Zom 100: Thrilling Dead Redemption: Unearth the Ultimate Bucket List

Highlights

Throughout the episode, the central theme revolves around seizing the opportunity to make amends for lost time, as both Akira and Kencho express remorse for their past behaviors and acknowledge the detrimental impact of an all-consuming work environment.

Apologies function as a means for the characters to find forgiveness within themselves, enabling them to progress and embrace the joys of life while refusing to be weighed down by their previous errors.

Caution: The subsequent text includes revealing details about Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Episode 3, "Best Friend of the Dead," currently available for streaming on Netflix & Crunchyroll.

In the latest episode of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Akira Tendo experiences the true horrors of a zombie-infested world. However, a heroic unnamed girl saves him from a fatal accident and reminds him of the importance of enjoying life while staying cautious.

Realizing the value of his own life, Akira embarks on a mission to reunite with his long-lost best friend and make up for lost time. Though finding his friend won't be easy, especially in this chaotic world, Akira is determined to try. After all, what purpose does life serve without someone to share it with?

Episode Breakdown

The episode begins by featuring a club managed by Shou, where refugees are given shelter while the staff bravely defend against the undead attempting to invade the premises. Just a few hours earlier, Akira discovers that the internet is operational again due to the decreased number of users. As he scrolls through his messages, Akira feels a sense of regret for the time he wasted not spending it with his friends. However, upon seeing the name of an old friend, Kencho, he becomes determined to locate him, convinced that Kencho would never have fallen victim to the zombie threat.

The focus then shifts to Kencho, who finds himself confined in a room at a love house with a zombie as his only companion. Deprived of food and surviving solely on water for the past three days, Kencho's strength to fight is rapidly diminishing. His thoughts wander to Akira and the memories they shared while playing rugby together. Unexpectedly, Akira calls Kencho at that very moment, resulting in an unlikely reunion for the estranged pair. Once the best of friends in college, their relationship had soured after Akira's jealousy towards Kencho's successful career. They stopped communicating with each other as a result. Now, Akira has an opportunity to make amends by saving Tenko from the zombie-infested area in Shinjuku, but it is a challenging task that lies before him.

I’m Sorry

Taking lessons from past experiences, Akira employs a clever tactic of using a car horn to attract the nearby zombies. This not only saves Kencho's life but also ensures the safety of the club's leader, Shou. Once reunited, Akira eagerly shouts an apology to Kencho, who unfortunately is unable to respond. In an unexpected turn of events, Akira's screams inadvertently cause all the zombies to return. Faced with a life-or-death situation, the two friends find themselves on the rooftop contemplating their options: jumping or becoming a meal for the undead. Understandably overwhelmed by fear, Kencho hesitates and eventually admits to Akira that he, too, was dissatisfied with his job all along. The past display of bravado was merely an attempt to impress Akira. Following in Akira's footsteps, Kencho metaphorically 'quits his job' and liberates himself to fully embrace this new world they are in. With the burden lifted off his shoulders, Kencho musters the courage to take the leap, even going so far as to shed his clothes just to elicit a laugh from Akira.

Akira's life is consistently marked by the desire to compensate for lost time. In Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead: I Quit, it is evident that Akira approaches his surroundings in a distinct manner compared to others. This distinguishing factor sets Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead apart from other zombie films. The characters, especially Akira, view the zombies not as a major threat, but rather as another obstacle to overcome. While they possess the capacity to end lives, these zombies are insignificant relative to the torment endured in the past. Instead, Akira's primary struggles revolve around amending his own actions and making amends to others.

Fans were already aware of Akira's limited ability to do anything other than work prior to the apocalypse. However, with Kencho's emergence, fans are given a deeper insight into the work culture that these two men were immersed in. Although Kencho boasted about his job, he despised it just as much as Akira did. Their newfound openness and mutual apologies paved the way for the rekindling of their friendship. Yet, their apologies extended beyond one another.

Their apologies towards each other can also be interpreted as apologies towards their past selves, particularly in Kencho's case. They both acknowledge that they unnecessarily subjected themselves to suffering when they should have taken the time to enjoy life. Now, liberated from societal expectations, it is crucial for them to forgive themselves and progress. Otherwise, they risk ending up like Kencho, trapped in a room and fading away.

Fans interested in watching Zome 100: Bucket List of the Dead can stream them on Netflix and Crunchyroll.