Undead Unluck

With the conclusion of her favorite romance manga, Fuuko Izumo is ready to end her life of misery and loneliness having long accepted her fate of never being able to experience passionate love like fictional characters. Cursed with "unluck," anyone Fuuko touches is in grave danger of experiencing unimaginable calamity.

While the possibility of imminent danger would have most sane people run in the opposite direction, Undead has other ideas. He is an immortal being with superhuman regenerative powers desperately seeking death, which has always eluded him. When their paths finally cross, Undead sees an opportunity to finally end his suffering by using Fuuko's unluck.

But before Undead can unlock the full potential of Fuuko's power to trigger the final devastating blow, the duo must first fend off a murderous secret organization hell-bent on exterminating those with special abilities.

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Izumo, Fuuko Main

Kahara, Moe Japanese

Andy Main

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Xiang, Shen Supporting

Hanae, Natsuki Japanese

Kuno, Akira Supporting

Uchiyama, Yumi Japanese

Tristan, Rip Supporting

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Chamber, Gina Supporting

Yuuki, Aoi Japanese

Alfred, Billy Supporting

Koyama, Rikiya Japanese

Vorgeil, Nico Supporting

Yusa, Kouji Japanese

Tatiana Supporting

Kugimiya, Rie Japanese

Juiz Supporting

Ise, Mariya Japanese

Kamei, Hiroshi Producer

Satou, Souta Producer

Shimoda, Hayato Producer

Tomobe, Masahiro Producer

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Dec 22, 2024

toastalchemist

Recommended

Undead Unluck hit that sweet spot for me. I like weird shit and this show is definitely weird. It's not a masterpiece, but not everything has to be and I had a lot of fun with it. I had no idea where the show was going next and that's a rarity for me. I continued watching just to see what crazy thing the show would do next. It's not a show for everyone, in fact I can see a lot of people disliking it. Give it one episode if you're not sure. The worst thing that happens is that you're out twenty minutes of your ... time.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Aug 19, 2024

DISKOWN

Mixed Feelings

Undead Unluck is an ambitious anime that strives to distinguish itself with its unique premise and grand storytelling, but unfortunately, it struggles to reach its potential. The series ventures into uncharted territory with a story that promises more than it delivers, resulting in a mixed experience.

At the heart of Undead Unluck is the relationship between its two main characters, but the anime falters in this regard. While it aims to explore their bond, most of the character development remains superficial. Significant growth is only attempted in the final episodes, and even then, it feels rushed and lacks the emotional depth needed to make a lasting ... impact.

The tone of the season is another stumbling block. The anime oscillates between somber, impactful moments and jarring, misplaced humor. This inconsistent tonal balance undermines the gravity of many scenes, making it difficult to fully engage with the more poignant moments.
The series teases a deeper, more complex narrative from the outset, but when the anticipated twists and turns finally arrive, they feel forced and underdeveloped. The buildup to these revelations is rushed, and the execution leaves much to be desired. Additionally, the side characters, who could have added depth to the story, receive minimal attention and fail to make a significant impact.

Visually, Undead Unluck boasts a strong art style with explosive animation, well-designed characters, and a captivating world. However, this strength is diminished by the frequent use of digital effects that clash with the overall aesthetic, making them more distracting than enhancing.

Undead Unluck feels like a series with great potential that ultimately falls short. Its rushed pacing, inconsistent tone, and lackluster character development prevent it from fully realizing its intriguing premise. The show could have benefited from more time and focus in its development. As it stands, it remains an average watch, leaving it up to viewers to decide if it’s worth their time.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Mar 24, 2024

honzoslav

Not Recommended

A few years ago, David production were working on a new shounen title called Fire force. Long story short, it was a decent watch dragged down to mediocrity by one major flaw, the fanservice. The show couldn't resist shoving tits and ass right in your face every few minutes, even in the most inopportune of times, like the middle of a fight. It honestly amazes me just how much damage this decision managed to do. It's a damn shame, since the rest of Fire force was solid, but this single decision managed to change my rating from very good to above average. So how is ... any of this relevant? Well, imagine Fire force with mediocre fights, completely fucked pacing, constant changes in tone resulting in massive whiplash and plot contrivances through the roof. That show is called Undead unluck. I get that they were stuck adapting subpar material, but there really isn't an excuse for repeating the mistakes of the past. That being said, there are some good things that I should mention. I like the way Andy fights. Even with a very generic superpower, he manages to use it in a very original, although sometimes very nonsensical, way. The art is also decent. There are some very good scenes, but it's really inconsistent, so there are quite a few stinkers as well. They stopped using the meme 'bruh' sound effects in fights, so at least something has been learned from Fire force. Yeah, as you can see, I am running low on praise here. The silver lining is simply way too thin to rescue the show this time. I know that this is a very short review but there honestly isn't much to be said. Even if we were to ignore the aforementioned problems, the core of Undead unluck is a dime a dozen shonen slop that you have seen a thousand times already. In ten or twenty years, shows like this will probably be mass produced by AI and I doubt anyone will be able to tell the difference.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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