Review of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is a tightly paced, well-directed comedy anime with a fun and energetic cast of characters. All the episodes are beautifully animated and are directed with a fast, energetic style, similar to if Edgar Wright were to direct an anime. However, what really brings this show to life are the charismatic cast of main characters. Each of the characters has their own motivations and dreams that they are constantly aiming to accomplish, which goes along with the theme of the show, which is to follow your dreams and do what you really want. The characters all have great personalitiesthat work well with the comedy. This is because Zom100’s comedy is focused on funny characters doing amusing things rather than comedy based on references to pop culture like in Gintama or forced chibi comedy in many battle shounen anime.

Since the anime is a comedy, one important thing to mention is that you definitely shouldn’t expect this anime to be a psychological horror zombie apocalypse. In fact, the zombie stuff is mostly background decoration for the most part, with the main focus being the adventure in a world where you are free to choose what you really want to do. Overall, the story isn't anything amazing since it's a comedy anime with a focus on putting the characters in funny situations. However, the pacing works wonders at never letting it feel like they're overstaying their welcome at any area the characters visit, and as a result, it never makes you feel bored. This season even has a decent conclusion for a first season, as it ends with the main characters taking a significant step towards their dreams.

I’ve seen some people criticizing this anime for being escapism for people who hate their jobs; however, there is a difference between the messages of Zom100 and your average isekai power fantasy. Zom100 encourages you to work for your dreams and make time to help people in need, as well as to give back to the people who’ve supported you, while isekai power fantasies preach the idea that you should give up on your own life and jump in front of a bus.

As a comedy anime, Zom100 is one of the best I’ve watched as it constantly entertains you with great animation and directing, as well as a fun cast of characters to follow from start to finish. It truly is a shame that this anime has already been forgotten about due to its terrible release schedule.

Final Scorings
Animation: 9/10 (Colorful animation)
Sound: 7/10 (Good sound design)
Story: 5/10 (Fast-paced comedy)
Character: 7/10 (Sexy, Charismatic and Well-built)
Value: 1/10 (Forgotten due to its release schedule)
Enjoyment: 7/10 (Fun)
Overall: 6/10