Apocalyptic Hijinks

Welcome to yet another episode of Lyfeblerd. I'm your host Cryptte, and today, we're jumping headfirst into the zombie-filled world of "Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead." Hold onto your brains because it's going to be a wild ride! But before we begin, let me tell you a bit more about the manga.

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is written by Haro Aso and illustrated by Kotaro Takata. Both of them have accolades to their names, and together their talents shine just as brightly. Haro-san is good at blending genres, and in Zom 100 he's managed to balance comedy with horror and action. There’s currently a lot of excitement surrounding the manga right now as an anime adaptation recently started airing less than two weeks ago. There’s also a live-action movie slated to appear on Netflix on August 3.

Story

Ever worked a soul-devouring 9-5 that stripped you of not just your social life but also your health and any meaningful relationships outside of the office? Then you and our protagonist, Akira Tendo, have a lot in common.

Zom 100 begins with the 24-year-old office worker recounting how he wound up a modern-day zombie working for an exploitative corporation. He's three years into the job when a zombie apocalypse hits Japan and possibly the entire world. For Akira, this means no more work and he's suddenly transformed into a new man. In a bid to make the most of his newfound freedom, he creates a bucket list of things to do before he's turned into a zombie. Akira's depression is replaced with a curious adventurous spirit and a fearlessness that defies common sense. 

Volume one sees Akira create his bucket list and check off a few items, like confessing his feelings to the woman he loves, riding a motorcycle and drinking beer at home all day. It's a hilarious tale that gets more and more absurd, as we see our hero braving the undead for a series of beer runs. The collapse of society has always afforded the survivors of apocalypses the luxuries they were denied in the past. It's everywhere in pop culture and literature, but few have done it as Akira does. 

Akira is an ordinary guy that faces the undead armed with a sense of humour and a never-give-up attitude. 

Reading List

Brains! Brains!!

• Zom 100: Bucketlist of the Dead, written by Haro Aso and illustrated by Kotaro Takata  - https://amzn.to/3Y02wsB
• I am a Hero, written and illustrated by Kengo Hanazawa - https://amzn.to/3Q5BFcJ
• Alice in Borderland, written and illustrated by Haro Aso - https://amzn.to/3pV9O4j
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Genre-bending comedy

• One Punch Man (Jump Remake), written by One and illustrated by Yusuke Murata - https://amzn.to/3Y0inre
• Mob Psycho 100, written and illustrated by One - https://amzn.to/3pUPVdG

Purchasing any of these books via the links provided will go a long way in keeping the lights on. Thanks in advance.

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