Zombie manga

Japanese horror tales, with their own rich and creepy folklore, haven’t quite embraced zombies to the same extent. However, there are still a handful of titles from Japan that focus on the monsters, offering a unique spin on undead creatures. Although this list mostly includes manga, there are several fantastic zombie manhwa and manhua out there, as well.

Updated on May 11, 2025 by Robbie Robinson: The zombie genre is too often hit-or-miss. It’s all too easy to make stories of the undead become goofy and riddled with tropes. That being said, there are many amazing zombie manga out there that subvert expectations and remind fans of the flexibility this horror genre has. This list has been updated to include more of the greatest zombie manga and to get this article up to date with CBR’s current formatting standards.

When Sato-kun Died is a very interesting and underrated manga. This unconventional blossoming romance is done very well, making this manga stand out among the typical romance and zombie genres. The characters are protrayed in a realistic fashion, and there’s also plenty of angst in this romance for everyone who likes a heart-wrenching here and there. When Sato-kun Died is a fantastic zombie story that keeps its readers engaged throughout its entirety.

Stitch You Together is a very short yuri manga, but it’s a delightful read. Needing only a few chapters, this manga perfectly portrays the romance and simmering feelings between Chise and Tsumugi. It’s not all light-hearted, however, as the manga does make sure to address the growing concerns of Chise’s zombie drive. Able to be read in one sitting, Stitch Into You is a sweet zombie manga with a lot of heart.

Zombie Land Saga is one of the funniest and most witty idol anime to come out in recent years – it’s also an entirely original anime. That being said, after the show’s great success, a manga anthology was put together to compile Zombie Land Saga side stories, alongside an entirely original side story and an adaptation of the anime. Zombie Land Saga follows a group of girls, all varying in ages and histories, who have been resurrected to become the best idols ever. Of course, they must keep the zombie aspect of their lives a secret.