Episode 7

**Truck Stop of the Dead** (SA (サービスエリア)  オブ ザ デッド, *Sābisueria obu zadeddo*?, lit. Service Area of the Dead) is the seventh episode of *Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead* anime adaptation.

## Synopsis

Akira, who has been continuously deprived of his freedom by Kosugi, falls into a state of mental stagnation reminiscent of his days at the black company. Shizuka sees her past self, who was under her father's control, in his current state.

On the final day, a completely controlled Akira by Kosugi makes a shocking decision.

## Summary

Young Shizuka has taken in a stray puppy she found on the street, but her father strongly opposes her caring for it, believing that it's not a good idea to nurture the vulnerable.

In the present, Kosugi fulfills his promise to host a welcoming party for his associates, with Shizuka observing from a distance. While Akira grapples with his role as a waiter for Kosugi's group, Kosugi instructs Shizuka to pour him a drink. He pours her some beer and makes inappropriate remarks towards her.

Kosugi beckons Akira over and requests another beer. Akira inadvertently hands him an empty bottle, leading to Kosugi's outburst. Meanwhile, Shizuka reflects on her past, which revolved around her father, a ruthless financier, and her struggle to live up to his high expectations. Shizuka once hid a dog named Roo in her room, and when she eventually healed Roo, she confided in her father about her dream of becoming a doctor. However, her father dismissed the idea due to financial concerns and had Roo killed.

We are shown a series of snapshots from Shizuka's life, illustrating her compliance with her father's orders. Despite her grievances, Shizuka believes that obeying him is necessary for her survival. After more confrontation with Akira, Kosugi implies that Akira would be better off working for him than attempting to survive in the apocalypse with his friends.

Shizuka reminisces about another moment from her past when her father pointed out less fortunate individuals and urged her to continue following his directives. She realized that obeying her father's orders only served his own interests. Returning to the RV, Shizuka discovers Akira's bucket list, adds an item to it, and informs Kosugi that she, Kencho, and Akira will be leaving after the agreed two days. However, Akira surprises them by deciding to stay with Kosugi, feeling that he owes him for their help.

Before departing, Shizuka confesses the truth about Kosugi's ulterior motives to Akira, revealing that he had opened her eyes to the situation. She hands Akira his bucket list and asks him what he truly desires. We catch a glimpse of what Shizuka added to the list the previous night: she wants Akira to confront Kosugi.

Kosugi attempts to sabotage Akira's bucket list, but Akira protects it. Akira expresses gratitude for Kosugi's assistance but informs him of his decision to part ways. Kosugi insists that Akira won't survive outside, but Akira chooses to take his chances with his friends rather than continue working as a mindless servant for Kosugi's benefit.

One of Kosugi's men returns with a truck loaded with supplies, but a zombie inside the vehicle bites him, causing chaos. Akira quickly devises a plan, enlisting the help of the delivery team. He rescues Kosugi from becoming zombie food, and the delivery team forms a barrier around them. After a dramatic escape, the people who worked under Kosugi decide to quit, leaving him behind as they depart. The episode concludes with Akira, Kencho, and Shizuka heading to Gunma in search of Akira's family.

## Characters

* Akira Tendou
* Kenichirou Ryuuzaki
* Shizuka Mikazuki
* Gonzou Kosugi

## Gallery

### Storyboard

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## Notes

* Eiji Akaso, Mai Shiraishi and Shuntaro Yanagi (the live-action actors who played the first three protagonists) made voiced cameos in this episode.

## References

1. ↑ *Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead* Official Anime Website: NEWS - TVアニメ「ゾン100～ゾンビになるまでにしたい100のこと～」公式サイト (in Japanese).
2. ↑ *Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead* Official Anime Twitter (@Zom100\_anime\_JP). Reference link: 本日“日5”にて第7話放送 本日、午後5時 MBS/TBS系全国28局ネットにて 第7話「SA オブ ザ デッド」放送です お楽しみに #ゾン100 (in Japanese).
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 BUG FILMS (@BUG\_FILMS). TVアニメ『#ゾン100 ～ゾンビになるまでにしたい100のこと～』ご視聴ありがとうございました ◤￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 　　第7話 原画公開 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿◢ @Zom100\_anime\_JP #BUGFILMS (in Japanese).
4. ↑ Takata Koutarou's Official Twitter (@kosamehal). Reference link: 告知ー。アニメ「ゾン100」8/13TBS系にて17:00より第5話ですー。 監督のご厚意で麻生さんとボク、ゾンビの声で出ましょう！と録っていただいたのですが、そのシーン見ても自分達の声なのかよくわかりません笑 何卒よろしくお願いしまーす！ #ゾン100 #Zom100 (in Japanese) (Retrieved September 3, 2023).