Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is a Japanese anime series. It is based on the manga of the same name by Haro Aso and Kotaro Takata. The series follows Akira Tendo, a 24-year-old office worker who is dissatisfied with his life and decides to make a bucket list of things he wants to do before he becomes a zombie in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Along with his friend Kencho, he embarks on various adventures and encounters other survivors, zombies, and even his crush Saori.
The anime series premiered on July 9, 2023, on MBS and TBS in Japan, and is also available for streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll in select regions. The series has received positive reviews from critics and fans for its comedy, action, and character development. However, the series has also faced several delays due to various reasons, such as the Tokyo Olympics, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
The fifth episode of the series aired on August 13, 2023, after a two-week hiatus. The episode featured Akira fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a superhero by wearing a shark suit and saving some survivors from zombies at an aquarium. He also met Shizuka, a girl who works at a convenience store, and developed a romantic interest in her. The episode ended with Akira deciding to leave Tokyo and visit his parents in Gunma.
When will Zom 100 Episode 6 be released?
The sixth episode of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead was originally scheduled to air on August 20, 2023, but it has been postponed by a week due to a scheduling conflict with the 2023 World Athletics Championships, which will take place in Budapest from August 19 to August 27. The official Twitter account of the anime announced the delay and apologized for the inconvenience.
| Time Zone | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Standard Time | Saturday, August 26 | 2:00 am |
| Central Standard Time | Saturday, August 26 | 4:00 am |
| Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, August 26 | 5:00 am |
| British Summer Time | Saturday, August 26 | 10:00 am |
| Indian Standard Time | Saturday, August 26 | 2:30 pm |
| Central European Standard Time | Saturday, August 26 | 11:00 am |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Sunday, August 27 | 6:30 pm |
| Philippines Time | Sunday, August 27 | 5:00 pm |
| Brazil Time | Sunday, August 27 | 6:00 am |
| Arabia Daylight Time | Sunday, August 27 | 1:00 pm |
| Mountain Daylight Time | Sunday, August 27 | 3:00 pm |
| Eastern European Time | Sunday, August 27 | 12:00 am |
The new release date for Zom 10 Episode 6 is Sunday, August 27, 2023. The episode will air in Japan at 5:00 pm JST on MBS and TBS. The episode will also be available for streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll around the same time with subtitles. For fans in Southeast Asia, excluding Japan, Muse Asia will upload the episode on its YouTube channel.
What to expect from Zom 100 Episode 6?
The sixth episode of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is titled “RV of the Dead”. The episode will follow Akira, Kencho, and Shizuka as they leave Tokyo and travel to Gunma in an RV. Akira wants to accomplish his 31st wish from his bucket list: “go home and spend time with my parents”. However, he will also face some challenges and surprises along the way.
According to the manga source material, some of the possible events that could happen in Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Episode 6 are:
- Akira will encounter his former boss Mr. Oyama, who has become a zombie leader and commands a horde of zombies.
- Akira will meet Saori again at a gas station and try to confess his feelings to her.
- Akira will find out that his parents are still alive and have turned their house into a zombie-proof fortress.
- Akira will reunite with his childhood friend Rika, who has become a zombie hunter.
- Akira will face a dilemma between staying with his parents or continuing his bucket list journey.
Who are the cast and crew of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead?
The cast and crew of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead are:
- Shuichiro Umeda as Akira Tendo, the main protagonist who makes a bucket list of things he wants to do before he becomes a zombie.
- Tomori Kusunoki as Shizuka Mikazuki, a convenience store worker who joins Akira and Kencho on their journey.
- Makoto Furukawa as Kenichiro Ryuuzaki, also known as Kencho, Akira’s friend and co-worker who supports his bucket list.
- Kazuki Kawagoe as the director of the anime series.
- Hiroshi Seko as the scriptwriter of the anime series.
- Makoto Miyazaki as the music composer of the anime series.
- Bug Films as the animation studio of the anime series.
What is the source material of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead?
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is based on the manga series of the same name by Haro Aso and Kotaro Takata. The manga series began serialization in Shogakukan’s Monthly Sunday Gene-X magazine in October 2018 and is still ongoing. As of June 2023, the manga series has 14 tankobon volumes published. The manga series is licensed for English release in North America by Viz Media.
Is there a live-action film adaptation of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead?
Yes, there is a live-action film adaptation of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead that premiered on Netflix on August 3, 2023. The film is directed by Yusuke Ishida and stars Eiji Akaso as Akira Tendo, Mai Shiraishi as Shizuka Mikazuki, Shuntaro Yanagi as Kencho, and Kazuki Kitamura as Mr. Oyama. The film has a runtime of 128 minutes and follows a similar plot to the manga and anime series.
