Undead Unluck
Undead Unluck
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Undead Unluck

8.0
Yr 2023
Rt 24m
Status Returning Series
Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure
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Series Brief

Overview

Andy, a Negator with the ability "Undead," has been long in search for someone with the ability to give him a 'real death.' Fuko Izumo brings misfortune to those around her due to her ability "Unluck." The two decide to join the Union, an organization which aims to control and protect the world from unidentified phenomena. The two uncover the mystery of the world as they search for the "greatest death ever."

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 62 /100

Undead Unluck received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its unique supernatural concepts and entertaining character designs while expressing disappointment with its overall execution. Reviewers acknowledged the show's strong underlying premise and occasional standout bits of animation, but many felt the series ultimate season failed to match the high expectations set before its release.

Several critics highlighted uncomfortable dynamic issues and a shaky opening arc. Concerns were raised regarding a questionable beginning and an off-putting central relationship, leading some reviewers to feel the show suffered from a accumulation of small flaws despite its intriguing mysteries.

“despite a great story and occasional standout bits of animation, it didn't live up to its hype”

“the concepts are intriguing, and the characters are both entertaining and well-designed”

“This strange anime has some interesting ideas, but its distasteful and questionable beginning is hard to look past.”

“It was a consistent source of discomfort.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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US
Why fans love it

This 2023 animated shounen adaptation turns a dark premise into a high-energy action comedy. At its center is an unlikely romantic duo defined by opposite supernatural powers: a female protagonist whose ability brings catastrophic misfortune to anyone around her, and an immortal partner searching for a way to finally die. Their search for his ultimate end drives the narrative, blending superpowered battles with comedy and unusual romance.

The series scales up its world when the pair joins the Union, a secret organization built to control and protect the world from unidentified phenomena. Featuring voice work from Moe Kahara, the anime balances sci-fi and fantasy mysteries with ecchi humor and superpowered lore, giving fans a distinct take on the shounen genre driven by a truly chaotic partnership.

Production Board

Crew

Background Designer
Hiroyuki Tsubaki Pham Huu Nghia Kim Jeong-ryeon Yuki Nakabayashi Ran Taniguchi Tran Le Kim Thao Mika Tokusa Tomohiro Morishita Junko Shimada Shinji Saito
Producer
Hiroshi Kamei Sota Sato Masahiro Tomobe
Assistant Editor
Noboru Kurota
Executive Producer
Tadashi Takezaki
Director
Katsuichi Nakayama Shinji Nagata Tatsuya Kyogoku
Production Supervisor
Kosuke Matsunaga
Director of Photography
Takao Saito
Assistant Director of Photography
Hironobu Hatanaka
Publicist
Miyuka Kidachi
Storyboard Artist
Shinji Nagata Taiki Konno Makoto Muta Yuki Yase Tatsuya Kyogoku
Editor
Kiyoshi Hirose
Series Director
Yuki Yase
Special Effects
Shoko Harada
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Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

secret organization supernatural undead female protagonist based on manga super power ecchi shounen anime duo unlikely romance
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 07, 2023
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
148