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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Tablekun
At first glance when the trailer dropped for Undead Unluck, I had initially written it off. It seemed unique though, and that stuck with me. 4 weeks into its airing, I saw good reception, so I gave it a shot. I can now say It was worthy of watching after having just completed the first season. First and foremost, it's a 24-episode season, no pauses. God bless David Production for directing this properly. The first season has proper story building and leaves the viewer with anticipation to the continuation of this story. The series has proper time to developboth story and characters and has an intriguing premise and development of negators on both sides of the conflict. This is how you do anime properly.
Animation 9/10
- The animation isn't the best of the best, but it does a lot right, both in action scenes and stationary scenes. Overall, it is done really well.
Sound 9/10
- Good OP/EDs with great sound design throughout, and good VA work.
Story 8/10
- Not the most complex of a story, but it does story telling right. The story deepens and gets better, eventually ending the season with an anticipatory conflict of factions, that I look forward to in the future.
Characters 9/10
- Unique characters throughout, heartwarming background stories, that drive emotion. One fodder character early in the season is a good example of how great the character development is. When a write off character can make you emotional, it is proof the writer gets character development. I really like Andy and Fuukos' budding relationship. It may seem aggressive at first, but it slowly molds into something genuine.
Enjoyment 10/10
- Had I waited to binge this in one shot, I would have. I did it in 4 mini binges because I knew I couldn't just watch this week to week.
Even as I write the review, I am contemplating this and that, and I realized writing, that this series was a lot better than I thought. I can't wait to see s2. I recommend this to anime fans in general. I feel this is kind of a hidden gem.
BayesBeard
The start is strong with solid visual elements laying the foundation of the dark, yet comedic tone of this story-driven series. There are more than a few instances throughout the season where some animation and story-telling choices were questionable. However, it doesn’t take away from the overall experience, and can even add to the enjoyment depending on your own perspective. For those caught up on the manga, having that knowledge further enhances the viewing experience. The series itself is very interesting and worth talking about. With some fine-tuning of the story-boarding for any future seasons that get cleared, the anime can be included in the conversationmore in the future.
Danreis
Undead Unluck is a great battle shounen but it suffers from a beginning that displeased part of the public but mainly because it was distributed by Hulu. In this story we follow Izumo Fuuko, a young woman who, upon meeting Andy, discovers the existence of people who can deny a rule in the world, she is Unlucky as she denies the luck of those she touches and Andy is the Undead as he cannot die in any way. With this information, both go on a journey to free themselves from their powers and end up encountering many challenges and hidden truths of this world. Starting with anegative point, the way Andy initially treats Fuuko is questionable to say the least. Having a man grope a woman without permission is not funny and although this behavior didn't last for many episodes, it lasted long enough to alienate some of the audience.
But, after the initial discomfort, the plot really left me involved with each new mystery and information we obtain about the functioning of powers and the world in which our protagonists live. There were many times that after an episode I found myself thinking about how a certain power works or how to solve some mystery that appeared.
The characters in general are rich in charisma. Even Andy, who had no sympathy for me, became really likable, as did Fuuko, becoming more and more confident as the story progressed. I can say the same about the secondary characters, even those who have little screen time gained my affection because, in addition to having a striking appearance, their personalities and characteristics made me want to know more about them all the time.
And now the worst point of Undead Unluck is called HULU, the terrible advertising and distribution has greatly restricted the potential reach of this anime. At the time of writing this text, there are not even subtitles in Brazilian Portuguese (my language) and from what I researched, this problem did not only affect Brazil.
The art is very decent and perhaps because we are living with works like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen and Sousou no Frieren, many don't give it the value that Undead Unluck deserves. The track is very good and delivers everything needed and will certainly not leave my playlist anytime soon.
I'm happy to have given this anime a chance, despite the complicated beginning and having to overcome a barrier called HULU, the journey was worth it and I feel that the balance of it all is positive. This is definitely an anime I recommend.
DeeIndeed
It’s a pretty interesting story with a world of rules and negators who have powers (mostly unwillingly) to negate them. The plot by itself sounded fun but I don’t think he watched an anime earlier that brings together shounen and shojo elements so well. Undead Unluck is fast paced and keeps you interested throughout. I love the concept, the characters and their development. It’s funny, romantic, action packed and has leads you actually feel for. Andy seems initially as a beefy guy with no feels, and Fuko the quintessential shounen FL - all boobs and no use. But interestingly, their characters unveil to be bothpowerful and lovable. The use of little ecchi is also pretty tastefully done. 10/10 recommend.
DrCleaver
Well, this is a damn masterpiece. I've never seen a worldbuilding even close to be this unique and interesting. I don't even know where to start. The characters and their dynamics is literally everything. I usually dislike romantic subplot in shounen animes but this shit made me blush everytime our main couple interacted. Fuuko is adorable and Andy is a frickin' gentleman, periodt. I love the "polar opposites bring out the best in eachother" trope and it really works well in this setting. I especially love Andy's character because he sure has this "bad guy" vibe (which fits him perfectly) and still be a decent likable humanbeing. Love that. There's just the right amount of edginess no more, no less.
Another green flag about this anime, is how different and diverse each character is. Unique personalities that help the plot moving forward, no filler or fanservice characters. Just how i like it. The character designs are *chefs kiss*. They look incredibly cool, there's nothing more to say on this.
But what I love the best is the abilities. There are some I never even thought of, not just your basic mind reading and telekinesis. They're severely op but still have serious downsides. You wouldn't want superpowers in this universe that's for sure haha. Each character has their own tragic story that came with being a Negator and shaped their personalities into what they are in the present. So cool.
The animation is fine, the fights look awesome. There's some CGI mostly in the background but it's absolutely tolerable.
Give it a try if you love a good story, I wouln't wanna miss out on this one :DD
denkisoda
Undead Unluck had eye-catching setting about the world and character abilities; the idea of "deniers" was really refreshing. Although not every plot withstood scrutiny, it was at least interesting and innovative, in the sense that it challenged the viewers' "common sense" - the day-to-day concepts in our lives can be created, revised, and denied. The storytelling followed a very typical shonen style. The main characters continuously level up in battles, learning to better cooperate and utilize their abilities, while also getting trustworthy teammates (with tragic backstories). Even the occasional sexual harassment jokes are so typical (in a bad way) - but fortunately, it gradually shifted awayfrom such jokes and moved towards proper world and character building.
The anime adaption left me with mixed feelings. There were highlights in the beginning, but were soon buried in numerous disappointing moments spanning two seasons. The pacing was inconsistent - sometimes a story was rushed, while sometimes the plot moved unbearably slow with tons of flashbacks, repeated scenes, and recaps. There were excessive amount of narration, and they were often disjointed from the visuals. (Yes, those narrations existed in manga as well - but a good adaption is supposed to make adjustments according to the medium!)
I would still recommend watching it, just for the story; having a lower expectation would likely make it more pleasant to watch.
SacredArrow2000
This anime was delightful! With a fresh perspective on self-acceptance, regardless of a person's (negator's) abilities or disadvantages, each character rises above their unchangeable circumstances to maintain a fragile balance between 'god-like' power and complete destruction. Falling under several genres of action, comedy, gore, fantasy and romance, there is something here for everyone. The characters throughout the series are unique, and take their time to properly develop complex relationships. Great animation, well choreographed fight scenes, fun OST and a fast passed (rather messy) storyline, that keeps viewers on their toes. Not to mention, the back-and-forth between character's dialogue is hilarious, their quips and awkward personalities aredown right charming.
It's no lie, the fan-service can be a bit much at times (No worse then 'Fairy Tail', haha.), but male, female and non-binary characters are portrayed as powerful, brave and develop a strong sense of unity.
Jonsitoa
Very solid and weird over the too anime with a messy story and very interesting and complex characters in a very ricj and interesting post apocalyptic world full of danger and scary powers that can take your life in an instant of weakness and it has a very dark vive to it, specially the main duo, they are weird and very interesting to be honest, they are kinda scary and weird to look but i just love them, this is not a gem of an anime its just an enjoyable piece of medía with something mediocre and something very good animation not gonna lie icried a little with one of the backstory, has good villains too.
Marinate1016
Undead Unluck is one of the coolest action shonen that I’ve ever seen, featuring a fun cast of characters with a diverse and wide range of abilities. While it definitely plays into some traditional shonen tropes, it does more than enough to distinguish itself from its contemporaries and it’s a shame it didn’t garner more attention. At the core of Undead Unluck is the relationship between Andy and Fuuko, two people who have sort have been loners for a long time due to their abilities. We see them come together and bond over mutual trauma and find comfort in one another. While it starts offfanservicey, it develops into one of the best relationships you’ll see in the genre. Two people who support each other’s weaknesses and compliment their strengths. If you can stick thru Andy’s horny stage at the start you’ll really be in for a treat.
The other big thing that stands out about Undead Unluck is the ability system. Negators are the personification of specific concepts with the prefix “un” so the titular “Undead Unluck” referring to Andy and Fuuko respectively is a play on their abilities to be immortal and unlucky. There’s other concepts like Unjustice, unforgettable and unstoppable that are really cool and a nice switch up on your typical shonen battle series. There’s so many really strong characters in the story which always makes things interesting. After all, who wants a story where you know who’s going to win every fight. There’s a lot of creativity in how the two leads fight and take down opponents as well which is a plus.
Speaking of those creative fights, studio David Production are known for their amazing production values and Undead Unluck is no exception. The show looks and sounds great. The one big complaint that me and most others will have is the pacing. For some reason, every episode has recaps at the beginning that often cause episodes to end on cliffhangers. It can be a bit frustrating especially during the high intensity moments of the story. It’s not something that’s negligible either, definitely killed the momentum of some episodes.
Other than that though, I don’t have much of an issue with anything in the show. It’s fun, engaging throughout and the character dynamics are great. Not to mention a plot that slowly gets revealed and is grander than I would’ve imagined. I’m so glad I picked this one up and it made the last half a year so fun. A season 2 is a must.
Undead Unluck gets 8 out of 10.
RelicWatch
The power system is unique and interesting. The mcs are lovable, and complements each other extremely well. The storytelling is fascinating and it progressively gets better. Definitely deserves a 2nd season, otherwise the world is UNFAIR! It is a rare gem to find when most anime are gradually getting quite generic. It may not get as much fan following but it surely made a place in many viewers hearts. The story is simple but presented very well. The art style is industry standard, but suits the vibe of the story well. The anime surveys the genre it claims perfectly. Fans of action, comedy, adventure, willsurely like it.
MarlsMarsBars
Cour 1: With the hundreds of battle shonen anime airing this season, Undead Unluck stands out amongst the crowd. This is mainly due to the fact that the anime does a great job balancing out all of the crazy action typically found in this demographic of entertainment with some meaningful character work and plot progression. To be honest, that’s what makes Undead Unluck a great battle shonen series, as everyone, even some minor side characters, have a lot going for them and are given ample screentime to make us care about their struggles. However, the heart and soul of this series comes down to the twomain characters: Fuuko and Andy. What makes the duo between the two leads of Undead Unluck so much fun and entertaining to watch would be their chemistry and how their powers compliment one another. Fuuko and Andy are basically polar opposites of one another, with the former being really shy and at times reserved while the latter being a loose cannon. These contrasting personalities and how they mesh with one another is something that’s been done to death now in storytelling, yet it’s effective here. Both of these characters have some loose screws in them, but the adventures they go on and the time they spend together help build their chemistry while making us care about their relationship. On top of that, the anime gets very creative with how these two utilize each other's powers, which ultimately leads to some very entertaining and fun fight scenes.
As I mentioned earlier, Undead Unluck does a great job giving depth to the side characters in the show, and I really like how it's all executed here. Every arc in this half of the season introduces us to new side characters for the main cast to interact with, and I really appreciate that the writing and pacing allows for the supporting cast to flourish, even if it’s just for a brief moment. Whether it be via flashbacks or just compelling characterization, the side cast being more than just side quest NPCs adds even more vibrancy to whatever arc they are a part of. Speaking of vibrancy, both the art style and animation are pretty good and further make Undead Unluck a fun, over-the-top action anime. Even the voice acting, at least from the Japanese cast, helps breathe so much life to this series, with some notable performances from Fuuko and Andy’s VAs, Moe Kahara and Yuuichi Nakamura respectively, and even from the supporting cast as well. Overall, if you’re looking for a fun action anime that, for the most part, breaks the mold from your typical battle shonen anime, then Undead Unluck might just be for you.
Cour 2:
I feel very conflicted about this cour. On one hand, from a narrative standpoint, the second cour of Undead Unluck is better than the first; the writing takes its time to further flesh out the main duo of Fuuko and Andy, introduce more stakes and further develop the overarching plot of this anime, as well as delving deep into the character of Akira Kuno, who is seemingly the “author” of the story in this series so far. The increase in stakes does create a greater sense of urgency for both Union and Under to prevent the end of the world. Delving into the “Anno Un” pseudonym that Kuno takes up as a mangaka in order to help prevent the end of the world adds more depth and complexity to a narrative that for the most part is pretty straightforward. However, there are few aspects that held back this half of the season for me. For starters, I don’t think the conflict between Union and Under is fully justified. For starters, these two organizations almost have the exact same goals, just with slightly different endgames and very minor differences in ideologies. Having Billy be a double agent for Under is interesting, but there isn’t much narrative meat behind this decision other than to have more stakes in the story and maybe have some cool moments. The season finale has the main duo of the series team up with some Under members to defeat Autumn, which is nice, but this just further proves that the conflict between these two factions isn’t justified enough.
The other issue that I have with this half of the season is how information is drip-fed to us. Undead Unluck’s first cour was more action-packed so this issue was never really prevalent, but in the second half, there are long bouts of exposition sprinkled throughout these set of episodes, and at times, it kind of lost me. It’s not bad, and honestly it’s typical when it comes to anime like this, but it doesn’t make it any less annoying. Regardless, this doesn’t set back Undead Unluck a lot. If anything, this is something to keep in mind if you ever plan on binge-watching this show. Undead Unluck is still a fun action anime to check out.
curlypubes
In short, definitely worth watching! The power system in this anime is one of the best of the new-gen anime. It's easier to grasp (unlike some anime where you have to pretend that you know the power system). There were many moments where I was taken aback because of the twists. It exceeded whatever expectations I had and came out to be one of my favorite new-gen anime. The world-building is mind-blowing; it's a concept not much used, and if done perfectly, it could be one of the best. The characters are just awesome; you'll fall in love with them for sure. Each character has a uniquetrait, and you'll feel connected to them in no time. The plot has a great potential to become one of the best new-gen anime if adapted well, which you can be sure of since it's DP we're talking about.
The animation is SUPERRR. Being a David Production work, which also animated Fire Force and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, you can expect that the sound effect is just as awesome as in their other works that I mentioned.
One thing that felt a bit disappointing was the overuse of fanservice. While fanservice is a part of anime, it's only tolerable if done in moderation. There were time when the fanservice felt wrong. Nevertheless, you won't feel bored for most of the episodes, and you will have watched this series in no time.
DISKOWN
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 lastingimpact.
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.
JBeo
Let's get the obvious out of the way, it's fun. The characters are likeable, there's plenty of action and the animation is top notch. But it kept bothering me that I was trying to make sense of what was happening story wise or why it was happening. The rapid pacing and fast tone shifts (not to mention the randomly placed flashbacks) left lots to be desired as far as actual storytelling goes to the point where i was 5 episodes from the end and I was wondering if they were gonna explain what is even happening. But then it clicked to me. This isn't marketed toa more grown up audience but younger ages.
So if you are below 16 or want to watch something that makes little sense but it's fun then go for it, but if you feel like you want something with a more concrete and serious story, then i'd recommend you go with something else.
MrPrince_06
Fun, exciting, action-packed Anime. Only disappointments are various unnecessary scenes and flashbacks scattered throughout episodes that tend to break the good rhythm time was spent on to build up. Otherwise - it is extremely creative, with unique characters that are able bring out emotion from the viewer. As well as a genuinely interesting and original power system Story-wise, it is well written and manages to defy initial expectations. The Ops and Ends were innovational and catchy. Great animation, prefect for the action scenes packed with tension as well as a superb soundtrack. Overall - definitely worth a watch. That's all I want to say butthis stupid website keeps telling me my review needs more information.
ShiroPhantom
The rules of the world exist for a reason, but what if they could change? This is exactly what the show explores with negators who can, well, negate those very rules. With the titular characters affecting death and luck respectively. While the powers might seem simple, our heroes continue to find new creative ways to utilize and connect them. This helps the series stay fresh, with not even thirty negators whom the author isn't afraid to kill off. In addition to the negators there are also Uma who are the living representation of the world's rules, which can be deleted by killing the corresponding Uma,forcing the world to adjust to the new reality.
It starts off slow, with the author focusing on episodic fights and new abilities while trying to create something memorable. When the answer comes, it takes this series from B-tier to S-tier with a plot twist that puts the characters in absolute despair.
ecktt
TLDR: I give it props for not being an absolute cookie cutter shonen and I LOLed more than a few times. This show has a slightly less used story mechanics mixed in with quirky characters and comedic visuals. The story starts off with what appears to be a random encounter of our 2 main characters. The girl (Fuuko) is ready to end it all because she is imbued with the ability to bring anyone she touches bad luck, to the point of fatality depending on how much she touches them and how much she likes them, making her existence lonely as one would imagine. The guy(Andy) cannot die as he will regenerate, meaning he's lived way to long and just wants to die. Antics ensue as Andy now think if has sexy with Fuuko, he will finally end it all. This springboard starts the world building as to who they are, why they are and what's going on. For the most par everything was entertaining with creative visuals, mediocre story, acceptable voice acting, decent character and fairly good pacing.
But all the glitters is not gold. Some entirely stupid plot twist mixed in with the typical Japanese tropes such as not opening their mouth to communicate till it's too late for no good reason or ecchi moments for the sake of it, makes the show somewhat cringe. This show was trying to do too much. There is too much plot for a show that has all makings of something to switch off your brains and enjoy or vice versa. I cannot help but think things might have been a better show if it was handled by a Western production team. I take that back. Nobody wants a show about butch lesbians MCs with supernatural powers. Not even butch lesbians.
Panda_Roll
It had a promising start... but later... Undead unluck has an interesting premise. "Negaters", instead of having a super power they Negate an existing concept. Undead, doesn't die. Unluck, project bad luck. Unstoppable, goes roadrunner and so on. Interesting concept, fun powers with a bit of mystery added as the viewer has to guess at them. Had the show stopped there it would have been a serviceable action/comedy Shonen. Sadly as the season went on we ended up with poor pacing, leaps in logic, lack of consequences and main character syndrome... oddly from the female lead of all people. It had an idea and the battles werefun. The plotline and character interaction (with anyone other than each other!) needed some fine toning. The relationship between people made zero sense considering their actions and current circumstances.
Example:-
Our MCs are fighting a group and kill one of their opponents. His partner's reaction once they subdue them is:-
A. Kill them.
B. Beat them up to vent before capturing them officially.
C. Hand them over to their superior.
D. Give them a pat on the back for their spunk, leak out info about one of their group members and instruct them to kill them as well so they can all be on the same team!
The anime has so many head scratching moments where you wonder if an alien wrote this. It does follow the shonen beats but because of these odd choices the plot seems rather janky, more so in the second half of the season. Quite literally an author self insert arc!
Overall the show has it's moments, I just wish it stayed as the dumb action Shonen it was meant to be.
veldora__kun
This is solid 8/10 It’s a bit confusing at first rather it’s not what you think it is. As mentioned in the summary with the conclusion of Fuko’s favourite manga she decides to end her life because of her powers, because of how lonely she was over the years and then Andy shows up and saves her from ending her life because he wants to die but he can not because of his power and decides to use fuko’s power to end his life. It picks up after 3-4 eps. When the main characters Unluck(Fuko) and Undead(Andy), they join UNION org which handles all this peoplewith powers-a Negator. Im surprised how it just went up story wise.
