If you’re a follower of anime, it’s likely you’ve heard the buzz around “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead”. Its recent introduction in July had anime enthusiasts talking and had them hooked to its unique plot and alluring characters. Crafted by the talented duo, Haro Aso and Kotaro Takata, the anime’s backdrop is as thrilling as they come. Enter Akira Tendo, our jaded office hero who is stuck in a never-ending loop of exhaustive work and a tyrant of a boss. But one day, as he’s lost in thoughts of work drudgery during his daily commute, he is jolted into a new reality – his town is in the grip of a zombie outbreak.
Yet, fans are now scratching their heads, not over a plot twist, but over the sudden halt of this riveting series. Let’s dissect the scenario.
Unraveling the Mystery of the Zom 100 Hiatus
While the official channels remain tight-lipped about the exact reason for the halt, our sources hint at underlying production challenges. Despite the anime maintaining its airing cadence in Japan, international fans often found themselves waiting an extra day for episodes to drop on their favorite streaming services.
Diving deeper, Sakuga Blog, a reputable name in the anime community, offered some commentary on the matter. They elucidate, “One facet that stands out about Zom 100 crew, especially in the eyes of those in the know, is a discernible irregularity in their production methodology. Kawagoe’s team, ambitious as they are, often bites off more than they can chew. Whether it’s working within the constraints of an overwhelmed OLM or operating independently with Bug Films, they grapple with the demands of Kojima’s vision.”
A Glimpse at BUG FILMS: The Production Powerhouse
For those not in the loop, Hiroaki Kojima established BUG FILMS, a Tokyo-centric production hub, in September 2021. While they’ve had their hands in some of the anime world’s noteworthy titles, like “Komi Can’t Communicate” (2021) and “Summer Time Rendering” (2022), their collaboration with “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” is their first solo venture. Previously, they paired with the OLM team. However, as things stand, the final three episodes of the inaugural season are in a cloud of uncertainty due to the unforeseen hiatus.
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As the Dust Settles
All in all, the sudden stoppage of “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” has thrown fans into a whirlwind of curiosity and anticipation. While we’ve managed to piece together some potential causes for this break, it’s clear that the internal challenges the production house faces have piqued the interest of many. As the anime world holds its breath for the series’ next move, it’s evident that “Zom 100” is as much in the limelight for its storyline as it is for its production tales.
