On This Day in Anime

Fifteen years ago today, viewers bid farewell to the wonderfully absurd world of Is This a Zombie? of the Dead. This second season of the Is This a Zombie? franchise continued the misadventures of Ayumu Aikawa, a high school student who found himself resurrected as a zombie and forced to live with a magical girl and a host of other fantastical beings.

The series was a whirlwind of ecchi comedy, action, and supernatural shenanigans, blending harem tropes with magical girl and vampire elements in a uniquely chaotic fashion. It never took itself too seriously, reveling in its over-the-top situations and character interactions. For fans who enjoyed its particular brand of irreverent humor and genre mash-ups, the series provided a consistently entertaining ride. It stands as a prime example of how a willingness to be unabashedly silly can create a memorable viewing experience.