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The Importance Of Optimism In A Zombie Apocalypse
How a zombie manga showcases the importance of personal fulfillment
Post-apocalyptic stories are one of the most popular genres right now due to the life or death stakes and the intense drama that comes with it, but what if there is a series that goes against the typical post-apocalyptic genre? With the boom of post-apocalyptic narratives, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead stands out as a refreshing zombie manga that is arguably one of the most optimistic post-apocalyptic stories ever told. So, in this article, we’ll go over what this series is and what we can learn from its optimistic take on the zombie genre.
Defining Basic Zombie Tropes
The zombie genre has been a popular subset of horror fiction for decades, captivating audiences with tales of the undead rising from their graves to prey upon the living. While the origins of zombies can be traced back to Haitian folklore, it was George A. Romero’s 1968 film Night of the Living Dead that popularized the modern zombie archetype.
Since then, zombies have become a staple in literature, films, television shows, and video games. The genre’s popularity explores a wide variety of themes of survival, fear, societal breakdown, corruption of morality, and even the human condition in the face of an apocalyptic scenario. Of course, this has led to the point where every fictional take of the zombie genre has all of the same. exact. themes. This can be frustrating for fans of the genre who are craving for something new and unique.
What Is ‘Zom 100: Bucket List Of the Dead’?
Authored by Haro Aso and illustrated by Kotaro Takata, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is a manga series that follows the story of Akira Tendo, an overworked office worker who suddenly finds himself in the midst of a zombie apocalypse.
