The Long-awaited Zombie Flick Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead – What's Holding It Back?
Discover the intriguing reasons behind the ongoing delays of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead anime adaptation, as this captivating series encounters production setbacks from episode 4 onwards
Haro Aso's Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead anime adaptation had a remarkable and highly successful debut, ranking among the greatest premieres in history. Despite its initially modest following, the show quickly garnered a large and devoted fan base within just a few episodes.
The animation quality from Bug Studio played a crucial role in capturing the audience's attention and contributing to the anime's popularity. Another significant factor in the show's success is the esteemed director Kazuki Kawagoe, known for his extensive work as an episode director in the anime industry.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead faced production delays since episode 4
Their collaborative endeavors led to the emergence of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead as an adored series. Nonetheless, its renown was fleeting, owing to the persistent postponements in the anime's release schedule, greatly impacting its position among the other shows unveiled in 2023.Expand Tweet
The release of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead experienced repeated delays spanning from the fourth to the ninth episode, lasting for a week or two each time. These frequent disruptions had a substantial negative impact on the show's overall popularity. Devoted fans, who were fully immersed in the dystopian narrative, compelling characters, and captivating setting, grew increasingly frustrated.
The latest episodes of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead in Japan followed the schedule but experienced global delays on platforms such as Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and others. These delays varied from one day to a notable two-week postponement. Although official statements concerning the postponements were absent, it was clear that production difficulties were the underlying cause.
The situation took a rather disheartening twist when Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead episode 10 was put on an indefinite hiatus, leaving fans uncertain about the series' return. This unforeseen turn of events has left the fandom anxious and in eager anticipation of updates.
Can't believe Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead episode 10 is on indefinite hiatus! 😱 I need my zombie fix asap! #Zom100 #InSuspense
2023 has been a challenging year for anime enthusiasts eagerly tracking the schedule, as it has been plagued with an unusually high number of production delays. At first, these delays were primarily attributed to COVID-19 complications but eventually expanded to encompass broader production-related hindrances.
Among the first victims of these production delays in 2023 was NieR: Automata Ver1.1a. Originally intended to consist of 12 episodes and conclude by April 2023, the series was subjected to numerous postponements, resulting in a prolonged duration of at least six months.
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Uncle From Another World, which premiered on July 6, 2022, took almost a year to wrap up, with its finale airing on March 8, 2023. The prolonged duration of its run disappointed both fans and creators, causing an unexpected disruption. It's worth noting that this is not an isolated incident, as other series have also faced production setbacks throughout this year.
Shows such as UniteUp!, The Misfit of Demon King Academy, Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible, Ayakashi Triangle, Spy Classroom, and many others have encountered comparable obstacles, leading to disruptions in their release schedules and testing the loyalty of their devoted fan communities.
These delays have shed light on the difficulties and uncertainties that the anime industry confronts as it strives to provide top-notch content to a worldwide audience.
Stay tuned for more news and updates on Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead anime and manga series.
