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Is This a Zombie?: OF THE DEAD

10 episodes Premiered Apr 5, 2012 Updated Nov 2, 2026

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a JSON object for "Is This a Zombie?" Season 2. Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented/guessed facts (titles, names, dates, etc.). Omit details not in the material. Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text. Format: Valid JSON only, no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. JSON Keys: overview: 160-220

Previously on Is This a Zombie?

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Ayumu Aikawa must continue to fight the Megalo in place of Haruna, who continues to recharge her magical powers.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a JSON object for "Is This a Zombie?" Season 2.
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources.
No invented/guessed facts (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
Format: Valid JSON only, no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
JSON Keys:
overview: 160-220 word summary of the season's narrative arc.
primer: Array of exactly 4 concise bullet points (though the prompt says "no bullet points" in the prose instruction, it asks for an array of 4 bullet points in the JSON structure. I will treat the array elements as the "bullet points").
TMDB Season Synopsis: Ayumu Aikawa must continue to fight the Megalo in place of Haruna, who continues to recharge her magical powers. While trying to figure out the mysteries behind the people who are releasing these Megalo in the world, Ayumu meets a beautiful, black-haired girl by chance, and she only has eyes... for his butt.
Source [1]: Ayumu was murdered by a serial killer and resurrected as a zombie by a cute little Necroma [sic - Necromancer].
Source [2]: Mysterious female with an insatiable hunger for miso soup. War in the village of ninjas. Curvy newcomer could use Eu's help.
Source [3]: Ayumu was murdered by a serial killer and resurrected as a zombie by a cute little Necromancer. Mixed up with a magical girl and a vampire ninja. Harem context.
Source [4]: Light novel series by Shinichi Kimura, illustrations by Kobuichi and Muririn.
Source [5]: Cast/crew info (no specific plot details).
Season 2 Narrative Arc (from TMDB Season Synopsis):
Ayumu Aikawa is tasked with fighting the Megalo while Haruna recharges her magical powers. During this time, Ayumu attempts to uncover the mysteries regarding the individuals responsible for releasing Megalo into the world. His journey leads to a chance encounter with a beautiful, black-haired girl who possesses a specific interest in his butt.
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Season 2 Episodes

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S2·E1 Mytharc

Yes, I'm Now Making a Magical Transformation Again!

Apr 5, 2012 · 25 min

Ayumu finds himself wearied by the stress of everyday life, and happens upon a drinking partner with whom he is able to share his concerns. Meanwhile, Haruna's increased appetite h

S2·E2 Core

Aah, Farewall to Me

Apr 12, 2012 · 25 min

With Mystletainn unable to erase anyone's memories, they still remember the events of the day before, thrusting unwelcome attention upon Ayumu. Tomonori invites Ayumu to go up into

S2·E3 Core

Yo! That's Some Friendly You-nity!

Apr 19, 2012 · 25 min

Haruna and Eu perform a delicate operation on Mysteltainn to try to repair the damage done to him. Ayumu gets advice on how to deal with Orito. Tomonori takes a crash course in dan

S2·E4 Core

No, Get Lost, Good Sir

Apr 26, 2012 · 25 min

Thinking he is doing him a favor, Orito invites Ayumu out to a restaurant run by the vampire ninjas, which offers a full course of unsociable service. Afterward, the two of them en

S2·E5 Core

Yes, It Goes Around Every Year

May 3, 2012 · 25 min

Sera and the other vampire ninjas are called back to their village, leaving Haruna in charge of the house. Eucliwood comes down with a fever, and Ayumu goes to great lengths to loo

S2·E6 Core

No Way, We Were Winning!

May 10, 2012 · 25 min

The Head Teacher calls Ayumu with news that Mystletainn will be returning shortly. Souyu High School holds its culture festival, and Haruna helps Ayumu's class prepare for their ac

S2·E7 Core

Mm-hmm, Teacher is the Greatest!

May 17, 2012 · 25 min

Having absorbed Eu's magic power, Haruna now suffers from the same side-effects that prevented Eu from speaking. The culture festival enters its second day. Tomonori has her contro

S2·E8 Core

Whoo, a Mixer with Kyoko!

May 24, 2012 · 25 min

Kyoko returns, offering to reveal Chris's weakness, but only if Ayumu will keep her sufficiently entertained. She wants him to throw her a big blind-date party, with lots of people

S2·E9 Mytharc

Ah, My Darling is a Ne'er-do-well

May 31, 2012 · 25 min

In order to defeat Chris and get Haruna's magical power back, Ayumu meets with Nene, the mightiest of underworlders. In exchange for her help, Ayumu and the others help her illustr

S2·E10 Mytharc

Still, That's Okay

Jun 7, 2012 · 25 min

Head Teacher Ariel proposes a test to Ayumu, to see if he is ready to take on Chris. At stake are Ayumu's memories, which will be erased if he fails the test. Haruna decides to hel

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