Crunchyroll's Sensational Smash Hit Reveals a Surprising Flaw through its Electrifying Opening

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead has experienced significant success on Crunchyroll, but its production issues have caused numerous delays. The anime's technical flaw is evident in its opening, highlighting the main problem. Although Zom 100 has been a hit for the summer 2023 season, constant delays have greatly hindered its momentum. The staff even admitted uncertainty about the release dates for the last three episodes. Furthermore, the updated version of the opening theme in episode #8 revealed unfinished visuals and animation, further emphasizing the production problems. These ongoing issues within the anime industry are heightened by the irony that Zom 100 is intended to satirize this very system.

Zom 100’s Production Issues Are Unfortunately Common In Anime

The opening of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead highlights the significant production issues it has faced, which unfortunately are not uncommon in the anime industry. In recent years, the poor working conditions and low wages in the anime industry have been increasingly exposed. Numerous animators have come forward, speaking out about being overworked and underpaid by their employers. MAPPA, specifically, has received attention for its factory-like conditions, and animators Henry Thurlow and Vincent Chansard, who work on One Piece, have shared their experiences of hospitalization due to exhaustion and the challenges of working on seasonal anime.

Regarding the reasons behind Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead's issues, it is possible that its production company, Bug Films, holds some responsibility. While Bug Films employs talented animators, this is their first time working on a full series rather than in-between animation. This lack of experience may explain the unpreparedness for the challenges that come with such a project. It should be noted that there is no official confirmation that animators at Bug Films are subjected to the same poor conditions seen in other studios. However, the numerous issues surrounding the production of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead suggest that there may be some underlying problems behind the scenes.

Zom 100’s Production Issues Adds A Tragic Irony To Its Story

The production issues faced by Zom 100 highlight the ironic nature of its premise. Episode #1 emphasized the poor working conditions in Japanese companies, including anime production companies like Akira's company, which served as a satirical representation of Pokémon's OLM, Inc. Therefore, it is tragically ironic that Zom 100 also encountered similar problems. While these delays were unexpected, they serve as a painful reminder that as long as the anime industry continues to face these conditions, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead will not be the last anime to confront such issues and experience delays. (Source: Vox)