Dreams Conquer Spoilers: A Review of Undead Unluck Episode 7

Episode 7 of Undead Unluck premiered on November 17, 2022, further addressing the ongoing battle against the UMA Spoil. It not only revealed the origins of the entire incident but also introduced a new tactic for utilizing Unluck by employing zombies as explosive devices.

The UMA's area of effect and its Rules had a profound impact on the entire town of Longing, Nevada. As a result, the residents were transformed into zombies. In episode 7 of Undead Unluck, the process and timeline of this transformation were explored, shedding light on how some children in a bunker managed to survive while others succumbed to zombification within minutes.

While the episode did not conclude the battle, it gave more context as to the nature of the UMA.

Undead Unluck episode 7: Dreams vs. Spoil

The kids in the bunker, how Spoil infected the town

Undead Unluck Episode 7 dives into the aftermath of the occurrence in Longing, Nevada (Image via Our Website). After recapping episode 6, Ken, the eldest among the children, sheds light on the dire situation and explains how the kids managed to survive untouched by the Spoil. Just a week prior to our heroes' arrival in the town, the menacing Spoil materialized as a floating eye and rapidly unleashed its devastating effects.

A toxic mixture of brown and green gas began to spread, infecting adults at an alarming rate. In a matter of seconds, the gas overpowered anyone in close proximity, causing them to succumb to the infection. The last adult the children at Sunflower Nursery School witnessed turning into a zombie was their teacher. Despite her transformation, she confidently and joyfully declared that she would not meet her demise until she found a handsome suitor to marry.

Undead Unluck episode 7: The teacher becomes the children's savior (Image via Our Website)

She also imparts a highly significant piece of advice - amidst challenging times, one should steadfastly concentrate on their dreams. This unwavering concentration has prevented all the children from succumbing to despair.

This notion was poignantly illustrated when the youngest of them all, a girl named Mii, found herself a mere 40 seconds away from succumbing to the grip of desolation before Ken revived her motivation by reminding her of her aspirations to become a florist.

This act caused her time to accelerate from 40 seconds to 20,000 seconds (or about 5 hours).

Unluck creating zombie bombs, Spoil's rules

In Undead Unluck episode 7, titled "The Teacher's Sacrifice," a new application of Unluck is unveiled. By inflicting Unluck upon the intended targets of a main antagonist and urging them to charge at him, he can be effectively damaged. This poignant scene showcases the teacher embracing Fuuko lovingly, reciprocated by Fuuko, who then proceeds to confront Spoil head-on.

The outcome results in Spoil, in his attempt to overpower the teacher, inadvertently stumbling into a gunpowder supply store and triggering a catastrophic explosion. Consequently, the force of the blast dislodges the shattered pieces of the statue from Spoil's face. The detonating Unlucky zombies inflict such severe damage on Spoil that it forces him to undergo a transformation to prevent his own demise.

Undead Unluck episode 7: Zombie bomb rush (Image via Our Website)

Spoil consumes the remaining zombies, harnessing their energy to transform into its second form. In this form, Spoil possesses the power to decay objects and organisms. Timers are imposed on organic beings, and when they expire, they transform into zombies. As Andy discovered the difficult way, Spoil's second form intensifies this effect as the target gets closer, thwarting his attempts to continue the confrontation.

Furthermore, Spoil has acquired energy beams that have the capacity to instantaneously decay beings and even formidable structures like the Statue of Liberty. Shen, utilizing his remarkable ability, barely manages to divert the beam away from themselves and their surroundings.

Spoil's second form and its motivations, explained

Spoil's second form in Undead Unluck episode 7 (Image via Our Website)

Spoil's second form holds a more eerie appearance compared to its initial state. It stands taller, brandishes wings, and showcases a face shield resembling Lord Zedd, adorned with steel-colored spikes protruding from its head. Its face possesses a single eye and multiple rows of razor-sharp teeth. Additionally, it possesses a flexible neck and murky black hair, which upon closer inspection, reveals itself to be decaying matter that oozes and decomposes anything it comes into contact with.

As Shen hurries to retrieve a weapon from their truck, Spoil takes the opportunity to elucidate its motivation to Fuuko. It perceives itself as a necessary counterbalance to a stagnant world, where the absence of decay results in an unpleasant transformation of everything. Spoil expounds upon the significance of spoiling in order for death to transpire, emphasizing how its existence catalyzed the growth and struggles of living beings.

In Undead Unluck episode 7, Spoil's second form is unveiled, shedding light on its motives. Surprisingly, Spoil perceives humanity as the very evil that rejected it, making one ponder why individuals choose to defy it. After all, as integral parts of nature, what drives them to persist? What prompts such a strong attachment to a transient physique, and why do they persist in their relentless battle?

Spoil effectively sees itself as a necessary evil, something that must exist in the world.

Dreams and sunflowers

Fuuko's retort was devastating, silencing and diverting Spoil to the point where its repugnant aura vanished. She boldly proclaimed that humans would never abandon their dreams, even if compelled to become spoiled like the UMA suggests. Moreover, she declared her unwavering determination to fulfill her own dream of living a normal life as a girl. Just like Mii's earlier experience and the sunflowers in her eyes, Fuuko's timer shot up to an impressive 20,000 seconds.

Both Andy and Shen express their admiration for the impressive move, as Shen smashes a part of Spoil's headpiece and proclaims his ambition to become the greatest in all existence. As the episode draws to a close, Shen's own timer continues to increase. In the preview for the next episode, viewers catch a glimpse of Andy reaching for the card on his head, a significant moment known to manga fans as the initial appearance of Victhor.

Sunflowers in Undead Unluck episode 7 (Image via Our Website)

The sunflower symbolizes unwavering faith and loyalty towards someone dearly cared for. It also represents positivity and optimism. In Undead Unluck episode 7, the sunflowers appear in various scenes such as the teacher running through a field of them, Mii expressing her intention to plant many, and Fuuko's vision where she confronts Spoil. These sunflowers perfectly embody their symbolic meanings in the episode. They wither away, symbolizing the death of optimism, while the fields represent the teacher's loyalty to the children even in the face of impending demise. Fuuko's vision is filled with sunflowers, serving as a beacon of hope and optimism against decay, effectively dispelling Spoil's decaying aura.

Final thoughts

In Undead Unluck episode 7, Spoil has yet to be defeated, but the show seems to be following a three-part structure for its arcs, and the fight scenes are no exception. Similar to Gena in episode 4, the real battle against Spoil has now begun as Shen and Fuuko have become determined and have learned how to counter Spoil's timers.

Manga readers are already aware of how this fight unfolds, so it's worth mentioning how Undead Unluck episode 7 handles Spoil as a UMA (Unknown Magical Ability). This initial confrontation between Andy and Fuuko is just the beginning, and there will be more to come. Considering how challenging it has been to take down Spoil, thanks to Andy's involvement with Apocalypse in episode 5, the upcoming challenges are bound to be even more difficult.

The episode, as usual, showcases exceptional direction and cinematography, evoking an emotional response with its heart-wrenching moments like the teacher's sacrifice and Fuuko's inspiring speech accompanied by uplifting music. The deliberate choice to wash out the color adds a deeper sense of significance to Spoil's character, which resurfaces when the mood shifts to positivity and optimism. With the intensity ramping up in the confrontation against Spoil, the heroes in undead Unluck's seventh episode must quickly defeat him in order to ensure their own survival.

Editor's P/S

In episode 7 of Undead Unluck, titled "The Teacher's Sacrifice," we witness the aftermath of the horrifying events that unfolded in Longing, Nevada. The episode delves into the origins of the incident and introduces a new tactic for utilizing Unluck's abilities.

The revelation of Spoil's second form and motivations adds thrilling twists to the plot, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode effectively portrays the dire situation faced by the children in the bunker and emphasizes the importance of dreams and sunflowers as symbols of hope and resilience.

Overall, episode 7 of Undead Unluck is a captivating addition to the series, leaving fans eager for the next installment.