The manga 'Zombie 100: Bucket List of the Dead' is this wild ride about a guy named Akira who's stuck in a soul-crushing job, barely surviving the corporate grind. Then—bam!—the zombie apocalypse hits, and instead of panicking, he's weirdly relieved because it means he doesn’t have to go to work anymore. Crazy, right? He starts making a bucket list of 100 things he wants to do before becoming a zombie himself, like traveling, confessing to his crush, and just living life to the fullest. It’s this hilarious yet oddly uplifting mix of horror and comedy, with gore but also a ton of heart. The art style’s vibrant, and Akira’s energy is infectious—you can’t help but root for him as he turns the end of the world into his personal playground.
What I love is how it flips the typical zombie narrative. Instead of focusing solely on survival, it’s about reclaiming joy in a messed-up situation. There’s a scene where Akira gleefully rides a supermarket cart through a zombie crowd, and it’s pure chaos in the best way. The supporting cast adds depth too, like his childhood friend who’s way more practical about the apocalypse. It’s not just mindless fun, though; there are moments that make you think about how society traps people in routines. The manga’s still ongoing, and I’m hooked on seeing how far Akira’s absurd optimism takes him.