Undead Unluck

Synopsis

What happens when an unlucky girl meets an undead guy? Pure chaos! All Fuuko wants is a passionate romance like the one in her favorite shojo manga. Unfortunately, her Unluck ability makes that impossible. But just as Fuuko hits rock bottom, Andy sweeps her off her feet—literally! Now she’s become Andy’s unwilling test subject as he works to find a way to trigger a stroke of Unluck big enough to kill him for good. However, when the pair discovers a secret organization is hunting them, it puts Andy’s burial plans on hold. (Source: VIZ Media) Notes: - Winner of the 6th Next Manga Award in the Print Manga Category in 2020. - Includes five extra chapters.

About

Undead Unluck is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2020, spanning 244 chapters, collected across 27 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2025).

Why readers enjoy Undead Unluck

Undead Unluck appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Comedy, Sci-Fi, Supernatural elements. This combination of Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Undead Unluck is written by Yoshifumi Tozuka, with art by Yoshifumi Tozuka, Eric Montesinos.

Reception

Undead Unluck holds an average score of 7.7 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 1,496 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Undead Unluck include: Super Power, Shounen, Female Protagonist, Primarily Adult Cast, Urban Fantasy, Heterosexual, Kaiju, Male Protagonist. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.