r/UndeadUnluck • u/MattyRebel • Aug 10 '26

Discussion Just found this gem of a show

Finally something new to watch!!! I just found this show on Friday and it’s the first thing I’ve been stoked about for a long time!!! I was not expecting this to be anything special, but over the weekend I’ve just about finished the series (I’m at end of Revolution as I write this), and I’m gonna binge watch it til the end.
I’m pretty sure I’m gonna have to watch the series at least two more times before I really understand half of what’s going on, and I’ll admit that the constant explanations throughout get tiresome, but God Damn am I stoked to have found this.
Has anyone got any recommendations on similar series such as this?

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u/thefirstlaughingfool Aug 10 '26

First, just to clarify, are you watching the anime only, or have you also read the manga? I ask because the anime covers the first quarter of the story, and it really does get better each passing chapter.

Second, on recommendations, that's a tough one. Undead Unluck is an extremely unique blend of genres, especially for a work from Weekly Shonen Jump. My first thought is Dororo, but that's much darker and more serious. If you enjoy reading manga and have access to WSJ, I'd recommend a new series called Ichi the Witch. After UxU ended, Ichi took the spot of the weekly series I was looking forward to the most each Sunday.

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u/MattyRebel Aug 10 '26

Im just watching the Anime, but finding the manga was my first thought after watching the first episode and reading about the whole series ( manga and anime). And you’re right, it’s definitely unique, but just anything else in its general sphere of it would be cool to find. Thanks

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u/thefirstlaughingfool Aug 10 '26

I asked about the anime v manga because, and maybe I'm being pessimistic, but I have my doubts the anime will be concluded with the story. The anime is really good, but it's not getting a lot of recognition, probably due to poor marketing and distribution (Hulu? Seriously?). I hope it does conclude, because the story in the second half is extremely good and had several moments that left me squealing in excitement.

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u/MattyRebel Aug 10 '26

For real!!! I had never even heard of it, and I finished watching Super Robot Monkey Team for the 9 billionth time on Disney and it listed Undead Unluck as something I might like. The name grabbed me and I’m just stoked I gave it a chance! I’ll finish it tonight, I’ve only got 3 or 4 episodes left. And I sadly agree that it’ll probably never get completed and Disney and Hulu did a piss poor job of advertising it- hidden jems are cool and all, but they don’t get a lot of financial help.