Sankarea

Sankarea (2012)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Anime, Romance

Furuya's not interested in the living, he's got zombies on the brain! When Furuya's cat dies, he decides he's going to try and bring it back to life. In the process, he stumbles across a girl who is involved in an accident and turns into a real zombie! What's Furuya going to do now that the thing he loves the most is right in front of his eyes?

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday (24 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12At That Moment... I...Jun 28, 2012
S01E11I'm not... Special... or SomethingJun 22, 2012
S01E10Strong... Feelings...Jun 8, 2012
S01E09Mother's... Hand...May 31, 2012
S01E08False... Freedom...May 24, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Sankarea premiere?

Sankarea premiered on April 5, 2012.

Who is the main character of Sankarea?

The main character of Sankarea is a boy named Chihiro Furuya.

What is the plot of Sankarea?

The plot of Sankarea revolves around Chihiro Furuya's obsession with zombies and his efforts to revive his deceased cat Babu. Along the way, he meets a girl named Rea Sanka, who has her own reasons for wanting to escape her current life.

Who is Rea Sanka?

Rea Sanka is a girl who meets Chihiro Furuya while trying to escape her overbearing father and arranged marriage.

What is Rea Sanka's relationship with zombies?

Rea Sanka is interested in zombies because she wants to escape her current life and believes that becoming one would allow her to do so.

Who else is interested in zombies in Sankarea?

Chihiro's classmates Ranko and Mero are also interested in zombies and frequently discuss their theories about them.

What kind of anime is Sankarea?

Sankarea is a dark romantic comedy that mixes elements of horror and supernatural.

Who produced Sankarea?

Sankarea was produced by Studio Deen.

How many episodes are there in Sankarea?

Sankarea consists of 12 episodes.

What is the genre of Sankarea?

The genre of Sankarea is supernatural, horror, and romance.

Is there a manga of Sankarea?

Yes, Sankarea was originally a manga series written and illustrated by Mitsuru Hattori.

Was Sankarea well-received by audiences?

Sankarea was generally well-received by audiences and critics, who praised its unique blend of romance and horror elements.

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Also known as

  • Санкареа (Ukraine)

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