A story about a cute zombie girl that falls in love? Is that even possible?! Zonmi-chan: Meat Pie of the Dead centers on the “life” of Zonmi-chan, a cute and innocent zombie girl on a quest for love as she juggles her unique friendships. A lot of amusing friends surround Zonmi-chan. Additionally, it’s easy to see who Zonmi-chan is romantically interested in because she takes a bite out of the guy. Zonmi-chan: Meat Pie of the Dead is an anime that is delightful, silly, and funny for everyone to enjoy.

Kyoufu! Zombie Neko is a series of anime shorts that follows a cat that is resurrected and starts to roam the town. Even though the cat has come back from the dead, this zombie cat has managed to get all the townspeople to fall in love with it.

Zombie Neko is an adorable original comedy that shows how things coming back from the dead aren’t entirely terrible and scary. This anime oozes cuteness, making it impossible to dislike Zombie Neko!

Francesca takes place on the northern island of Hokkaido. Toshizou Hijikata and the rest of the Shinsengumi who have awakened after eons of slumber are targeting the island. Battling this evil is the little girl Exorcist who fights to stop them and protect Hokkaido from these dangerous foes. In the midst of this conflict, the undead idol Francesca also emerges, assisting the Exorcist to help defend Japan as well.

As we read the plot, we notice how scary and ominous it sounds at first, but once we dive right in, we become aware of how cute and adventurous the story, characters, and animation are. Francesca takes a different approach to how we view the undead, with elements of comedy and fantasy.

Chulan Zhang is on his way to visit his grandfather’s grave when zombies suddenly attack him. During this entire ruckus, a mysterious girl named Baobao Feng saves Chulan. Baobao fends off the zombies wielding knives successfully, and as the two part ways, she tells Chulan to confront and face his hardships. Chulan hasn't seen the last of Baobao, as he encounters her once again at his university. From that moment, Chulan learns that Baobao was not at the graveyard by coincidence, but by the mysteries surrounding his grandfather and powers that are yet to reveal itself.

Filled with action, superpower and the supernatural, Hitori no Shita: The Outcast is a Chinese-influenced anime that encompasses martial arts and uncovering a strength one never knew existed within them. With a dark and twisted plot, Hitori no Shita takes viewers on a chase tracking down good versus evil to restore family honor. Moreover, this anime keeps us on our toes with captivating characters grabbing our interest.

Shi Xiong follows XiaoFei, an average guy from H City. XiaoFei was out living his best life when an environmental hazard created a dangerous crisis. H City’s water was contaminated with a virus and one by one the citizens began devouring one another. XiaoFei longs to escape, to rendezvous with his girlfriend, Wei. Is he able to survive and save H City from this zombie apocalypse?

Shi Xiong is the quintessential zombie story filled with a destructive outbreak and the possibility of peril to humanity. Our hero faces a seemingly impossible challenge, but triumphs over this trial with hope and optimism. The animation compliments the story with dark themes and vivid colors.

The Empire of Corpses captures the advancements of humankind in a parallel 18th Century, England. Scientists have developed technology that allows corpses to be programmed to service the needs of humans in a plethora of occupations. Leading the charge is Dr. Victor Frankenstein, who shortly vanished after his revolutionary work on corpse reanimation. As it is known, the body without a soul is completely void of life but rumored that Dr. Frankenstein revived the only corpse with a soul. Continuing Dr. Frankenstein’s research, London medical student John Watson hopes to fulfill his promise to his late partner, Friday. As he reviews the notes, Watson learns of the complexities of corpse technology and the lengths required to advance this knowledge.

The story is interesting, creative and unique in the anime world. The characters derive from various literary works, designed to make the plot mysterious and inquisitive. The Empire of Corpses shares an underlying message of historical growth throughout humanity’s industrial and technological advancements that should not be dismissed. The message being, “the biggest monsters in society are not only all around us, but within us as well.”

Another movie from the Resident Evil franchise, Vendetta follows Chris Redfield as he enlists the help of Leon S. Kennedy and Rebecca Chambers to stop a death merchant, Gleen Arias, from spreading a deadly virus in New York. While concurrently combatting hordes of dangerous zombies, the trio unveils conspiracy, betrayal, and constant threats.

Fans of Resident Evil will find the saga an action-packed journey of ass-kicking and zombie killing with ingenious weapons and tactical skills incredibly thrilling. Watching this film is a gateway for viewers unfamiliar with the storyline, as it allows for room to catch up with the previous series of movies and video games.

The setting is 18th Century, France. A coffin drifts in the river Seine with the words “Psalms” written on top. Inside rests the body of a loyal servant of Versailles, Lia de Beaumont. As her body is poisoned and incapable of decay, the church believes that this act delays her soul to traverse to Heaven. Saddened by this outcome, Lia’s brother, D'Eon de Beaumont vows to track down the killer, revealing his/her intention. Oddly, D’Eon must conduct his investigation as Lia, who now possesses his body!

A historical supernatural anime wrapped in adventure, mystery, loyalty, and betrayal, Le Chevalier D’Eon’s story is intricate and engaging. Derived from past events, we watch D’Eon overcome the challenges of the French Revolution all the while uncovering the case of his twin sister’s murder. Encompassing dark themes, Le Chevalier D’Eon provides viewers with thrills and suspense as each episode adds pieces to the puzzle.

Is This a Zombie is a story about Ayumu Aikawa, just your average high school student who, unfortunately, experiences death too soon. One night, on his way home from a convenience store, a serial killer tragically kills Ayumu. Luck is on his side as he is brought back to life by a necromancer named Eucliwood Hellscythe. Ayumu is alive, but he is now a zombie. Resurrected, Ayumu tries to make the best out of this second chance. Things get stranger as he encounters a magical girl named Haruna and takes her powers. With these extra abilities, Ayumu is ordered to fight demons called Megalos until he can figure out how to give Haruna her skills back and figure out the mystery behind his death.

Is This a Zombie is a fantastic anime that brings a creative and exciting plot. This zombie anime is not creepy or scary in any way, but hilarious and entertaining. Each character contributes to the wacky story and plays off one another flawlessly. A unique and engaging anime, Is This a Zombie remains on our list for several occasions because it’s that good.

Yuki Takeya may be one of the few people who love school so much she doesn’t want to leave! A third-year student, Yuki is a member of the School Living Club at Megurigaoka High School. Yuki, along with club members Yuuri Wakasa, Kurumi Ebisuzawa, Miki Naoki, Megumi Sakura-sensei, and the club dog Taroumaru, set out to make the club and school the best and most positive experience they can be. However, the club is a mask to shield what’s going on around them, a zombie apocalypse where they have barricaded themselves inside the school as the sole survivors. The other members are challenged with staying alive as well as keeping the truth from Yuki.

Gakkougurashi! is all about keeping up with false appearances, as Yuki’s story may seem like a relaxing slice of life series, but twisted with outlasting the zombie apocalypse! The girls have banded together in their school to survive and also maintain some normalcy. Lol, we can say there is nothing ordinary about zombies! Each character stands out from one another in addition to complementing the group as a whole. Exciting and filled with tons of action, the slice of life genre is present along with psychological, horror and mystery.

Kicking off with number 10 selection of the list, Tokkou. Although this anime does have zombies in it, there’s a reason why this anime made it into number 10 of the list. The plot settings of this anime are considered lighter than the usual zombie themed anime, thanks to the creative minds behind this anime that added that comedy and comic flair into this exhilarating anime. It might turn off a lot of people with this idea, but it certainly captured a certain ‘feel’ to it that some people do enjoy, earning Tokkou the number 10 spot on the list.

The story centers on Ranmaru Shindo, a rookie detective who have just graduated from the Special Mobile Investigation Force. Armed with his goal to solve the mysterious murder case that occurred 5 years ago that killed his parents and hundreds of people, Shindo, together along with other members of the SpecSec or ‘Tokkou’, a special division of the Special Mobile Investigation Force, sets out to investigate the unsolved mystery. But in their wake, the culprit may turn out to be from their worst nightmares.

Now, who says zombies have horrifying looks? If you are looking for an anime that has good-looking zombies, Zombie-Loan is your pick. This awesome anime with both their main protagonist Akatsuki Chika and Tachibana Shito, are actually zombies that are kept alive through a contract with Zombie-Loan. With the help of a Kita Michiru, a girl gifted with the “Grim Reaper’s Eyes” that is able to see a ring around one’s neck indicating their deaths, Chika and Shito utilizes this to track and slay other undead and ultimately pay off their debt to Zombie-Loan.

This anime does deliver an overall good impression for zombie genre anime lovers out there. Having a comical and comic relief depiction in the anime makes it an interesting one to watch. With awesome character development as well, Zombie-Loan takes the cake for the number 9 selection of the list.

This next anime presents a protagonist character that isn’t like anything before. Chihiro Furuya, a boy that has a deep obsession towards anything related to zombies as one of his fantasies involve a romantic relationship with zombies. After making several attempts to resurrect his dead cat, Babu, Chihiro unknowingly created a concoction that worked in reanimating the dead cat. But then Sanka Rea, a girl that took some of Chihiro’s concoction in an attempt to commit suicide, ended up reliving her life again as a zombie. Will Chihiro’s fantasies finally become a reality? Find out more in Sankarea (Undying Love)!

This anime gives out a very unique perspective over zombies, as it removes the common stereotype of zombie appearance. Who knew that a zombie in this anime would actually look cute and beautiful as opposed to the horrifying stigma that zombie appearances usually bear. It also breaks the common stereotypical zombie-genre anime by making the story about loving zombies and not killing them. So if you’re a lover and not a fighter, this anime is perfect for you!

“God created the world on a Monday. On Tuesday, He drew the line between Order and Chaos. On Wednesday, He arranged each and every number. On Thursday, He permitted the ebb and flow of Time. On Friday, God explored every nook and cranny of the world. On Saturday, He rested. And on Sunday, God forsook the world.”

When God forsook the world on Sunday, heaven and hell cease to exist making humans unable to die. The only way for people to attain eternal peace is for Gravekeeper's to prepare a burial for them. So it was up to Gravekeeper Ai to do the deed for them, but after a mysterious man named Hampnie Hambart appeared in the village, all Ai’s beliefs turned out to be lies. Will she ever uncover the truth behind her village?

The anime brings out a unique perspective of zombies with the world being forsaken by God and it raises questions that Ai doesn't have the answers to yet, making her journey rediscover her true calling as a GraveKeeper, an intriguing and interesting one!

Zombies in this anime are referred to as Shikabane, corpses that stayed alive due to intense regrets and obsessions. As the nature of Shikabane is to prey and feast on humans, there exists another type of Shikabane called Shikabane Hime. This title was given to Hoshimura Makina, a human turned Shikabane who seeks revenge and closure behind the mysterious deaths of her and her family. Together alongside Keisei Tagami and Ouri Kagami, Makina seeks to uncover the truth behind a suspected undead organization that is responsible for her death.

A zombie slaying girl, who could ask for more? Here’s another zombie-themed anime that deserves to be shed some of the limelight. With a pretty cool female main character and quite a slow-paced plot with a touch of suspense, comedy, and excitement, Shikabane Hime earned its spot in the number 6 selection of the list.

Take a peek inside the lives of a group of student girls on a post-apocalyptic lifestyle. Kurumi Ebisuzawa, Yuki Takeya, Miki Naoki, Yuuri Wakasa, are the School Living Club Members, and the club’s purpose is to serve as a place of sanctuary crucial to survival from a zombie-apocalypse scenario. With no outside contact, they barricaded themselves into the safety of their beloved school, Megurigaoka Private High School and continues to go through day by day care-freely.

Gakkougurashi doesn’t necessarily involve killing zombies, but rather living life and surviving the zombie apocalypse through the eyes of a group of female students and their unique lifestyle that makes you sometimes forget about the fact that they are surrounded by blood-thirsty zombies. Ultimately, Gakkougurashi! survived its way onto the number 5 spot on the list.

Will they able to maintain the façade of normality surrounded by what seemed to be the end of the humanity? Join the girls in their attempt to survive and continue to live life as normally as they could in, Gakkougurashi!

Take into perspective as a boy who is resurrected into a zombie by a cute necromancer that ends up living together with him and then due to unbeknownst reasons, the boy somehow absorbed and drained the magical energy of Haruna, a Masou Shoujo, which inevitably turned him into a Masou Shoujo himself, making him be misunderstood as a pervert due to the cross-dressing. That is the life of poor old Ayumu Aikawa.

The best word to describe this anime is ‘hilarious’. Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? has a clever way of highlighting the often mistreated Ayumu, when he is forced to deal with a necromancer that does not speak and only communicates through a notebook and a powerless Magical Girl that freeloads in his house. After giving Kore w Zombie Desu ka? a watch, you will definitely fall in love with this funny zombie anime!

Just like how the anime title implies, the plot starts off with a zombie attack that escalated fast throughout a high school where Takashi Kumoro, along with Saeko Busujima, Rei Miyamoto, and Kouta Hirano studied. Subsequently, these individuals will team up and work together to survive the zombie apocalypse that has currently plagued the world they live in.

As each individual is armed with their unique strengths, join Takashi and his teammates to uncover the truth behind this horrifying zombie pandemonium. The story and plot of the anime are far more intense and serious as it successfully captured the excitement feeling of being in a zombie apocalypse. Moreover, with the added ecchi flair to it, this anime manages to claim the number 3 spot on the list. Guns, swords, beheadings, a bit of ecchi and bullet dodging boobs, what more could you ask for?!

Taking the number 2 spot on the list is Gungrave. Aside from the totally cool character design and concept of Grave, this anime really highlights the touching story of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal between best friends of Brandon Heat and Harry MacDowel. Beyond The Grave, or Grave was previously a human who goes by the name of Brandon Heat, who was killed then brought back to life by Dr. Tokioka.

After being reanimated, Grave focuses on taking revenge of the crime syndicate and killing them zombies along the way. Although the plot mainly focuses on the past of Brandon Heat before he was revived into Grave, this awesome anime was based on its popular third person shooting game. Overall, Gungrave delivers a heart-warming tale of friendship loyalty, as well as the excitement of action-packed zombie slaying adventure.

In a world where people have taken refuge behind iron fortresses and travel to stations using trains, safe from Corpses or ‘Kabane’, exists a steam smith who goes by the name Ikoma. Ikoma is a very determined person, and due to the falling number of victims that are forced to commit suicide after getting bit by Kabane, he starts researching a cure and a weapon to defeat Kabane.

His determination and heartfelt desire to stop Kabane eventually bears fruit, as one day the iron fortress was breached and Ikoma had the chance to test out all of his creations. Thus begins Ikoma’s journey to be a hero and achieve greatness.

One of the many highlights of why this anime deserves the number 1 spot on the list is thanks to its amazing character development, as well as, the determination and the overall plot of the series. Although some might argue that the plot had a similar feel with Attack on Titan, nevertheless, it gives viewers enjoyment and that’s what really matters.