ZOMBIE LAND SAGA fans, consider this your official spoiler alert! A new “climax” trailer has just been released for the highly anticipated film, ZOMBIE LAND SAGA: Yumeginga Paradise, premiering in Japan on October 24, and it’s packed with revelations that will undoubtedly shock you.
The trailer confirms a major development for the character of Tae Yamada, as the talented Kotono Mitsuishi steps fully into her awakened role, promising an even deeper dive into her mysterious backstory. Alongside this exciting character progression, fans also get their first listen to a brand new track from the beloved idol group Franchouchou, titled “Yukyu Never Die.” This electrifying song will be featured on the upcoming album, Franchouchou The Best Paradise, set to release shortly after the film on October 29.
Adding another layer of star power to the cast, veteran voice actor Daisuke Ono has officially joined the film! He will portray Naomasa Amabuki, a character central to Saki’s story as the husband of her best friend Reiko and father to the young former delinquent Maria. Ono is widely celebrated for his iconic roles, including Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler and Erwin Smith in Attack on Titan, making his addition to the ZOMBIE LAND SAGA universe a highly anticipated event.
For those new to the phenomenon, ZOMBIE LAND SAGA first captivated audiences with its unique blend of idol antics and zombie apocalypse in October 2018. The series was brought to life by director Munehisa Sakai at studio MAPPA, with a compelling narrative crafted by Shigeru Murakoshi. Character designs by Kasumi Fukagawa and music by Yasuharu Takanashi completed the distinct style of the show. Its success led to a thrilling second season, subtitled “REVENGE,” which debuted in April 2021. The core ensemble cast features a stellar lineup including Kaede Hondo, Asami Tano, Risa Taneda, Maki Kawase, Kotono Mitsuishi, Rika Kinugawa, Minami Tanaka, and Mamoru Miyano.
At its heart, ZOMBIE LAND SAGA tells the extraordinary tale of seven young women whose ordinary lives are violently interrupted by an unexpected transformation into the living dead. Thrust into a terrifying yet amazing zombie world they never asked for, these girls share one powerful wish: to truly live. Their journey is a continuous struggle through a bizarre saga, striving against all odds to achieve a miracle. This groundbreaking, original anime — a collaboration between MAPPA, Avex Pictures, and Cygames — offers a fresh, shocking, and utterly unique take on the zombie genre.