Zombie Land Saga
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EP 1Zombie idol Sakura awakens in Saga after ten years of death to help Kotaro revive the region.
Oct 4, 2018High school student Sakura Minamoto dies in an accident and wakes up as a zombie in Saga Prefecture after a decade. She joins Kotaro Tatsumi, who resurrected her and other zombie girls to form an idol group aimed at revitalizing the area. To stimulate the brain-dead girls, Kotaro forces them to perform at a death metal concert. Sakura initially doubts the plan, but the group survives the chaotic show through screaming and headbanging. During the performance, Sakura recovers fragments of her past life. While the event ends in disaster, the intense experience successfully restores the senses of nearly all the zombie girls by the following day.
EP 2Zombies flee mansion and face rappers before a near-disastrous castle performance
Oct 11, 2018Frustrated with their confinement, zombies Ai Mizuno and Junko Konno try to escape the mansion, causing Sakura to follow in worry. The girls attempt to avoid rappers but are shot at by a policeman, forcing them to return. The following day, they perform at Saga Castle, where Tae Yamada, the only zombie still lacking her senses, is accidentally decapitated on stage. This incident nearly exposes their true nature. Sakura clashes with bandmate Saki Nikaido over Tae's head, leading to a rap battle that successfully convinces the audience the chaos is part of the show.
EP 3Kotaro plans a flash mob while the group chooses the name Franchouchou after Tae sneezes.
Oct 18, 2018Kotaro organizes a live flash mob performance at Karatsu Station, prompting the girls to select a group name. They decide on Franchouchou, inspired by the sound of Tae sneezing. While most members practice their routine overnight, Ai and Junko remain doubtful about the project. Consequently, the others begin the performance without their skeptical peers. The show encounters difficulties when Sakura forgets her lyrics, but Ai and Junko intervene to rescue the act. Their assistance helps stabilize the performance, allowing them to attract at least one new fan despite the initial challenges and lack of full group participation.
EP 4Idol Girls Face Sponsorship Loss After Hot Spring Incident in Ureshino
Oct 25, 2018With funds dwindling, Kotaro dispatches the girls to a Ureshino hot spring resort to secure a pharmaceutical sponsorship. Following a sightseeing tour and discussions about their idol aspirations, the group finds that the promoted skin patches effectively relieve their muscle stiffness, enhancing their performance. However, that night, Sakura, Saki, and Junko disobey Kotaro’s orders and enter the hot springs. They are discovered in their true forms by the pharmaceutical company’s president, causing her to flee in terror. This exposure leads to the immediate cancellation of the sponsorship deal, leaving the group without the financial support they desperately needed.
EP 5Drive-In Tori Commercial and Kashima Gatalympics Publicity Stunt
Nov 1, 2018The group promotes Drive-In Tori in Imari through a commercial featuring Tae with the mascot. They then attend the Kashima Gatalympics in Franchouchou shirts. Mud covers them in the first round, forcing them to stay dirty to protect their makeup, which harms their promotion. Tae wins first prize, and Sakura offers a spare shirt, revealing it is branded for Drive-In Tori. Journalist Shinta Okoba watches the commercial and notices #4 resembles Junko Konno, prompting him to investigate her background. The incident involves maintaining their appearance while dealing with unexpected branding issues during the event.
EP 6Franchouchou members confront past deaths while preparing for a festival duet
Nov 8, 2018During a fan photo session, Ai and Junko argue about idol-fan interactions. Junko reveals she died in a plane crash before her Kyushu debut, leading her to consider quitting due to her outdated views. Saki learns from Ai that she died from a lightning strike at Tosu Stadium, which caused a fear of storms and a drive to avoid being overshadowed by her death. The group faces further tension when Kotaro announces their participation in the Saga Rock Festival, where Ai and Junko must perform a duet together.
EP 7Franchouchou's Saga Rock performance faces challenges before a breakthrough moment
Nov 15, 2018Junko initially refuses to practice for Franchouchou's Saga Rock performance, leading Ai to cover her duet part. Before the show, Kotaro convinces Junko to return by stating she need not follow modern idol standards. During the performance, a thunderstorm causes Ai to break down, but Junko supports her until she recovers. Lightning then strikes the zombies, illuminating their bodies and electrically filtering their voices. These unexpected effects impress the audience and media, resulting in Franchouchou being reported as Saga Rock's breakout idol group.
EP 8Franchouchou hosts a farewell concert for Lily Hoshikawa and her father Takeo Go.
Nov 22, 2018While Franchouchou enjoys new gigs, Takeo Go attends an event after recognizing Lily Hoshikawa. Lily reveals he is her father and former manager, explaining she is a transgender girl formerly known as Masao Go, who died from the shock of growing facial hair during her stressful television career. Recognizing Takeo’s deep care for Lily, the group invites him to a special concert. During this performance, Lily sings a special song to provide him with a proper goodbye, honoring their shared history and emotional connection.
EP 9Saki Intervenes in a Biker Gang Race and Reconciles Rivals Through Performance
Nov 29, 2018Saki halts a conflict between Franchouchou and Dorami, led by Maria Amabuki, who faces a chicken race challenge from Korosuke toward a cliff at Mt. Kagami. Defying her mother Reiko Kirishima, Saki’s former friend and ex-boss, Maria accepts the bet. Reiko had retired after Saki died in a similar race in 1997. Saki substitutes for Maria on Reiko’s motorcycle, destroying it by exploding after clearing the cliff twice. Returning safely, Saki earns Maria’s respect after Reiko scolds her for the danger. The group celebrates the reconciliation between Reiko and Maria by hosting an idol concert attended by both biker gangs.
EP 10Franchouchou faces memory loss after a truck accident during mountain training
Dec 6, 2018The group prepares for a concert at Arpino, where Sakura hopes to recover her past. Sent to the mountains for survival training, she clashes with her bandmates over their lack of focus on performance practice. Observing their cooperation, Sakura recognizes her own selfish behavior and begins to mend their relationships. However, just one week before the scheduled show, she is struck by a truck once more. This accident causes her memories to regress to the period before her death, erasing the progress she made toward regaining her identity.
EP 11Sakura struggles with pessimism after losing and regaining her zombie memories.
Dec 13, 2018Sakura experiences a complex memory state, having lost her recollections of being a zombie while simultaneously regaining her previous memories. This confusion leads her to adopt a deeply pessimistic outlook, convinced that she lacks the potential to succeed as an idol. When her friends fail to persuade her otherwise, she departs from the house. During her departure, she reflects on a pattern of failure, noting that every effort she has made to succeed in life has resulted in negative outcomes, a trajectory that even included her death. Despite Sakura’s overwhelming negativity and desire to quit, Kotaro remains steadfast in his resolve to support her and refuses to abandon her efforts.
EP 12Franchouchou performs despite venue collapse while Sakura regains memories
Dec 20, 2018As the concert approaches, Tae struggles to motivate the defiant Sakura but her efforts inspire Yugiri and Ai to help convince Sakura to rejoin the rehearsals. On the day of the performance, heavy snow causes the venue to collapse and destroy the stage. Despite the destruction, the group continues their show, encouraging Sakura to participate as well. They deliver a successful performance, during which Sakura recovers her full memories. At the end, Okoba starts to notice a connection between Franchouchou's members and the people they were in life.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Zombie Land Saga have?
- Zombie Land Saga has 12 episodes.
- When did Zombie Land Saga come out?
- Zombie Land Saga came out in 2018.
- Which studio made Zombie Land Saga?
- Zombie Land Saga was produced by MAPPA.
- Who directed Zombie Land Saga?
- Zombie Land Saga was directed by Kazuo Ogura.
- Is Zombie Land Saga finished?
- Current status of Zombie Land Saga: Finished.