Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise

What it’s about

Franchouchou, a zombie idol group, is set to perform at the Saga Expo when a giant spaceship attacks the prefecture. The members feel powerless against the alien threat. Tae Yamada, the only zombie whose self-awareness had been dormant, suddenly awakens. She announces her departure from the group and single-handedly charges into enemy territory to confront the invaders.

What hooks you

Directed by Takeru Sato, Konosuke Uda, and Takafumi Ishida, with a screenplay by Shigeru Murakoshi. The voice cast includes Minami Tanaka as Lily Hoshikawa, Maki Kawase as Junko Konno, Kaede Hondo as Sakura Minamoto, Risa Taneda as Ai Mizuno, Asami Tano as Saki Nikaido, and Mamoru Miyano as Koutarou Tatsumi.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who enjoy anime that mixes music, comedy, and science fiction with high-stakes action. It will also suit viewers who like stories about idol groups facing extraordinary challenges and characters who take matters into their own hands.