With a mix of experience and new talent, Zom 100 has a lot of fun behind the scenes, and the rest of the series is bound to show it off even more.
Zom 100 is innovative but also extremely reliable
Aside from the impressive visuals, what really makes Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead great is that it acts as a metaphor for many real-world issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic. when some people can find relief in having the freedom to do the things they can’t do while at work. Akira’s struggles are easy to understand, especially for Japanese people who face daily the harsh reality of a demanding and cruel work environment.
Being able to relate to a story can go a long way in enhancing its overall quality, so being able to resonate with people in such a unique and moving way is what makes it became prominent in a large community. road. Overall, with harsh real-life metaphors surrounding stunning and innovative animation, Crunchyroll’s Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead has a lot to offer and is a definite must-see for Summer 2023.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead releases new episodes on Sundays on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix.