A thorough review of the limited edition DVD of the 10th volume of the novel "Is This a Zombie?"

Detailed review and recommendation of the limited edition DVD of the 10th volume of the novel "Is This a Zombie?"

"Is This a Zombie?" is a popular anime series based on the light novel by Shinichi Kimura. Among them, the OVA "Episode 0: "Yes, Thank You for the Encore"" that comes with the limited edition of the 10th volume of the novel is a special one for fans. In this article, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of the OVA. We will also provide information to help you understand the work more deeply, including related information, character introductions, and staff information.

Overview

"Is This a Zombie?" is a comedy that depicts the daily life of the main character, Aikawa Ayumu, who lives his school life as a zombie, and the unique characters that surround him. The OVA "Episode 0: Yes, Thank You for the Encore" was included with the limited edition DVD of the 10th volume of the novel, released on April 25, 2012, and was produced as a 30-minute episode. This OVA is positioned as the introduction to the second season, and is an essential work for fans of the series.

story

OVA Episode 0: "Yes, thank you for the encore" is the episode that follows Aikawa Ayumu's resurrection as a zombie. A variety of unique characters appear, including Haruna, the magical girl who ends up staying at Ayumu's house, Serah the vampire ninja, and Yuu, who always wears plate armor. This episode shows how Ayumu lives his daily life as a zombie, as well as his comical interactions with the characters around him. In particular, Haruna's tsundere personality, Serah's sharp tongue, and Yuu's silence are prominent and entertaining to viewers.

Character Introduction

Ayumu Aikawa

The protagonist is a boy who, for some reason, lives his school life as a zombie. His parents are traveling overseas, and he has been living off convenience store bento all this time, so he is known as a convenience store maniac. He is a character with a dark past, having been ranked first in the "person whose thoughts are hard to understand" category in a class survey. Ayumu's character is portrayed as living the life of a normal high school student, despite being a special being called a zombie, which resonates with viewers.

Haruna

Haruna is a magical girl who fell from the sky and ended up at Ayumu's house. She came from the magical world of "Verier" to fight a monster called Megaron. Her charm points are her tsundere personality and her bouncy ahoge. She transforms with a chainsaw (the magical alchemist Mistilteinn) and calls herself a genius, but she has a unique characteristic of not being able to remember other people's names correctly. She also has an unexpected talent: she's a really good cook.

Yu (Eucliwood Hellscythe)

Her real name is Eucliwood Hellscythe, but Ayumu calls her Yuu. She stays at Ayumu's house and always wears plate armor and gauntlets, which she never takes off. She is a character who does not show her emotions or speak, but communicates by writing curt sentences on a notepad. Although the written words are kept to a minimum, Ayumu sometimes adds delusional corrections.

Sera (Seraphim)

Her real name is Seraphim, and she is commonly known as "Sera." She comes from a vampire ninja village somewhere in Japan, and has the ability to turn leaves into blades, and her specialty is the "secret sword, swallow reversal." Her hobbies and special skills are the "secret sword, swallow reversal," and she has black hair in a ponytail and large breasts. She has a sharp tongue, and often tells Ayumu, "You're disgusting" (← that's the good part). She also has a terrifying side to her, as when she cooks, she makes deadly items.

Tomonori

Her real name is Yuki Yoshida, but she is nicknamed "Tomonori" because of her boyish personality of playing in shorts even in winter. She is a healthy, outdoorsy girl and a member of the track and field club. The mysterious setting of her story, which seems to have some kind of secret, is appealing.

Sarath (Saraswati)

She is a vampire ninja and Sera's superior. At school, she goes by the name Hoshikawa Kirara and also works as an internet idol. She can control water and wields a water sword as her weapon. She is a rather harsh, "tsun" girl, but she likes Ayumu's unexpected side.

Chris

A mysterious woman whom Ayumu meets in the school's science preparation room. She has a cheerful personality, but she appears and disappears suddenly, like a ghost. Despite her curly hair and white lolita outfit, she loves to tell old man jokes, which is a contrast that makes her charming.

Orito

He's been friends with Ayumu since kindergarten, but he finds him annoying. He loves girls and has data on all the girls in the school. Everyone calls him annoying, but he can't bring himself to hate him, so he's just an insignificant presence.

Taeko Hiramatsu

She is a classmate of Ayumu and an honor student with the highest grades in her grade. She is a shy girl who is not very good at talking to people, her special skill is Hyakunin Isshu, and her hobby is reading. She dislikes ghosts and horror movies, and she especially hates zombies, which is an interesting setting.

Kana Mihara

A friend of Hiramatsu, she is a basketball club member with a slightly mature air about her. She blends in with the class as a bright mood maker.

Shimomura (Anderson)

He is in the same class as Ayumu, and is a member of the boys' basketball team. He is tall, has a pretty face and blue eyes, and is nicknamed "Anderson" in the "Son" village of "Under" due to his appearance that is unlike that of a typical Japanese person.

Nene (Naegleria nebilosus)

She is a mysterious woman who is said to have the ability to rival Chris. She has a dynamite buddy that surpasses Serah, and I'm intrigued by the setting that she seems to be an acquaintance of Yu.

Staff Introduction

original work

The series is based on a light novel by Kimura Shinichi, with illustrations by Kobuichi Muririn, and is serialized in Dragon Magazine and published by Fantasia Bunko.

director

Takaomi Kanesaki is the director. His unique direction and comedic sense add to the appeal of this work.

Series Composition

Makoto Uezu is in charge of the series composition, and his storytelling brings out the personalities of the characters to the fullest.

Screenplay

The scripts are written by Shigeru Morita, Doko Machida, and Satoko Sekine. Their humorous scripts will entertain the audience.

Character Design

Shinobu Tadashira is in charge of character design. Her designs visually express the charm of the characters.

Prop Design

Yoshiyoshi Iwanaga is in charge of prop design. His designs enrich the worldview of the work.

Set Design

Set design by Tomoyuki Aoki. Her designs bring a realistic feel to the backdrop of the film.

Chief animation director

Yuko Yahiro and Takashi Shiokawa are the chief animation directors. Their drawings express the smooth movements of the characters.

Art Director

Kei Ichikura is the art director. His art enhances the atmosphere of the film.

Color design

Eiko Kitazume is in charge of color design. Her colors beautifully color the visuals of the work.

Director of Photography

Masayuki Kawaguchi and Akira Shimozaki are the cinematographers, and their cinematography enhances the visual beauty of the film.

edit

Masahiro Matsumura is in charge of editing. His editing helps keep the tempo of the work up to a good level.

Sound Director

Yoshikazu Iwanami is the sound director. Her sound enhances the realism of the work.

Sound Effects

Yasumasa Koyama is in charge of the sound effects. His sound effects add to the realism of the work.

Sound Production

Glovision is in charge of the sound production. Their sound technology enhances the sound quality of the production.

Music Production

Flying Dog is in charge of music production. Their music really adds to the atmosphere of the film.

music

Shinji Kakishima is in charge of the music. His music expresses the emotions of the work in a rich way.

Music Producer

Keiichi Nozaki is the music producer. His production unifies the music of the work.

Music Director

Masakazu Sato is the music director, and his direction makes effective use of the music in the film.

Animation Producer

Koji Iijima is the animation producer, and his production has improved the overall quality of the work.

Animation Production

Studio Deen is in charge of the animation production, and their production skills are what complete the visuals of the film.

Production

The production is handled by Materialise Magic School. Their work supports the worldview of the work.

Cast Introduction

Ayumu Aikawa

Junji Majima plays Ayumu Aikawa. His voice brings the character of Ayumu to life.

Haruna

Iori Nomizu plays Haruna, and her voice portrays her tsundere personality charmingly.

Yu (Eucliwood Hellscythe)

Midori Tsukimiya plays Yu, and her voice brings out the character's quietness in a very realistic way.

Sera (Seraphim)

Yoko Hikasa plays Serah, and her voice effectively conveys her sharp tongue.

Tomonori

Tomonori is played by Kanemoto Hisako, whose voice portrays the character's wholesome personality.

Orido

Orido is played by Hiroyuki Yoshino, and his voice really brings out the annoyingness of Orido.

Great Teacher

Ai Shimizu plays the role of O-Sensei. Her voice portrays the character of O-Sensei charmingly.

Kyoko

Noriko Shimoya plays Kyoko, and her voice brings the character of Kyoko to life.

Taeko Hiramatsu

Rie Yamaguchi plays Taeko Hiramatsu, and her voice portrays her shy personality.

Kana Mihara

Mina plays Kanami Mihara, and her voice captures the character's bright personality in a charming way.

Shimomura

Takizawa Itsuki plays Shimomura, and his voice really brings the character of Shimomura to life.

Salas

Aya Goda plays Sarasu and her voice effectively conveys the tsundere personality of Sarasu.

Chris

Hitomi Nabatame plays Chris, and her voice brings out the cheerful personality of the character in a charming way.

Theme songs and music

OP1

"Ma-ka-se-te Tonight"

• Lyricist: manzo
• Composer: manzo
• Arrangement: manzo
• Vocals: Iori Nomizu

ED1

"Please notice me, Zombie-sama, I'm your classmate."

• Lyricist: Aiko Nakano
• Composer: manzo
• Arrangement: manzo
• Sung by: Rie Yamaguchi with manzo

Related Titles

• "Is this a zombie?"
• "Is This a Zombie? Of the Dead"

Evaluation

The OVA "Episode 0/'Yes, Thank You for the Encore'" that comes with the limited edition DVD of the 10th volume of "Is This a Zombie?" novel is a very valuable work for fans of the series. This episode depicts Aikawa Ayumu's daily life after his resurrection as a zombie, and you can enjoy his comical interactions with the unique characters. In particular, Haruna's tsundere personality, Sera's sharp tongue, and Yu's silence stand out and will entertain viewers. The story also functions as an introduction to the series, making it a good starting point for viewers to enjoy the whole series.

The individuality of each character is brought out to the fullest, and Aikawa Ayumu's life as a zombie is particularly realistic. His daily life and his side as a convenience store fanatic resonate with viewers. In addition, each character's unique characteristics are well-drawn, such as Haruna's battles as a magical girl, Serah's skills as a vampire ninja, and Yu's silent way of communication, drawing viewers in.

The skills of the staff are also highly acclaimed. The direction of director Takaomi Kanazaki, the series composition of Makoto Uezu, the screenplays of Shigeru Morita, Doko Machida, and Satoko Sekine, etc., enhance the appeal of the work. In addition, the character design of Shinobu Tagashira, the prop design of Yoshiyoshi Iwanaga, the set design of Tomoyuki Aoki, etc. enrich the visuals of the work. Furthermore, the general animation directors Yuko Yahiro and Takashi Shiokawa, the art director Kei Ichikura, the color design of Eiko Kitazume, the cinematography directors Masayuki Kawaguchi and Akira Shimozaki, the editing of Masahiro Matsumura, the sound director Yoshikazu Iwanami, the sound effects of Yasumasa Koyama, the sound production of Glowvision, the music production of Flying Dog, the music of Shinji Kakishima, the music production of Keiichi Nozaki, the music direction of Masakazu Sato, the animation production of Hirotsugu Iijima, the animation production of Studio Deen, and the production of Materialize Magic School, all of the staff worked together to complete the work.

The acting of the cast is also excellent, with all the characters portrayed realistically, including Junji Majima's Aikawa Ayumu, Iori Nomizu's Haruna, Midori Tsukimiya's Yu, Youko Hikasa's Sera, Hisako Kanemoto's Tomonori, Hiroyuki Yoshino's Orido, Ai Shimizu's O-sensei, Noriko Shimoya's Kyoko, Rie Yamaguchi's Hiramatsu Taeko, Kanami Mihara as Mina, Itsuki Takizawa's Shimomura, Aya Goda's Sarasu, and Hitomi Nabatame's Chris, and their voices really bring out the individuality of the characters.

The theme songs also add to the atmosphere of the work, with the OP1 "Ma-Ka-Sete Tonight" and the ED1 "Kizute Zombie-sama, Watashi wa Kurashimate Desu" entertaining viewers. The lyrics, composition, and arrangement by manzo, and the vocals by Iori Nomizu and Rie Yamaguchi with manzo, express the emotions of the work in a rich way.

Recommendation

The OVA "Episode 0: Yes, Thank You for the Encore," which comes with the limited edition DVD of the "Is This a Zombie?" novel volume 10, is a must-see for fans of the series. This episode depicts Aikawa Ayumu's daily life after being resurrected as a zombie, and features comical interactions with a variety of unique characters. It also serves as an introduction to the series, providing a good starting point for viewers to enjoy the whole series.

The individuality of each character is brought out to the fullest, and Aikawa Ayumu's life as a zombie is particularly realistic. His daily life and his side as a convenience store fanatic resonate with viewers. In addition, each character's unique characteristics are well-drawn, such as Haruna's battles as a magical girl, Serah's skills as a vampire ninja, and Yu's silent way of communication, drawing viewers in.

The skills of the staff are also highly acclaimed. The direction of director Takaomi Kanazaki, the series composition of Makoto Uezu, the screenplays of Shigeru Morita, Doko Machida, and Satoko Sekine, etc., enhance the appeal of the work. In addition, the character design of Shinobu Tagashira, the prop design of Yoshiyoshi Iwanaga, the set design of Tomoyuki Aoki, etc. enrich the visuals of the work. Furthermore, the general animation directors Yuko Yahiro and Takashi Shiokawa, the art director Kei Ichikura, the color design of Eiko Kitazume, the cinematography directors Masayuki Kawaguchi and Akira Shimozaki, the editing of Masahiro Matsumura, the sound director Yoshikazu Iwanami, the sound effects of Yasumasa Koyama, the sound production of Glowvision, the music production of Flying Dog, the music of Shinji Kakishima, the music production of Keiichi Nozaki, the music direction of Masakazu Sato, the animation production of Hirotsugu Iijima, the animation production of Studio Deen, and the production of Materialize Magic School, all of the staff worked together to complete the work.

The acting of the cast is also excellent, with all the characters portrayed realistically, including Junji Majima's Aikawa Ayumu, Iori Nomizu's Haruna, Midori Tsukimiya's Yu, Youko Hikasa's Sera, Hisako Kanemoto's Tomonori, Hiroyuki Yoshino's Orido, Ai Shimizu's O-sensei, Noriko Shimoya's Kyoko, Rie Yamaguchi's Hiramatsu Taeko, Kanami Mihara as Mina, Itsuki Takizawa's Shimomura, Aya Goda's Sarasu, and Hitomi Nabatame's Chris, and their voices really bring out the individuality of the characters.

The theme songs also add to the atmosphere of the work, with the OP1 "Ma-Ka-Sete Tonight" and the ED1 "Kizute Zombie-sama, Watashi wa Kurashimate Desu" entertaining viewers. The lyrics, composition, and arrangement by manzo, and the vocals by Iori Nomizu and Rie Yamaguchi with manzo, express the emotions of the work in a rich way.

As mentioned above, the OVA "Episode 0/'Yes, Thank You for the Encore'" that comes with the limited edition DVD of the 10th volume of the "Is This a Zombie?" novel is a must-see for fans of the series and will provide viewers with a lot of entertainment. Please pick up this work and enjoy the daily lives of Aikawa Ayumu and the unique characters.