Summary
Zombies are swarming pop culture. From movies, gaming, and evenanime, there seems to be no limit to what the dead will sink their teeth into. Leaving the medium of film also allows stories and ideas to expand on the idea of what the undead are capable of and how zombies can fit into the worldbuilding.
It’s not all flesh eaters. From a famous vampire killer reimagined to an entire world revolving around death, zombie animes offer creative twists to the genre. So which zombie animes will leave you hungry for more? These are the ten best zombie animes to satisfy your craving.
The Unluckiest Girl In Anime
In a world filled with supernatural beings, Fuuko Izumo lives in seclusion due toher unbelievable bad luck; this includes her parents, who died after hugging her when she was eight. Luckily, she finally meets someone who simply won’t stay dead.
This is Andy, a zombie-like being with the power to regenerate and quickly return to life. These undead abilities prevent him from being destroyed no matter how much bad luck is thrown in his direction, so he hopes to use Fuuko to achieve what he refers to as the ultimate death.
9Zomb100: Bucket List Of The Dead
Fun During A Zombie Apocalypse
Everyone has dreams of quitting their job and getting a fresh start; this is what happens with Akira Tendo, though the start is anything but fresh. When the dead start rising, Tendo is able to break free from his repetitive routine and focus on the things that make him feel alive.
With a bucket list of experiences before turning into a zombie, he is soon joined by other like-minded survivors. Together they eat at the finest restaurants without paying, try their luck as stand-up comedians, and even delve into achieving their true career ambitions.
8Zombieland Saga
Zombie Idols
The year is 2008 and high school student Sakura Minamoto has dreams of becoming an idol, but these dreams are cut short when she is abruptly hit by a truck and dies. Ten years later, she is brought back to life as a zombie by a man who wants to create the most popular Idol group composed entirely of reanimated girls.
It’s not as easy as it seems, as the newly reanimated idols need stimulation to regain their memories and perform properly. Can they achieve this or are their dreams of becoming famous already buried six feet deep?
7Tokyo Ghoul
A Secret Society
If you’re looking for a dark and gritty zombie anime with an existential crisis thrown in the mix, then look no further. Tokyo Ghoul takes place in a secret society of flesh-eating zombies known as ghouls, which now live in the shadows of human society as they attempt to coexist while craving flesh.
A student, Ken Kaneki, transforms into a half-ghoul, and now he needs to learn the ropes of keeping his identity hidden from society and his human friends as well. This is tested when dark forces begin to creep out of the shadows..
6School-Live!
A Twist Ending
School-Live! follows the story of Yuki Takeya, a cheerful girl who is a member of the School Living Club. This club does its best to farm, sleep, and perform activities within the school grounds; however, all is not as it seems as Yuki’s friends keep a few details hidden.
In reality, a zombie apocalypse occurred in which most of the student population was killed. Yuki’s friends are secretly trying to shield her from the reality of the situation and prevent her from dealing with harsh truths that may cause her to completely shut down.
5Seoul Station
Train To Busan’s Prequel
If you love Train To Busan, then you’ll be happy to know there is an animated prequel to one of the greatest Zombie movies of all time. Seoul Station covers the start of the zombie apocalypse as society quickly begins to collapse.
Seoul Station focuses its story on a young woman named Hye-sun who is on a mission to reunite with her father. While she searches for him, the infection rages through Seoul as the bitten quickly turns into fast-running zombies.
4Soul Eater
Best Action
Set in a world where death is everything, Soul Eater follows a group of students as they train to become Death Weapon Meisters. These powerful warriors partner up with other students who can transform into various weapons as they train together to collect corrupted souls andpower up.
Soul Eater is the perfect anime for anyone who loves well-animated scythe action and a gothic setting with just that hit of anime goofiness to tie it all together. Soul Eater even got another spinoff known as Soul Eater Not!
3Hellsing
A Bloody Good Time
Led by Integra Helsing, the Helsing Organization keeps tabs on all supernatural occurrences in London, including zombies, vampires, and demons. They also have one of the deadliest secrets under the control of Integra; this is the vampire Alucard, who swears loyalty to the Van Hellsing family after being defeated hundreds of years in the past.
Now they must stop another group known as Millennium from leading the world to ruin using supernatural forces. The anime is one of the best horror animes with its dark themes and bloody action sequences.
2Kabaneri Of The Iron Fortress
Zombies In The Industrial Revolution
If you enjoy zombie media that changes the period a bit, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress has what you need. Taking place during the Industrial Revolution, a virus spreads that turns humans into zombie-like creatures known as the Kabane.
Turning into half a Kabane, an engineer called Ikoma must travel the world looking for a new home. To help him survive, he has brand-new technology he designed himself that can pierce through the Kabane’s defenses; now aboard a locomotive, he travels far and wide fighting countless undead for a chance at a better future.
1Attack On Titan
A Fresh Take On Man-Eaters
Attack on Titan may not seem like a zombie anime at first glance, but it has all the hallmarks of one. With the last remnants of humanity hiding behind walls, giant man-eating creatures lurk on the exterior constantly trying to breach inside.
As Eren Yaeger watches his mother die, he swears to venture outside the walls and destroy every remaining Titan. However, all is not as it seems with mysteries unraveling the true nature of what the Titans are, how they were created, and how their power will eventually shape the future of the world.
