Anime fans will have to wait a little longer for the next episode of “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead.” The popular zombie apocalypse anime has announced that episode 5 will be delayed by one week.
Originally scheduled to premiere this weekend, the upcoming episode titled “Hero of the Dead” will now debut on August 13th. The anime series by studio BUGS FILMS has faced consecutive delays, with episode 4 also being postponed last week.
Why Zom 100 Episode 5 Delayed?
The official Zom 100 Twitter account announced as a special zombie apocalypse preparation program airs in Japan this weekend so it will be delayed
🧟#Zom100 Episode 5 Update 🧟
— Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (@Zom100_EN) August 3, 2023
"Hero of the Dead" will premiere on August 13 at 2AM and a special zombie apocalypse preparation program airs in Japan this weekend. pic.twitter.com/xGgYhzVSIB
Some sources indicate the back-to-back delays could be attributed to challenges in meeting weekly animation deadlines or potential staffing shortages. However, the opaque nature of the postponements has left fans concerned about long-term production problems disrupting the workflow.
Zom 100 Bucket List Of The Dead Episode 5 New Release Date with timings
Episode 5 titled “Hero of the Dead” will air in Japan on MBS, TBS, and other networks at 6:00 pm JST on August 13. For international audiences, the episode will be available on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu on the same day.
Specific timings for various timezones are:
- Pacific Standard Time – 2 am
- Central Standard Time – 4 am
- Eastern Standard Time – 5 am
- British Summer Time – 10 pm
- Indian Standard Time – 2:30 pm
- Central European Summer Time – 11 am
- Australian Central Daylight Time – 6:30 pm
- Philippines Time – 5 pm
- Brazil Time – 6 am
Where to Watch Zom 100 Bucket List Of The Dead Episode 5?
The anime is available on major streaming platforms like
Crunchyroll in particular simulcasts the latest episodes shortly after they air in Japan.
In Japan, the show is broadcast on TV channels such as MBS, TBS, BS11, and TV Asahi. For viewers in Southeast Asia, Muse Asia streams the anime on its YouTube channel as well.
Some other options to watch the series online include Bahamut’s Anime Crazy and AnimeLab. Bahamut Anime Crazy has Portuguese and Spanish subtitle options available.
Zom 100 Bucket List Of The Dead Episode 4 Recap
Akira and his friend Kencho are hanging out playing video games and cooking. Kencho adds more things to Akira’s zombie apocalypse bucket list even though Akira doesn’t want him to.
They go to the mall to get a big TV from Akira’s list. At the mall, they meet some female flight attendant survivors. Akira drinks tequila to get the attention of one girl named Yukari. Kencho starts hooking up with another girl called Maki.
Suddenly one of the male survivors turns into a zombie and attacks. He kills Maki which upsets Kencho. The zombie also kills Yukari just after she was bonding with Akira about their jobs.
After Yukari dies, Akira decides to add “remembering his childhood dream” to his zombie bucket list. Akira and Kencho manage to take the TV from the mall but are sad because of what happened there.
Spoiler
What will happen in Zom 100 Bucket List Of The Dead Episode 5?
After remembering his childhood dream of wanting to become a hero, Akira hears that the aquarium has a special shark-proof suit that can protect against zombie bites. Akira and Kencho go to the aquarium to acquire this suit so that Akira can use it to save survivors from zombie threats.
While at the aquarium rescuing people, a giant zombie shark exhibit escapes and goes on a rampage. Determined to be a hero, Akira confronts the dangerous zombie shark while wearing the protective suit.
Shizuka suddenly runs in front of it, putting herself in peril. Determined to save her, Akira confronts the shark directly and fights to protect Shizuka from its snapping jaws. With the help of Kencho distracting the zombie beast, Akira is able to land crushing blows in the suit until finally defeating the undead threat.
Having her life spared by Akira’s selfless actions leaves Shizuka extremely grateful. In the aftermath, she gives her QR to Akira, hinting at a potential romantic connection down the line. By heroically saving Shizuka from the zombie shark, Akira inches closer to fulfilling another dream on his bucket list – getting a girlfriend. Their blossoming relationship suggests Akira’s days of being unlucky in love may soon be over.
