Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead hit the anime world by storm—there’s no denying that! Even though the anime received unbearable delays, fans are excited for Zom 100 Season 2. That’s because the anime was one of a kind. It portrayed the zombie apocalypse light-heartedly, capturing the audience’s interest to the core. However, almost six months have passed, and nobody has commented on the second season of Zom 100. Is it on the cards? Well, fans are curious to learn this, but will their questions ever be answered? If you wonder what made us say this, then keep reading!
Based on Haro Aso’s Japanese manga of the same name, Zom 100 follows Akira Tendo’s journey. The 24-year-old office worker faced challenges after discovering he had lost the joy of living. However, Akira decided to follow his heart when a zombie apocalypse struck Tokyo, making things problematic for everyone. He made a bucket list to fulfill before turning into a zombie. During his adventure, he was joined by his college friend and many more survivors, who had their stories to share.
Zom 100 Season 2: Renewed Or Not?
As soon as the anime hit the screens, fans remained surprised by the twisting nature of the zombie apocalypse narrative. There’s no denying that such a genre is always filled with action-packed, high-octane drama. However, in Zom 100, things were different. The anime focused on the light nature of the genre and how the protagonist sees things in a positive way in such a time. While this immediately captured fans’ attention, whether Zom 100 Season 2 will return remains unclear.
As of now, the studio behind the series hasn’t yet ordered another season of Zom 100. Well, it’s quite surprising as the series received a positive review from the audience as well as the critics. It gained 7.9 stars on IMDb, 8.0 on MyAnimeList, and 4.8 on Crunchyroll. Not only this but Zom 100 also garnered a 100% positive response on Rotten Tomatoes. With such an incredible performance, Zom 100 Season 2 announcement is highly likely, especially since the series received many awards for its narration and direction.
Despite receiving such an incredible rating from the audience and critics, Zom 100 Season 2 fate remains in jeopardy. But typically, anime takes a few months or more to announce its renewal. This might be the same with Zom 100. So, we believe that the studio house will return with an amazing announcement soon.
Chances Of Zom 100 Season 2
Although there’s no confirmation about Zom 100 Season 2, fans are pretty much sure that the series will return. That’s because of its fantastic performance. The anime even gave justice to its source material, leaving fans to wonder whether they can see more of Akira. However, Bug Films, the studio house behind the pilot season, can be responsible for the anime’s cancelation. Well, that’s because the first season met with significant setbacks.
The series experienced many delays. In the beginning, the delay was due to broadcasting issues, which left fans waiting for the series’ debut. However, as the anime progressed, it saw many delay-related problems from Bug Films’ end. While fans remained patient with the series, as its portrayal was top-notch, such a behind-the-scenes issue can create challenges for Zom 100 Season 2’s return. As of now, nothing is confirmed. But there are chances that the anime can return with a sophomore run as it hasn’t yet been canceled, hinting anything can happen in the future.
Which Studio Will Produce Zom 100: Bucket List Of The Dead Season 2?
Bug Films produced the first season. Well, the studio is known for its exceptional creations. It has even created plenty of remarkable animes so far. Some of them include The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Apothecary Diaries, Pokemon Horizons: The Series, Spy Classroom, Shin Chan, Komi Can’t Communicate, and Summer Time Rendering. There’s no denying that all the anime hit the world by storm. However, the majority of the series didn’t receive their sophomore run. Thus, fans wondered whether their favorite Zom 100 Season 2 would ever return.
While Bug Films is known for creating splendid work, it has crafted several astonishing anime, and there’s no denying that. However, scheduling issues can create problems for the studio house. Although nothing is confirmed at this moment, there’s a chance that another studio house might return to produce Zom 100 Season 2. Well, that’s because of the inner challenges the studio house has faced. Further, since Apothecary Diaries has received a season 2, Bug Films might be busy producing the series.
So, the busy schedule might have created complications for the studio as well as the anime. As of now, nothing is known. We will surely update you as soon as we receive the official announcement. But if Bug Films returns to produce Zom 100 Season 2, Kazuki Kawagoe and Hanako Ueda will also return to direct the series. Hiroshi Seko will serve as the scriptwriter, Makoto Miyazaki will be the music composer, and Kii Tanaka and Junpei Fukuchi will return as the characters and zombie designers.
Zom 100 Season 2: What To Expect Next?
The first season’s finale was a bit emotional as it focused on Higurashi’s jealousy toward Akira. While Higurashi held grudges against Akira, the former soon learned the importance of friendship. He later sacrificed himself to save Akira and the rest of the survivors. After the zombie bit Higurashi, Akira and his group attempted to escape the village. However, the bridge connecting the village and a canyon was broken. Fortunately, Kumano built a bridge on time.
But it wasn’t much help. So, the team worked to build another bridge on time. Zombies were rushing in their direction. The team managed to capture them in the tunnel, giving them ample time to work on their bridge. The finale ended with Akira and his group working on constructing the bridge. Now, Zom 100 Season 2 can pick up from where it left off. Akira and his group will indeed manage to escape the village. Amid such a situation, Akira will also learn that his father isn’t infected and instead has hemorrhoids.
This discovery will help them with their upcoming challenges. However, after learning this, Akira might head back to rescue his dad. It can create complications between Akira and his group members. As the show progresses, it will also focus on the survivor’s goal. They are determined to escape the village and explore new opportunities. But will Akira join them after learning about his father’s condition? Only time will tell!
Is There Enough Source Material?
Haro Aso wrote Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, which Kotaro Takata illustrated. The manga has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Denge manga magazine since October 2018. As of June 2024, the anime has collected 17 tankobon volumes. Since the series is ongoing, there’s ample source material to develop Zom 100 Season 2. But one thing to remember is that the first season of anime has covered up to volume 7, chapter 22.
Since almost ten extra volumes are available, it won’t be challenging for the studio to return with Zom 100 Season 2. We expect the sophomore run to cover seven volumes, just like its previous season. If this is the case, more source material won’t be left to return with the third season. In that case, the studio house might have to wait until more chapters are available to cover. Zom 100 could also return with a feature film to give justice to the source material. As of now, nothing is confirmed. But we will update you.
Zom 100 Season 2 Cast Details
Since the anime isn’t announced for the second season, it remains unclear who will return. But there won’t be Zom 100 without Akira Tendo and his survivor group. So, considering this, we can expect that all the first-season characters who managed to survive will return to season 2. These include:
- Akira Tendo – Shuichiro Umeda (Japanese), Zeno Robinson (English)
- Shizuka Mikazuki – Tomori Kusunoki (Japanese), Abby Trott (English)
- Kenichiro Ryuzaki – Makoto Furukawa (Japanese), Xander Mobus (English)
- Beatrix Amerhauser – Minami Takahashi (Japanese), Laura Post (English)
- Akiko Tendo – Yuuko Sasaki (Japanese), Jill Remez (English)
- Teruo Tendo – Hiroyuki Kinoshita (Japanese), Rick Zieff (English)
- Mikio Kousaka – Shuhei Sakaguchi (Japanese), Keith Silverstein (English)
- Sumire Kousaka – Sara Matsumoto (Japanese), Jennifer Sun Bell (English)
If the anime stays faithful to its source material, many new characters will be introduced in Zom 100 Season 2. That’s because as the story progresses, Akira and his group encounter more new survivors and antagonists. Lambda and Android Chef might join the successive season. Although nothing is confirmed at this moment, the chances of a new face arriving are quite high.
Is It Worth Watching Zom 100: Bucket List Of The Dead?
Well, the anime did receive a positive reception from the audience. Some even called it a profound and entertaining zombie comedy anime series. It blends perfectly with humor and a thought-provoking message about life. Many even said Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is masterfully created with amazing cinematography and direction. Some on Reddit called the series unique and solid entertainment. However, the series received a mixed reception, as few stopped watching because of the broadcast delay.
All in all, the series has won many fans’ hearts. A user on Reddit said, “It’s FUN for zombie topic. I like it.” Another said, “It feels like there is a background theme of not letting societal pressures dictate your happiness, which I personally appreciate. I’d say it is one of my top five shows of this season and highly recommend it. 10/10 for me!” Thus, there’s no brainer as to why people are looking for Zom 100 Season 2.
Zom 100 Season 2 Release Date
Since the series hasn’t been announced yet, it’s quite hard to guess when it will return. But considering the anime takes a few months to receive a green light, we hope it will undergo production later this year. If so, Zom 100 Season 2 will be released in late 2025 or early 2026. It is just a tentative date; as of now, anything can happen. But don’t fret! We will keep updating you. This is all for now. Stay with The Anime Daily for more such updates.