Is This a Zombie?

Is This a Zombie? drops Ayumu Aikawa into a bizarre afterlife where death is not the end but a doorway to chaos. After a brutal murder, he returns as a stubbornly undead teen who must share life with a necromancer who rents space in his world and keeps him alive with her strange powers. She feeds him, bosses him around, and makes him live under her rules in a cramped house, turning everyday chores into a supernatural balancing act. Then a magical girl in a frilly pink dress arrives and uses a chainsaw to slice him in half, only to discover his revival abilities keep him going. A vampire ninja and a crayfish demon join the mix, pushing the tone toward a wild blend of horror, comedy, romance, and outrageous action.

Produced as a 2011 anime, the show was created by Makoto Uezu and Shinichi Kimura. It blends bright visuals, rapid gags, and a fearless mash up of genres that signals its playful and irreverent take on monsters, magic, and high school life.

Reception notes the series is a bold mash up of horror vibes, harem humor, and moe aesthetics. Ayumu's deadpan attitude and the cast's playful handling of undead life give the show warmth even when the jokes skew chaotic. Thematically it toys with identity and desire through an impossible situation without leaning on self pity.

Within anime circles the show earned a niche following thanks to its distinctive mix of cute visuals, gory twists, and over the top antics. It sparked fan art, memes, and lively discussions about where the line is drawn between supernatural romance and slapstick horror, helping it stay memorable long after its first broadcast.