Sankarea: Undying Love (2012)
A darkly comic zombie romance anime where one boy's obsession with the undead leads to a love story unlike any other.
Sankarea: Undying Love - Series Information
- Original Title: さんかれあ
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2012
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 6, 2012 (United States - TV-MA), April 6, 2012 (Canada - 14+), April 6, 2012 (United Kingdom - 15), April 6, 2012 (Germany - 16), April 6, 2012 (France - 12), April 6, 2012 (Australia - MA 15+)
- Networks: TBS
- Production Companies: Studio Deen
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Санка Реа (UA), Sankarea (JP), Bạn Gái Tôi Là Zombie (VN), 僵尸哪有那么萌？ (CN), 殭屍哪有那麼萌？ (HK), 殭屍哪有那麼萌？ (TW)
Sankarea: Undying Love - Plot
Zombie-obsessed Furuya is making a potion to reanimate his dead cat when he meets Rea. She's about as miserable as a girl can get, thanks to her creepy, domineering father. When the pain becomes too much, she tries to commit suicide with a sip of Furuya's weird elixir. The potion doesn't kill her – but it does turn her into a zombie after she falls from a cliff. Now that Rea's undead and ready to finally live, she hides out with Furuya, who's always dreamed of having a zombie girlfriend. Their one-of-a-kind relationship comes with some challenges, like the fact that Rea is decomposing. Even worse, her freak-show dad is dangerously determined to get her back under his control. As Furuya fights to keep his ghoulfriend safe, Rea finds the secret to resurrecting her happiness: Live like you're dying – even if you're already dead.
Sankarea: Undying Love - Trailer
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Sankarea: Undying Love - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Maaya Uchida
- Ryohei Kimura
- Sayuri Yahagi
- Yuka Iguchi
- Misato Fukuen
- Mayumi Asano
- Seiro Ogino
- Shuhei Iwase
- Unsho Ishizuka
- Saori Hayashi
Writers
- Noboru Takagi
- Kenji Sugihara
Sankarea: Undying Love - FAQs
Where can you stream Sankarea: Undying Love?
Sankarea: Undying Love is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can also be purchased digitally on the Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the most accessible option for anime fans.
Is Sankarea: Undying Love based on a manga?
The series is a direct adaptation of the manga by Mitsuru Hattori, serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Shounen Magazine from 2009 to 2014. The anime covers the early arcs of the manga, though the source material continues well beyond what the 12-episode series adapts.
Who voices the main characters in Sankarea?
Maaya Uchida voices Rea Sanka, the undead heroine, while Ryohei Kimura brings zombie enthusiast Chihiro Furuya to life. Sayuri Yahagi voices Ranko, Yuka Iguchi plays Mero, and Unsho Ishizuka delivers a chilling performance as the menacing Dan'ichirō Sanka.
Does Sankarea: Undying Love have a satisfying ending?
The anime ends on an open note that leaves many storylines unresolved, largely because it only adapts a portion of the manga. Fans who want full closure are generally encouraged to continue with the source material, where the story reaches a more complete conclusion.
How many episodes does Sankarea: Undying Love have?
The main series runs for 12 episodes, all released in 2012. There are also 3 bonus OVA specials collected under Season 0, bringing the total episode count to 15 across both the main season and the special content.
What is the content rating for Sankarea: Undying Love?
Sankarea: Undying Love carries a TV-MA rating in the United States, reflecting mature content including dark themes, ecchi elements, and horror imagery. Equivalent ratings apply internationally, such as 15 in the UK, 16 in Germany, and MA 15+ in Australia.
What anime are similar to Sankarea: Undying Love?
If you enjoyed Sankarea, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead offers a fresh zombie-comedy angle, while Rent-a-Girlfriend shares the unconventional romance vibe. Beyond the Boundary blends supernatural elements with emotional drama in a similarly stylish package. Your Lie in April is another emotionally resonant pick.
Who composed the music for Sankarea: Undying Love?
The score for Sankarea: Undying Love was composed by Yukari Hashimoto, known for her evocative and emotionally nuanced work across various anime productions. Her music helps balance the series' blend of dark horror atmosphere with its lighter romantic and comedic moments.
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