The Cel Block: Anime Reviews & Analysis for the Gen-X Fan

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Zombieland Saga Revenge Review: When Zombie Idols Rise Again - Pinned Up Ink
Zombieland Saga Revenge follows the zombie idol group Franchouchou as they face crushing debt after a failed stadium concert. With their manager Tatsumi drowning his sorrows in bars, the seven zombie idols must rebuild their reputation and overcome personal challenges. Through compelling character arcs, stunning performances, and a perfect blend of comedy and drama, the series explores themes of second chances and perseverance in the entertainment industry.
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Zombieland Saga: A Revolutionary Take on Idol Anime | Review - Pinned Up Ink
Zombieland Saga follows seven girls resurrected as zombies to form an idol group and save Saga Prefecture. Led by eccentric manager Koutaro Tatsumi, these undead performers from different historical eras must overcome their pasts, maintain their zombie disguises, and win over fans. Through music, comedy, and surprising emotional depth, the series offers both a parody and loving tribute to idol culture while addressing industry issues through supernatural metaphor.
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Highschool of the Dead | A Thrilling Zombie Anime - Pinned Up Ink
The plot revolves around a group of high school kids and the school nurse dealing with the global pandemic known as the "Outbreak." While attempting to survive the zombie apocalypse, the cast must also contend with the different perils of social collapse in the form of lethal fellow survivors and the potential degradation of their own moral values.
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Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink
What I enjoyed most about this show was its setting, though. A steampunk Japan inhabited by zombie-like monsters, where people still roam without being trapped inside walls. The animation also emphasizes the movement in still images rather than violence in action situations. It makes no attempts to be a scary anime for no reason either.
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