#I'm Looking For Zombie TV Anime Unveils Main Cast & Staff, October Debut

Studio Comet Unveils Anime for I'm Looking For Zombie with Main Cast and Staff

Kadokawa has officially released a teaser promotional video and a new teaser visual for the upcoming television anime adaptation of Katsuwo's manga, titled I'm Looking For Zombie. The announcement also included details on the main cast, core production staff, and an October premiere window for the series. Studio Comet is producing the anime.

The World of I'm Looking For Zombie

The story is characterized as a "zombie x youth comedy" set in a post-apocalyptic world. Thirteen years prior to the events of the narrative, a devastating event known as the "Red Day" occurred. This cataclysmic day saw a virulent disease spread globally, resulting in ninety percent of Earth's human population contracting the illness and subsequently dying. These deceased individuals then rose again as zombies, relentlessly attacking any surviving people. Following the societal and civilizational collapse, the remaining human survivors have established lives away from the major cities, harboring a long-term hope of eventually reclaiming these urban centers. An entirely new generation of individuals has emerged, growing up without any personal experience or memory of the world as it existed before the Red Day. The central plot begins as Aki and her close companions, Haru and Natsuki, embark on a perilous journey with the objective of locating Aki's missing father.

Introduction to the Main Cast and Characters

The ensemble of key characters will be voiced by a talented cast of performers. Each character brings a unique personality and skill set to the unfolding narrative.

Miyari Nemoto takes on the role of Aki, the central protagonist. Aki grew up in a secluded village, specifically isolated from the widespread zombie presence. She belongs to the new generation, possessing no direct knowledge of the pre-Red Day world. Her personal mission drives the initial plot as she ventures out of her village to find her missing father. Aki's primary weapon is a distinctive modified saw, crucial for her survival in this dangerous environment.

Lynn voices Natsuki, Aki's close friend. Natsuki possesses a unique perspective, judging everything she encounters based on whether it is "cute" or "not cute." This characteristic defines much of her interactions and reactions. Her chosen weapon is a vibrant pink bow and arrow, reflecting her distinctive style.

Toshiya Miyata portrays Haru, Aki and Natsuki's childhood friend. Haru is intensely dedicated to muscle development and physical strength, never missing an opportunity for a strength-training session, regardless of time or location. His commitment to physical prowess is evident in his fighting style. Haru's main weapons consist of a baseball bat and his own formidable muscles.

Hibiku Yamamura joins the cast as Yū. Yū, along with Sakura, was rescued by Aki and her friends during a perilous zombie attack. She possesses extensive knowledge regarding the "outside world," providing valuable insights to the group. Despite her intellectual strength, Yū is characterized by an extremely low athletic ability.

Yuka Nukui is cast as Sakura. Sakura was also with Yū when they were rescued by Aki and the others from a zombie assault. She is depicted as kind-hearted and level-headed, maintaining composure in challenging situations. While she appears to have no prior experience in fighting zombies, her full capabilities remain to be explored.

Key Production Team Details

The anime production is helmed by Shin'ya Une, who serves as the director at Studio Comet. Une's previous directorial experience includes Rent-A-Girlfriend season 3 and D.Gray-man Hallow as an episode director, along with work on Teasing Master Takagi-san. Kyōhei Suzuki assists in the directorial role, having previously worked as an assistant episode director for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind and Kiss Him, Not Me.

The series scripts are being managed by Kenichi Yamashita and Aki Itami. Yamashita has contributed to series such as Actually, I Am... and The Holy Grail of Eris. Itami's past work includes Forest of Piano and The Comic Artist and His Assistants. Narumi Shimoji is responsible for designing the characters, with previous credits including Charanpo Land no Bōken film and Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi. The musical score for the anime is composed by Kenta Higashiohji, known for his work on Pole Princess!! and Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire.

Premiere Information

The I'm Looking For Zombie anime is scheduled to premiere in October. It will air within the IMAnimation programming block on TV Asahi and twenty-three of its affiliated channels. Episodes will be broadcast on Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. Japan Standard Time, which translates to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

Katsuwo's Manga Background

Katsuwo originally launched the I'm Looking For Zombie manga in Kadokawa's Comic Dengeki DaiohG magazine in June 2022. The series concluded its run, with Kadokawa publishing the third and final volume in January 2024.

Katsuwo is also the creator of other notable manga titles that have received anime adaptations. The manga Mitsuboshi Colors inspired a television anime of the same name, which premiered in January 2018. Sentai Filmworks streamed this anime as it aired in Japan.

Another significant work by Katsuwo is Hitori Bocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu, also known as Solitary "" Life or Hitori Bocchi's "" Life. This manga began serialization in the inaugural issue of Comic Dengeki DaiohG in September 2013 and concluded in April 2021. Kadokawa released the manga's eighth and final volume in June 2021. A television anime adaptation for Hitori Bocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu premiered in April 2019, with Crunchyroll streaming the series.