Zombie Idol, Now Heading to Space! 'Zombie Land Saga: Yume Ginga Paradise' Releases on March 4

The zombie idol ‘Franchouchou’, which captivated animation fans worldwide, is returning on a grander scale. The theatrical film 〈Zombie Land Saga: Yume Ginga Paradise〉 has confirmed its exclusive release at Megabox on March 4 and has unveiled its teaser poster.

This theatrical film portrays the members of ‘Franchouchou’, who were active as local idols in Saga Prefecture, facing an unprecedented crisis of alien invasion, as they confront cosmic threats as both zombies and idols in an unprecedented SF hero movie.

“MAPPA's Masterpiece”… A Notable Work Recognized First by Bucheon

〈Zombie Land Saga: Yume Ginga Paradise〉 has received acclaim from critics and audiences even before its official release. It won both the Audience Award and the President's Award from the Korean Cartoon and Animation Society at the 27th Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF) last year, becoming a two-time winner.

The renowned Japanese media outlet ‘Mantan-web’ praised this work as “the result of MAPPA's technical prowess,” and audiences who experienced the film through its premiere expressed their admiration with comments like “a heavy emotional impact following a crazy development” and “overwhelming animation that surpasses the TV series.”

The Return of Director Uda Konosuke and MAPPA's Live Direction Skills

This theatrical film is directed again by Uda Konosuke, who laid the foundation for the series, raising expectations. Having directed major works like 〈One Piece〉, he skillfully weaves a grand narrative set in space while maintaining his unique sense of humor, completing the series' ‘culmination’.

The production company MAPPA also poured its high-quality directing know-how, showcased in works like 〈Jujutsu Kaisen〉 and 〈Chainsaw Man〉, into the live sequences. The camera work and dazzling lighting direction, reminiscent of an actual concert, are expected to provide audiences with an intense immersion as if they were present at the scene.

‘Zombie X Idol X SF’… An Unprecedented Galaxy Festival

The teaser poster released alongside captures the vast universe and the ‘Franchouchou’ members in a weightless state, overwhelming the viewer. The tagline “The Unprecedented Galaxy Festival Begins!” succinctly showcases the expanded universe that goes beyond Saga Prefecture into space.

Through the bold combination of zombies, idols, and SF genres, their activities, which will unfold with the fate of the Earth at stake, are expected to deliver a fresh shock not only to existing fans but also to general audiences.

The cosmic-scale SF entertainment 〈Zombie Land Saga: Yume Ginga Paradise〉 will be exclusively available at Megabox nationwide starting March 4.