After a Zombie Reality Show, Netflix Set to Explore the Genre in Depth With This Iconic Manga’s Adaptation Set to Release in August

Published 07/17/2023, 10:00 AM EDT

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It is no wonder manga stories have taken over the thoughts of viewers for some time now. Their style and spirit to present stories filled with offbeat comedy and action-packed adventures are unmatched. This is why Netflix added some incredible titles to its library in recent years. The streaming service made sure to hold the attention of both experienced fans and first-timers alike. Most recently, they announced the arrival of a zombie reality show. Now, taking a deeper dive into this genre, the platform is bringing a movie adaptation of the manga series.

Fans might know how Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead has taken over the world with its anime summer release. Now the live-action movie is set to follow the steps. Netflix recently dropped the trailer of the dystopian drama on their Twitter page. The video shared the first glimpse of what the film would be like, set to hit the platform on August 3.

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The project is helmed by Haro Aso, who certainly is not a stranger to bringing the manga series into reality. Fans have already seen his work in the two successful seasons of Alice in Borderland. Now this film would bring some new experiences for viewers as it is not just any zombie apocalypse. The movie casts Eiji Akaso in the lead role of Akira Tendo, who is trapped in a meaningless routine.

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His life takes an unexpected turn when people start turning into mindless zombies. Instead of succumbing to dread, upon this outbreak, the 24-year-old sees it as an opportunity to change his life. He creates a bucket list to do things before he turns into a zombie. Meanwhile, people who are looking for an authentic experience could stream Zombieverse.

Netflix ushers in the zombie apocalypse this summer 

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What would you do to survive if a zombie apocalypse takes over your city? Do not know the answer to that? Well, Netflix does have it! The streamer is bringing the darkest zombie experiences for people this summer with a new series Zombieverse. In this reality show, contestants will be facing nail-biting challenges that could send the chill into their spines.

Inspired by series like The Walking Dead and Dawn of the Dead, they have designed this show to put people in a world full of dangers. The series will take place on the streets of Seoul, South Korea. A group of survivors will find food, water, and shelter to save themselves from infected ones.

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What do you think of the first look at the Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead movie? Tell us your views in the comment box.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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