Sankarea: Undying Love (2012–2012)
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Plot
Zombie-obsessed Furuya is making a potion to reanimate his dead cat when he meets Rea. She’s about as miserable as a girl can get, thanks to her creepy, domineering father. When the pain becomes too much, she tries to commit suicide with a sip of Furuya’s weird elixir. The potion doesn’t kill her – but it does turn her into a zombie after she falls from a cliff. Now that Rea’s undead and ready to finally live, she hides out with Furuya, who’s always dreamed of having a zombie girlfriend. Their one-of-a-kind relationship comes with some challenges, like the fact that Rea is decomposing. Even worse, her freak-show dad is dangerously determined to get her back under his control. As Furuya fights to keep his ghoulfriend safe, Rea finds the secret to resurrecting her happiness: Live like you’re dying – even if you’re already dead.
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- 01
Sanka… ReaRea is grounded indefinitely for sneaking out at night, and her father decides to keep her home from school, for good measure. She sneaks out again anyway, and goes looking for Chihiro. Elsewhere, when Babu runs away, Chihiro and Ranko chase after him. - 02
If She’s a Zombie… That Means…With Rea going through rigor mortis, Chihiro does his best to keep her hidden while attending to household chores. While trying to figure out how to preserve Rea’s body, Chihiro makes a startling discovery about his grandpa. Ranko learns more about Rea. - 03
It Was… SuccessfulRea continues to assist Chihiro’s attempt to reanimate Babu. She reveals her home life, including an unhealthy relationship with her father. The two of them decide to make one last attempt to bring Babu back to life, using a hydrangea blossom.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Once I… Become a… ZombieApril 6, 2012When the family cat is accidentally killed, zombie buff Chihiro Furuya secretly tries to bring it back to life. After he overhears Rea Sanka - S01E02It Was… SuccessfulApril 13, 2012Rea continues to assist Chihiro’s attempt to reanimate Babu. She reveals her home life, including an unhealthy relationship with her father.
- S01E03Season's bestSanka… ReaApril 20, 2012Rea is grounded indefinitely for sneaking out at night, and her father decides to keep her home from school, for good measure. She sneaks ou
- S01E04
A Normal… GirlApril 27, 2012Aria learns that Rea has run away, and Dan’ichiro vows to get her back. In Chihiro’s room, Rea sews up her wound, and the two of them each c - S01E05If She’s a Zombie… That Means…May 4, 2012With Rea going through rigor mortis, Chihiro does his best to keep her hidden while attending to household chores. While trying to figure ou
- S01E06
It’s Because I… Ran Into YouMay 11, 2012Rea’s strange behavior leads her to kiss Chihiro in front of Ranko. After Rea slips away, Chihiro learns some valuable information about the - S01E07
Childhood… Friends…May 18, 2012Chihiro spends his Sunday helping out with the Saoji family’s restaurant. Ranko tells the tale of the first time she met Chihiro. The two yo - S01E08
Counterfeit… Freedom…May 25, 2012After Rea agrees to join the Furuya family in a meal, Chihiro becomes more interested in her dietary habits. At Rea’s insistence, he takes h - S01E09
A Mother’s… Hand…June 1, 2012Mero and her two friends tell tales of their own brushes with zombies. Ichie tells of the creature that the art teacher keeps; Miko relates - S01E10
Strong… Feelings…June 8, 2012While being held hostage inside the Sanka mansion, Chihiro meets Aria. She discloses that she is Rea’s stepmother, and relates how she came - S01E11
Nothing… Really… SpecialJune 22, 2012Rea arrives home just as Dan’ichiro shows Chihiro into the fencing hall, where he is determined to settle things between them. Though detain - S01E12
At That Moment… I…June 29, 2012Chihiro begins to have second thoughts about his duty in looking after Rea’s welfare, and how little he can do for her. When plans to watch
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