It’s been eleven years since Season 2 of Is This a Zombie premiered in Japan. Fans have eagerly been waiting for season 3. Here’s everything we know so far regarding Is This a Zombie Season 3.
Is This a Zombie, also known as KoreZom in Japanese is a comedy series with a touch of supernatural and romance. The anime series is based on a light novel series by Shinichi Kimura.
Since 2009, 19 volumes of the manga series have been published. The manga has been adapted into a TV series by Studio Deen. Season 1 of the show premiered in 2011 and season two titled Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? Of the Dead aired in 2012.
Since then, fans have eagerly been waiting for season 3 of the show, as the second season had fewer episodes, and fans want the continuation of the story.
But, will Studio Deen fulfill the demand of fans for Is This a Zombie Season 3. Here’s everything we know so far.
Will There Be ‘Is This A Zombie’ Season 3? Canceled or Renewed
After 11 years, there is still no official word regarding Season 3 of Is This A Zombie from the creators. Chances are we might be getting new seasons of the TV show, but it is not completely impossible.
The first and second seasons of the anime aired in 2011 and 2012 respectively. It was rumored back then that the company ran out of source material for season 3 which is why it was never renewed.
However, if we look at the manga series, it ended in 2015. So, it’s been more than seven years since the light novel ended. Meaning, there was plenty of source material that could be translated into the anime but was not taken up by Studio Deen.
If Studio Deen decides to create a new season, it won’t be a problem as there is plenty of source material to be covered.
The first and second seasons of the show only adapted the first ten light novels. Therefore, the last nine novels can be translated into a third season if the anime gets greenlighted.
Although it has been a long time since the second season, Twitter is still updated as fans are eagerly waiting for a new season.
The white hair girl of the day is Ariel from Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? pic.twitter.com/Dor1f9Mzfu
— Daily White Haired Charas (hiatus) (@WHCDaily) January 11, 2021
There is plenty of discussions online along with otaku art and fan pages dedicated to the anime.
Just watched Is This a Zombie? This was a really funny anime. Thanks cast and crew on a great dub. @austintindle @CheramiLeigh @jadbsaxton @morganlaure @BKarbowski @Bowling4day @caitlinsvoice @Rialisms @stephaniesheh @ToddHaberkorn @tdubphonic @VAJerryJewell @severelylindsay pic.twitter.com/Bu0bKKXdYi
— Bruno Bucciarati’s Haircut (@ChrisFGutierrez) November 8, 2021
Is This A Zombie Season 3 Release Date
Sadly, there is no release date for Is This A Zombie Season 3. Studio Deen has not officially announced a release date or confirmation of Season 3 of the anime.
Studio Deen has been keeping fans in the dark as there is no update on whether the series will be canceled or renewed.
Another anime of Studio Deen, KonoSuba is also in the dark regarding a season 3. There are rumors that the studio does not create three seasons of the anime, so we can only hope that ‘Is This A Zombie’ does not get the same treatment.
Until then, we can watch the first two seasons and patiently wait for a new season.
Till then, you can read Is This a Zombie? manga series to continue the story.
Is This A Zombie Reviews and Ratings
Is This A Zombie (Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?) has a score of 7.37 on MyAnimeList with 324 thousand votes. Its popularity rating is #294.
The show contains various genres including romance, harem, fantasy, supernatural, and shonen.
Also I’m watching Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?
I’m on episode 3 and loving it pic.twitter.com/KdEwjY4lgr— Andrea M (@Crgirl3) February 8, 2019
On IMDB, the anime series has a rating of 7.0 stars. Fans describe the show as “A funny anime with an…interesting premise.”
Old but gold.
Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? https://t.co/H2vboaHH9A pic.twitter.com/xz6djQIMf3
— Captain Slapz (@CaptainSlapz) December 14, 2021
What is Is This A Zombie About
Is This A Zombie is a story of Ayumu Aikawa, a high school student who gets murdered by a serial killer. Ayumi becomes a zombie after getting resurrected by a necromancer known as Eucliwood Hellscythe.
Ayumu takes this opportunity as a second chance at life and decides to hunt down his killer. While investigating his death, he meets Masou-Shoujo, a mysterious girl who turns him into a magical girl.
Ayumu decides to find his killer as a zombie and a magical girl while also fighting a strange creature called Megalo.
There is no official statement regarding season 3, until then you can watch the official trailer for its previous seasons.
Is This A Zombie Season 3 Characters
While Season 3 of the anime series has not been confirmed, we can expect the following characters to make a return for the next season.
Ayumu Aikawa (相川 歩)
Voiced by Takuma Terashima
Ayumu is a high school kid who gets murdered by a serial killer. He gets resurrected as a zombie, giving him physical strength and power. He also has the ability to absorb power but can dry out in the sunlight.
Eucliwood Hellscythe (ユークリウッド・ヘルサイズ)
Voiced by Yukari Tamura
Eucliwood is a silver-haired necromancer who resurrects Ayumu as a zombie to serve her. Her magic is so powerful that she has to wear armor to suppress it. She can kill someone by simply saying “Die’.
Haruna (ハルナ)
Voiced by Kaoru Mizuhara
Haruna is a Maso Shojo who wields a magical chainsaw that is used to battle demons known as Mystletainn. She also has the ability to alter, erase people’s memories, and repair damage.
Seraphim (セラフィム)
Voiced by Shizuka Ito
Seraphim is a black-haired vampire ninja who combines her vampire abilities with a secret sword technique known as Swallow Cut to fight her enemies. She can also conjure a pair of bat wings and a katana out of leaves.
Mael Strom (メイル・シュトローム)
Voiced by Mamiko Noto
Mael is a blonde vampire ninja who attends the same school as Ayumu. In her school, she is called Yuki. Yuki/ Mael is a host to a giant flame spirit called Mysticore. Whenever Yuki loses control, the flame spirit takes over destroying everything nearby.
Kyoko (京子)
Voiced by Noriko Shitaya
Kyoto was first introduced as Ayumu’s childhood friend. She is hiding a big secret and is the serial killer behind Ayumi’s death. She can add the lives of her killers to her own, allowing her to be revived if she is ever killed.
King of the Night (夜の王)
Voiced by Koji Yusa
King of the Night is a former zombie who was resurrected by Eucliwood. His heart filled with malice and she later had to kill him. However, he still seems to be alive and is very angry at Eu for killing him.
Final Words
Unfortunately, there is no official news about Is This A Zombie Season 3 even though fans are desperately waiting for one.
There are still nine manga volumes left that can be translated into season 3, but Studio Deen has not given any confirmation. It’s been more than 11 years since season 2 and we don’t believe that the show will return, however, it is not impossible.
There have been instances where anime shows have taken long breaks before making a comeback. However, as the original light novel has already ended,
So stay tuned for more information and updates on season 3.