Analysis: Zombie Idiot!!! Manga Volume 1 Release and Survival Story
For all the fans of comedy and horror out there, today is a very big day. Volume 1 of the manga titled Zombie Idiot!!! ~An intermediate survival guide to a world where you can die just by going to borrow soy sauce~ has finally been released on February 19th. This series is actually a survival comedy and serves as a fresh reboot of the original work, Intermediate Survival Guide to a World where You Can Die Just by Borrowing Soy Sauce, which was first published by the author Azuki Arai on an online platform. It is really interesting to see how this quirky concept has grown into a full-fledged book release.
A Hellish Situation turned into Comedy
The plot of the story kicks off when a small local city is suddenly hit by a devastating zombie plague. To contain the spread, the country’s authorities decide to shut down the entire town immediately, which means the few survivors are now totally trapped inside. In the middle of all this chaos, we follow three girls named Yoshitake, Asai, and Baba. They are somehow managing to survive by barricading themselves inside a boarding house. While the situation outside is literally like hell, the manga gives a very comical and light-hearted depiction of how these three enjoy their daily lives. If you are looking for a unique take on the apocalypse, then zombie idiot is definitely something you should check out.
The original author Azuki Arai is credited for the story, while the illustrations are handled by Osato. Both of them are actually members of the Nyan Nyan Factory, so you can expect a very consistent and high-quality art style throughout the volume. It is quite funny to think about a world where even borrowing soy sauce can get you killed, but that is exactly the kind of vibe this manga brings to the table.
Promotional Video and Special Store Benefits
To celebrate this release, a special promotional video (PV) has been launched. The PV is quite exciting because it features a talented voice cast, with Ayaka Ohashi voicing Yoshitake, Riho Sugiyama as Asai, and Yuka Nukui taking on the role of Baba. This really helps in bringing the characters to life for the fans. Moreover, if you are planning to buy the physical copy, several bookstores are offering special items:
- Melon Books: They are giving away specially illustrated cards.
- COMIC ZIN: This store is also distributing unique illustrated cards to customers.
- Kikuya Shoten: Fans can get their hands on exclusive illustrated paper here.
This series is a great mix of genres, and many readers are already saying that zombie idiot is a refreshing addition to the zombie genre. The way it balances the life-and-death stakes with everyday boarding house antics is really clever. We are quite eager to see how the story develops in the coming volumes.
