by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 5 stars Another fun volume. In this one the team travels to Osaka, encounters a new style of zombie, meets up with an old friend, and attempts to run their own bar. I love these characters so much. They’ve really grown on me. And…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 5 stars Another fun volume in the series with some surprising turns. Continuing through their bucket list, the gang goes on a sake drinking spree and looks for an undiscovered dinosaur fossil in this fast-paced volume with plenty of antics, new friends, and surprising…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 5 stars A strange and fascinating storyline. Akira and his friends continue their travels, crossing off items on their Bucket List as they go and (rather halfheartedly) looking for a way to stop the zombie apocalypse. This time they set their sights on reaching…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 5 stars I think this is my favorite volume so far. Surprisingly sweet, action-packed, and plenty of humor. It’s the final showdown in the “Hometown of the Dead” storyline. Will Aikira and his friends be able to outsmart their nefarious counterparts to save the…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 4 stars The team has made it to Akira’s hometown and are settling in nicely. That is until a group of miscreants with their own bucket list enact their plan to cause chaos and turn everyone into zombies. Now they’ll have to team up…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 4 stars Another strange and delightful volume of zombie apocalypse adventures. Akira continues his bucket list with friends Kencho and Shizuka, heading toward his childhood hometown. Along the way, they pick up a new ally and enjoy some rest and relaxation along with hard…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 3 stars Akira and Kencho make plans to leave Tokyo, but first they must secure a new set of wheels. They reunite with an acquaintance at an RV show, team up, and hit the road. But the journey is not without unforeseen obstacles. I…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 4 stars Action, humor, and absurdity. Reunited during the zombie apocalypse, best friends Akira and Kencho set off to complete their list of 100 Things I Want to Do Before Becoming a Zombie. This volume follows their attempts to play video games on a…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 4 stars Akira Tendo plans to work hard and make it big. But when he lands a job at an exploitative corporations, his life becomes a living hell. He has no social life, can’t talk to the girl of his dreams, and moves through…
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4 stars An interesting introduction into the history of zombies and how they went from the obedient undead to the ravenous creatures we know today. The book covers various information related to zombies including the origin of zombies in Vodou, their evolution through mass media, real-world parasites and diseases, children’s pop culture, and survival tips….
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