Is This a Zombie?, Vol. 1 (Kore wa Zombie Desu-ka?)

I actually picked up this manga after watching both Seasons 1 & 2 of the anime adaption. After reading this volume it's nice to know that the anime followed the original manga concept pretty faithful. So far there are only minor changes which actually happen to work for the switch between formats. Vol. 1 really introduces the main players of the story and begins to set up a daily life which revolves around Ayumu, a recently converted zombie thanks to the help of a silent Necromancer, and is later joined by a mad genius Magical Girl and several Vampire Ninjas. A great read for anyone into slice of life comedies with a great mix of characters, great comedy elements, notable homages to other anime series (Full Metal Panic!), action with a sprinkling of sci-fi and fantasy elements. I plan to purchase volumes 2 & 3 once they are released stateside!

First off, I'd like to say that I'm a big fan of the KoreZom anime and light novels and that this manga adaptation is both funny and true to the original, at least thus far.The story is hilariously absurd and follows one Ayumu Aikawa, a teenage boy turned zombie longing to find his murderer after having been brought back to life by a necromancer, but don't let the serious sounding plot fool you, while there is action and mystery this manga is most of all a comedy. The 3 main female characters are all memorable and begin to make Ayumu's life even more stressful as he gets sucked deeper into the world of magic and monsters. The art style is cute and fits perfectly, and while the fight scenes are cut down I've always felt that this series was more about comedy than fights. If you want longer fights you can always watch the anime, which, unlike the light novels, has been licensed and the first season should be released in English later this year. I recommend this series to anyone who liked the Anime or who wants a good laugh.As one final note, know that the "zombie" in this manga isn't your typical George Romero zombie, but rather a resurrected corpse more the style of a Haitian zombie. So for those of you looking for a zombie apocalypse manga, look elsewhere like towards HighSchool of the Dead.

This is my opinion only, judge me if you want.It is a good manga and really fun to read. The artwork is very well draw. The characters are so moe in this manga which will make you want to keep on reading. The story is great and easy to follow. If you like a harem/comedy/fantasy base manga and are looking for a good manga to read, then this is the one for you!!!

Good condition

When I first received the manga I wasn't too happy about it. The condition wasn't new but good enough. I really enjoy this manga and how the protagonist is the center of all the problems. This manga has some great comedy and action with supernatural involved. The manga is great and I look forward to the next volume.

Pretty good, on a personal note I love the series, its odd and a bit sexual. However its oddities make it an irresistible manga.

I decided to buy the manga, out of great respect for the author, after finishing both seasons of the anime. The manga does not disappoint.It is well translated. Lines are funny, and nothing seems lost in translation. there are a whole bunch of sound effects going on, and there are little side notes for every thing. There is even a little translation page where the 'YOU ARE READING THE WRONG WAY' page should be.The story while good lacks the action that the anime possesses. However I bought this to both support the author and see more of Ayumu Aikawa's wonderful shenanigans. The lack of action is a little disappointing at first, but they make up for it with well written comedy and good illustration.If you enjoyed the anime, or are completely new to the series, I highly recommend purchasing it. You will not regret it. (Also, it looks nice on your shelf)

Is This A Zombie was a recommended purchase for me, so I immediately bought the first three volumes on a whim. I have not seen the anime, nor have I read the light novels. This is one of the strangest manga I have ever read.The story revolves around a school kid named Ayumu who is murdered, and brought back to life by a Necromancer named Eu. Eu doesn't speak, instead she writes her thoughts and responses on paper for Ayumu; this is because Eu's words become reality and anything she says may change the fate of the person she is speaking too.Ayumu, while walking home from school, has a girl named Haruna fall on top of him out of the sky. Haruna is a 'Magikewl Girl' (even Ayumu thinks the name is stupid) from another world, here to destroy monsters known as 'Megalo'. As it turns out, Ayumu somehow managed to sap the magical energy from Haruna and she can no longer fight Megalo or return to her own world.There's also another girl who appears named Seraphim, and is looking to take Eu back to her world to resurrect her tribe leader. When Eu refuses to go with her, she decides to stay with Eu, Ayumu, and Haruna.The story has a lot of angles to follow, but never really goes anywhere past Ayumu looking for the person who killed him. The rest is typical harem scenes and situations. Many of the jokes that have been translated do not make sense in English, and should have notes added to describe why the sentence is a joke. Overall, it turns some of the conversations into complete incoherent ramblings. Some of the jokes refer to other anime, especially the Gundam series.Is This A Zombie carries a parental advisory warning, but never shows any nudity and the language barely falls above a Teen or PG-13 rating. I'm not sure if the warning is there because of all the upskirt and panty shots; but every time there is someone naked, they are either covered or not detailed. Things that could have easily been changed to be deserving of the rating, or simply edited to not need it at all.The first six pages of the manga are all full-color and glossy. The book came shrink wrapped (probably because of the Parental Advisory. The cover is a little light and bends easily, so be careful when reading. The pages are also slightly underweight and should be handled with caution (for anyone who likes a pristine collection). The book is inked well, and there wasn't any real examples of unused space between panels. It is fairly average quality manga.Overall it will be interesting to see where the series goes from here, I am looking forward to reading Volume 2. If you are looking for something that just tries to be fun, look no further; if you are looking for something serious you will probably want to look elsewhere. I knocked a couple stars off from 5. One was for the overall quality of the manga is not worthy of anything more than average rating; the other was for the difficulty in following the manga at times. There are instances where a major part of the story is going on, and then it seemingly drops that part of the story and moves on without any closure or warning.

Excellent item! Made a great gift. Perfect for any fan of the anime :)

Is This a Zombie? is very creative and original twist on the mahou shojo genre. The series has very unique characters which provide lots of entertainment. It's funny and certainly doesn't take itself too seriously. The story itself is unrealistic set in a world with the main character is a zombie and a magikewl girl despite being a boy.The art is well done and there are a few fanservice moments too.The characters are varied and all of have their own unique charms so you become attached to them throughout the series.There is a bit of romance but this is only a small part of the manga it's mainly used as a backdrop for comedic situations that the characters find themselves in.I recommend this series for who likes comedy.

I already saw the anime 3 times the first season and 2 times the second season.And i decided to buy the manga (btw this was my first manga) the best is a lot like the anime .10/10

Excellent read.

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