Sankarea / さんかれあ Series by Mitsuru Hattori

“I ONLY LIKE ZOMBIE GIRLS.”Since he was little, Chihiro has felt an unusual emotional connection to zombie movies. It’s not that he feels bad for the survivors – instead he fantasizes about comforting the poor undead girls they slaughter! When his beloved pet passes away, he decides to brew up a resurrection potion in secret. But he’s discovered by popular girl and local heiress Sanka Rea, whose life isn’t as perfect as it seems… and Furuya suggests that she could serve as a test subject!

MY DECOMPOSING GIRLFRIENDNow a zombie living with Chihiro, Rea's enjoying her freedom from her father, going out shopping by herself. And their relationship begins to blossom, with Chihiro fulfilling his dream of a zombie kiss! But there are bigger things to worry about... like how quickly Rea's undead body is going to start falling apart, and what insane lengths her father will go to in order to get her back!

FEAR THE FOREIGNER!Rea's just gotten permission to live with Chihiro and return to school, when a strange blonde woman arrives at the house! This isn't just some confused tourist, though-- she knows all about the reanimation potion, and Grandpa is terrified of her... Could she be a threat to Rea?

WE ALWAYS EAT THE ONES WE LOVE   A strange foreign doctor warns Rea that her "turbid period" is approaching... and that it will bring with it an insatiable desire to eat Furuya's flesh! Realizing she may not have much time left to live as a sane, normal girl, Rea works as hard as she can to enjoy her first, and maybe last, summer festival with Chihiro. But is it already too late for them both?!

BOY, MEDIUM RARE   The hotel where she first met Chihiro is burning around her, but Rea's strangely glowing eyes are fixed on the boy she loves. Will she come to her senses before she eats Chihiro or the fire consumes them both? And even if they do escape, what can Rea do to keep herself from completely losing her reason and becoming nothing but a zombie hungry for Chihiro's flesh?

THE FATE OF A ZOMBIESearching through the forest at night, Chihiro finds Bub and comes face-to-face with the true nature that lies waiting in all zombies as his beloved pet turns against him. Chihiro is saved by Towa but Bub is left paralyzed in the aftermath and may never walk again. Can Bub continue to be happy in this state? Can Chihiro put aside his selfishness to bid farewell to a dear friend?

WELCOME TO THE ZOMBIE HOLY LANDLooking to cure Bub's condition, Chihiro and company have finally arrived at ZoMA HQ. There, they are greeted by ZoMA's chief, Salva Arnschent Kurumiya, along with his adorable zombie daughter, Rosarie. This place has been called the zombie "holy land" but with cute girls like these to tickle Chihiro's fancy, could this be a bit of zombie "paradise"? Meanwhile, the Chief has taken an interest in Rea and conducts a series of tests to probe her unique zombie state... moreWELCOME TO THE ZOMBIE HOLY LANDLooking to cure Bub's condition, Chihiro and company have finally arrived at ZoMA HQ. There, they are greeted by ZoMA's chief, Salva Arnschent Kurumiya, along with his adorable zombie daughter, Rosarie. This place has been called the zombie "holy land" but with cute girls like these to tickle Chihiro's fancy, could this be a bit of zombie "paradise"? Meanwhile, the Chief has taken an interest in Rea and conducts a series of tests to probe her unique zombie state. Is Rea's rare condition the key to suppressing the "turbid period"? less

Barely escaping an untimely end, Chihiro is on the run from his zombie pursuers, but to his surprise, he is joined by his grandfather, who has come to ZoMA to right the wrongs of his sordid past--if he can remember what's going on, that is. Elsewhere, a light is shined into the dark corners of Chief Salva's curious past, bringing insight into his relationship with Darin as well as his deep infatuation with Rosalie... moreBarely escaping an untimely end, Chihiro is on the run from his zombie pursuers, but to his surprise, he is joined by his grandfather, who has come to ZoMA to right the wrongs of his sordid past--if he can remember what's going on, that is. Elsewhere, a light is shined into the dark corners of Chief Salva's curious past, bringing insight into his relationship with Darin as well as his deep infatuation with Rosalie. What is it that fuels Chief Salva's intense passion for zombies? Is it pure love or just madness? less

LIGHTS, CAMERA, RESURRECTION! Though he barely escaped with his life, Chihiro has returned with the rest of his crew to Shiyoh City with newfound hope for Bub and Rea. However, the research that led to Bub's recovery took its toll on Rea, leaving her with only vague memories of the "boy with the catear hairdo... moreLIGHTS, CAMERA, RESURRECTION! Though he barely escaped with his life, Chihiro has returned with the rest of his crew to Shiyoh City with newfound hope for Bub and Rea. However, the research that led to Bub's recovery took its toll on Rea, leaving her with only vague memories of the "boy with the catear hairdo." But Chihiro will do anything to bring Rea back to normal, and with his camera, some props and a few friends who can carry a tune, he's going to set the scene for Rea's big come back! From the Trade Paperback edition. less

COLD TRUTHS A letter from his grandfather leads Chihiro to an ice cave where a centuriesold, frozen zombie reveals the secrets of Grandpa Jogoro's tragic past and the origins of the zombie elixir. All this unlocks a deepseated memory in Chihiro that finally reveals the reason behind his infatuation with zombies, but before he has time to reflect on everything, Chihiro discovers that Rea has gone on a rampage in search of her "favorite food... moreCOLD TRUTHS A letter from his grandfather leads Chihiro to an ice cave where a centuriesold, frozen zombie reveals the secrets of Grandpa Jogoro's tragic past and the origins of the zombie elixir. All this unlocks a deepseated memory in Chihiro that finally reveals the reason behind his infatuation with zombies, but before he has time to reflect on everything, Chihiro discovers that Rea has gone on a rampage in search of her "favorite food." Will Chihiro sacrifice himself to satiate Rea's voracious appetite for human flesh? less

A HEARTY MEAL In the wake of her hunger-fueled rampage, Rea has left a trail of destruction leading up to the auditorium of her school, and it seems as though the only way to stop her is to give her what all zombies truly desire-to devour the thing that they love... moreA HEARTY MEAL In the wake of her hunger-fueled rampage, Rea has left a trail of destruction leading up to the auditorium of her school, and it seems as though the only way to stop her is to give her what all zombies truly desire-to devour the thing that they love. Chihiro believes that he knows how to stop Rea and he is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to end her incessant desire to consume flesh, but with her memory of Chihiro seemingly gone since her time at ZoMA, will his plan really be enough to bring Rea back to her senses? Or will Rea succumb to her endless hunger, lost to the inevitable fate of all zombies-to become a "terminal eater?" This and more are revealed in the thrilling final volume of Sankarea! From the Trade Paperback edition. less