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This is a character guide for Netflix’s “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
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General Information
| Network(s) | Netflix |
| Genre(s) | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Young Adult, Animation, Non-English (Japanese) |
| Created By | Haro Aso |
| Based On | Zom 100: 100 Things I Want to do Before I Become a Zombie by Haro Aso |
| First Aired | July 9, 2023 |
| Produced By | Yuuki Hasegawa, Hiroshi Kamei, Junya Okamoto, Emi Satou, Emi Momiyama |
| Studio | Bug Films |
Synopsis
Akira worked with minimal sleep, exercise, or a social life for three years. That is until the zombie apocalypse begins, which frees up his time and gives him a new lease on life. Thus, he decides he will live life as he should have for the last few years.
Groups & Organizations
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Notable Locations & Items
- Hotel Z (1.3): Where Kencho is held up in a bondage room
- Club Sho-Time (1.3): Shou’s club
- Gunma (1.9): Akira’s hometown that formerly was a penal colony
Terminology
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Other Noteworthy Information
Is This a Worldwide Pandemic?
From what it seems, yes, as Shizuka tries to contact her colleagues in Los Angeles and doesn’t get a response (1.2)
What’s the government’s response thus far?
Going by the news reporter, before she was eaten, there hasn’t been one. The only thing being said by any authority is that people should secure themselves inside and not leave their homes. (1.2)
How long has it been since Akira has been home?
He notes in season one, episode five, that it has been seven years has left for college in Tokyo, and been home
Episode Listing
Notable Episodes
Season 1
Akira Tendo (Shūichirō Umeda)
Akira did all he was supposed to do. He graduated from a notable school and thought with being hired by a production company with some notoriety, he would make commercials and maybe brush elbows with famous people. However, within a few weeks or days, his life becomes drained by the crunch culture of his job.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
- The actor is also known for their role in “Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie.”
- Rugby (1.3): Akira played rugby throughout college with Kencho, his best friend
- Superhero Name (1.5): Akiraiger
- Origins (1.5): Akira’s family is from Gunma
Quotes
Kosugi (Miyake Kenta)
At first, Kosugi is Akira’s boss, who seemed cool, but then he comes to learn he is one of the driving forces behind the company’s toxic culture.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
Quotes
Saori Ohtori (Amamiya Sora)
Saori is the silver lining of Akira’s days. He has a crush on her, but with her being the company’s president’s mistress, who he loudly has sex with, he keeps his feelings for her to himself.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
Quotes
Shizuka Mikazuki (Tomori Kusunoki)
While the apocalypse has made Akira carefree and live life to the fullest, Shizuka is the complete opposite. From trying to stay fit, get the right nutrients, and being extra careful, even seeking if there is life out there, she is prepping for a long time, not a good time.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2
- The actor is also known for their role in “Sword Art Online (Alternative Gun Gale Online)” and their role in “Wonder Egg Priority.”
- Job (1.2): She is a risk analyst
Quotes
When your opinions are always ignored, it makes it difficult to accept the opinions of others. In order to defend your position, you assert your legitimacy by rejecting what others say.
— Shizuka (1.8)
Shou (Miyano Mamoru)
Shou is a club owner who turns his “Sho-Time” club into a safe haven.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Best Friend Of The Dead”
Quotes
Kencho (Makoto Furukawa)
Makoto Furukawa plays Kencho, and they are Akira’s best friend from college who, post-college, became a notable real estate agent due to his gift for gab. However, while he made it seem he enjoyed rubbing elbows with the rich, famous, and potentially powerful, he didn’t. He just wanted to entertain people without lying to them or putting them in bad deals. Hence his decision to become a stand-up comic – even if there is no safe place to perform.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Best Friend Of The Dead”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Kaguya Sama: Love Is War.”
Quotes
Reika (Hikasa Youko)
Reika seems to be the lead of the flight attendants and the one who has already focused on her life ending so minas well enjoy being trapped in a grocery store that has a lot of liquor.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Flight Attendant Of The Dead”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Redo of Healer” and their role in “Goblin Slayer.”
Quotes
Maki (Asakura Momo)
Maki is an easily charmed woman who becomes enamored by Kencho, especially his muscles and humor.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Flight Attendant Of The Dead”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Horimiya.”
Quotes
Yukari (Wakayama Shion)
Yukari is a third-year flight attendant who wanted to become one after being comforted as a child by one during one of her first flights.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Flight Attendant Of The Dead”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Takt Op.Destiny.”
Quotes
Beatrix Amerhauser (Minami Takahashi)
Born and raised in Germany, Beatrix is obsessed with Japan, from history to information about places, to the point she is a walking encyclopedia. One that, luckily, isn’t just book-smart but also well-versed in samurai armor and weaponry.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Sushi & Hot Springs of the Dead
Quotes
Masura Kumano (Kusumi Naomi)
A master carpenter, after the death of his wife, who infected his son, he decided to live in the woods and with finding an acre of Oak Trees, he decided to build a tree house to live out the rest of his days as the zombie apocalypse rages on.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Treehouse of the Dead”
- The actor is also known for their role in “,” their role in “,” and their role in “.”
Quotes
“People say when you’re ready to repay your parent, it’s already too late.”
— Masura (1.9)
Tendo (Sasaki Yuuko)
Tendo is Akira’s stern dad, who doesn’t say much, works on the farm, and tries to contribute to his community.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Treehouse of the Dead”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Japan Sinks: 2020,”
Quotes
Teruo (Kinoshita Hiroyuki)
Teruo is Akira’s mom, who is far nicer than his dad.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Treehouse of the Dead”
Quotes
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