Zom 100 was one of the most hyped anime for the summer season, created by the minds of Haro Aso and Koutaro Takata. I was really excited about this anime and read the manga.
About:
So, what is this anime about? Zom 100 is about a guy named Akira Tendo. He gets his dream job at a production company. He develops a crush on a cute girl, and things seem to be going well. It’s not only that he eventually realizes that the company he is working for is exploitative. He works long shifts, barely gets any rest, and his boss is a complete asshole. Akira suffers for three years of his life until one day, he wakes up in a zombie apocalypse. However, instead of being scared for his life, he’s happy because he no longer has to work. He then decides to make a list of 100 things he wants to do before becoming a zombie.
This anime takes on a more positive POV of people going through a zombie apocalypse, completely different from what’s shown in the first few seconds of the first episode when Akira is watching a zombie movie. It’s a very interesting concept. We get to meet many interesting characters like Kencho, Shizuka, and Beatrix throughout the series. As he continues to gather more of the gang, he goes on a lot of adventures and does fun activities like surf yoga, dining at a sushi restaurant, and taking a nice dip in a hot spring. There’s also character some character development between the group, especially for Shizuka.
Art + animation + Music
The art in this anime is amazing. You can tell right off the bat that Bug Studios put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into animating this. I like how they use black and white when showing feelings of sadness, frustration, and misery. It then switches back to using colors when things start to get exciting. The use of colors, little transitions in between scenes, and special effects were awesome. The animation was very good, and so was the music. It was like watching a movie at the cinema.
Cons
The only thing I dislike about this anime ( and I think many will agree with me on this ) is the delays. This series has gone through multiple delays and an indefinite hiatus due to production issues. It sucks seeing an anime you were so excited for suddenly have delayed episodes and lose its hype. Regardless, we must remember that this is a completely new studio. Unless you want the animators to go through what Akira did, they aren’t robots and deserve breaks. I think it’s also better to prioritize quality over quantity. I’d rather have delayed, high-quality episodes than have a studio produce crappy ones weekly.
In conclusion, this anime is very enjoyable. A fun horror comedy that will get you on the edge of your seat and, at the same time, laugh your socks off.