Last time on Zombie Land Saga!
The Mibu Wolves
Since our name and roles were all kinda vague, we decided to talk it over!
Saki-chan is now our leader and the name of the group is Franchouchou!
The name's a little zombie-ish, and cute to boot!
Our first act after deciding our name was, of all things, a guerrilla show!
It was the first time we've done anything idol-ish,
but it made it pretty clear that we've still got a long, long way to go!
Good grief!
We'll have to practice singing and dancing a whole bunch more!
You can do it, me! We can do it, Franchouchou!
Hey, good morning!
What's all this? You're looking kinda down!
Good morning!
Good morning...
All right, girls.
Looks like you're taking your lessons pretty seriously.
Have you gotten used to your group's name yet?
Franchoo-choo!
That's not it! It's Franchouchou!
Flourochlorochouchou!
Franchou—
Franchouchou! Yes, I know!
Ain't it cute?
Yes! Oh-so cute!
Okay, Franchouchou.
It was painfully clear what a bunch of brain-dead
zombie idols you are with that guerrilla show last month,
but you seem to have grown a bit since then.
This is where the real game begins.
Right, Saki?
Yeah, I guess.
You bet it is!
What about you, Lily?
I-I'll—
Great!
Now, given that, what's your next mo—
Answer, Sakura!
I... dunno?
Oh, maybe recording a CD of our song and selling it?
Oh, very nice! That's a pretty good idea.
Well, let's just call a recording studio and... Yeah, that's not gonna happen, dumbass!
How the hell's that gonna happen?!
Where's the money gonna come from?!
I haven't earned a single yen on you guys and your raggedy-ass performances so far,
and do you realize how much they've cost me?!
Even gas for the van isn't free, y'know, you stupid zombie!
That being the case, our budget has run dry.
What the hell do we do, then?!
Well, when there's no money, you earn more. Duh.
"Business"
Business...?
Are there even any businesses in Saga that would hire idols?
There are, in fact! Because I am awesome!
"Business"
It's a big Saga pharmaceutical company, Hisanaka Pharma!
If it goes well, this could end in a partnership!
Partnership?
Look, I don't get it, but when is this business stuff going down?
Right now.
The act they had booked for their company trip isn't going to make it.
Why are all your ideas last minute—
Because we don't get enough chances to let any slip by!
Idols have a limited shelf life nowadays.
And you zombies can be overworked without dying!
Which means we're doing this.
Just do like you've practiced and show off your stuff.
Incidentally, the location is going to be the Ureshino Hot Springs.
Hot springs?!
Hey, sounds good!
We've just been washing off in the yard, after all.
This could be a chance to wash off some of the decay from Franchouchou.
And they're being nice enough to put us up overnight.
We're staying the night?
Sounds like we can let it all hang out!
Except none of you are going into the hot springs!
Because you can't walk around outside of your room without your makeup!
Yeah, sucks to be you!
If you think you've got enough time to splish splash in a hot spring,
then use that time for practice!
Excuse me...
What's up?
What does this pharmaceutical company sell, anyway?
This is it.
Saganship Z
Saganship Z?
Episode 4 Warming Dead SAGA
Even if we're dead, we want to make our dreams come true...
No, even if we're dead, we will make them come true!
Is that despair? Or is it hope?
We'll overcome a harsh fate, and even if we don't have a pulse, we'll press on!
Because that is our saga!
You're in room 606.
You're on at 18:00.
Understood!
You better be practicing while I'm sightseeing,
since I went to the trouble of setting up a room to rehearse in.
Right!
Wait... Kotaro-san, what did you say you would be doing?
Sightseeing.
Gonna see me them sights!
Well, what're we gonna do?
What do you mean?
You're not seriously gonna go straight to practice, right?
But we need to rehearse!
Yeah, later!
Why does only shades there get to goof off? That's what I'm getting at!
We can't!
You wanna die?
We've been cooped up practicing non-stop!
And now we're here in Ureshino!
I wanna go for a walk, too!
See, shrimpy gets it!
I am not shrimpy! My name is Lily!
A little bit couldn't hurt.
I'd like to get a look at what a modern town is like.
We've got our makeup on, and we'll all be together.
And we'll be extra careful so no one finds out we're zombies!
Won't we, shrimpy?
My name is Lily.
I guess if everyone agrees...
Ai, Junko, you two cool with that?
I don't know if it's a good idea, but...
Ureshino Hot Springs Siebold Baths
Saga
Junko-chan, Junko-chan!
This fish sculpture is supposed to help with skin and health!
It says to spread water on it!
Let's do it.
Damn, they're getting into it...
Come on, more!
It's a real honor to hear from Hisanaka Pharmaceuticals.
The people from the inn actually told us about you.
I'm glad I was able to get a chance to meet you
thanks to my regular interactions with different lodgings
and the chamber of commerce.
Is running an idol group out of Saga a lot of trouble nowadays?
Well, I'd say there are times it feels like we're fighting the current of history.
But I like to think that if we're able to make our mark at all,
we'll leave a larger impact for it.
You might be right.
And through that, we'll revitalize Saga.
That's what's at the core of Franchouchou's operations.
Revitalize Saga...?
Yes.
That's why, even though we're in different fields,
your company being one of the biggest in Saga means we look up to you.
Well, we're actually trying to widen our potential customer base
to appeal more to younger people.
In that case, we'd love to help!
If we were to become partners, I'm sure we could meet your expectations.
I'm looking forward to tonight's performance.
That's good to hear.
I'm sure they're all practicing their hearts out as we speak...
Their... hearts... out...
Is something wrong?
I've never used a foot bath before.
It feels lovely.
Downright heavenly.
Feels kinda funny doing this.
What do you mean?
If we had never come back as zombies,
we never would've met like this.
We're all from different times.
Sure as hell don't feel dead, though.
Kinda cool.
I bet even if I had been in the same time,
I'd never have gone near anyone like Saki-chan!
Stuff it!
I honestly feel like I'm a child again.
I guess so!
The whole world must seem different.
How exactly did we become zombies, though?
I thought bodies were cremated in Japan.
And just who exactly is Tatsumi-san?
Why's everybody looking at me?!
Because you were awake first, remember?
Yeah, but I have no idea!
Look, don't sweat the small stuff.
And I doubt he'd ever give us a straight answer...
The only thing we can say for sure is that right now we're using this foot bath, together.
See, aren't you glad we came?
Yeah! But we have to practice—
I know!
Hey, Ai-chan...
Do you think we can make it as proper idols?
What do you think being a proper idol means, Sakura?
Well... singing and dancing...
And making people happy.
Making them excited.
Well, in that case, we need to practice and learn a lot more.
Do you think we can if we practice a whole bunch more?
I... I'm going to do everything I can.
I meant what I said after the guerrilla show!
And if I'm in, I'm all the way in.
I decided a very long time ago to dedicate myself to entertaining others.
I know how hard showbiz can be!
I...
I worked by myself when I was active.
To be honest, there are times when I'm not sure about being part of a group.
But... if the rest of you are serious about trying this,
then I need to do my best as well, don't I?
Junko-chan!
But I'm out the second I think this isn't happening, okay?
I'll make sure you don't ever think that!
Hell yeah!
Let's give them something to talk about at today's show!
Like, how though? What do you mean?
I dunno.
What can we do to please our guests tonight...?
Yugiri-san! Phrasing!
M-Maybe we should know more about their product first?
Oh, right! We've never used Saganship Z before.
All right, let's head back and try it out!
Yeah!
Zombie Land Saga
Slapping these things on is supposed to fix stiff shoulders and back pain?
That's the idea.
For real?! That's awesome!
There's a warning about putting them on other people.
Saganship Z
Says it counts as practicing medicine.
Who gives a crap?
We're zombies, not people.
I'm... not sure that's...
Hey—
Administering dermal patches to people who aren't zombies is considered practicing medicine. Please don't try this at home.
Wow! All my muscle fatigue is gone!
It's because you're a zombie! You must absorb stuff faster!
Look, look! I can move a whole bunch and it won't come off!
Give it a try, Ai.
I'm fine.
It's not like I feel tire—
Administering dermal patches to people who aren't zombies is considered practicing medicine. Please don't try this at home.
Can we use this in the performance somehow?
Maybe putting them on and then dancing really energetically?
Awaken now dreamer! Let your heart dance!
And it's okay...
Hisanaka Pharmaceuticals Banquet
...even if it's a bit crazy
Awaken now dreamer! You want that excitement!
The feeling...
...of wanting to do more
Gets bigger and bigger and bigger and bigger...
Everyone, I know you all work really hard at your jobs!
I hope we can help you all recover a little bit tonight!
Please have a relaxing night with Saganship Z and our singing!
I'm Number 1!
This is Number 2,
Number 3,
Number 4,
Number 5,
Number 6,
and Number 0!
We're Franchouchou!
And we're glad to be here!
Unlimited dreaming!
We're never giving up!
Awaken returner! You just have to rise up!
And your unstoppable wish will
grow, grow, grow, and never, ever, ever die!
Awaken returner! You just have to want it!
A miracle...
...that you're longing to feel
Awaken returner! Just hope for it!
A lovely...
...type of new thrill
Now give!
It!
To!
Me!
Call for it, call for it, the best and the highest,
and there's not a thing you can't get,
not a single one!
Let it reach all the way out, our passionate feelings!
With our tender souls!
Cut in!
Songs for the soul.
Saganship Z for the body.
Now that's relaxation.
I'm so glad they liked it.
Hold up, Sakura.
Don't take your makeup off yet.
Saki-chan?
I can't stand it anymore!
Let's hit that hot springs!
It'd be crazy to come all this way and not, y'know?
But if our makeup comes off, we won't be able to make it back...
Nobody's gonna be out this late. Y'know?
Kotaro-san's gonna get mad.
Listen to me, Sakura.
As long as nobody finds out, we're safe!
And if anyone does, we're out!
Which is why it won't happen!
I dunno where all your confidence comes from...
It's because I've gotten into and out of more trouble than you, girl.
But what about the others?
They'll all want to go in, too.
We've gotta make the hard decision here.
Less people, less suspicious!
Saki-chan, you're just trying to...
Junko-chan? What's up?
I was going to take off my makeup after you, Minamoto-san.
And then...
Oh, we're not going!
It's too risky.
I...
I'd like to go in the hot spring, too.
There you go.
It's settled.
The water here is supposed to be great for your skin!
Gonna make it nice and shiny!
Maybe it'll turn that egghead of yours shiny and soft-boiled!
Come on, move it!
We gotta get in and out, quick!
I feel revived...
It really does feel that way.
Even though we are zombies.
My skin's already looking smoother!
It's because we're zombies!
We must soak it up faster since we're zombies!
Amazing!
See what I told you?
Your egghead's all shiny now.
Actually, it kinda looks like a century egg now.
Something just touched me!
All right, who's the asshole with the guts to touch one of our girls?
Looks like some kinda sheet.
It's Saganship Z.
Man, talk about absorbent.
Junko-chan, did you forget to take the one on your back off?
I forgot! I'm sorry.
But, y'know... today went pretty good, right?
I think so, too!
But...
Well, the audience was happy, and that's a good thing.
But our performance still needs a lot of work.
Let's work hard. So next time, we can reach them with just our singing and dancing.
Yeah!
Feels like we've gone from being Marutchi to Tamatchi!
That's the lady from Hisanaka Pharmaceuticals...
What now?! What do we do?!
Go underwater!
We're zombies, so we can probably make it without breathing!
Hey, wai—
Who's there?
Sakura!
What was that?
H-Help me!
Is something the matter?
Huh? What... What's going on?
Explanations later! Room now!
Crap, crap, crap, crap, crap, crap!
Thank you so much for this opportunity.
And, if you decide it's a good idea,
I look forward to hearing from you about the partnership.
Oh...
I'm sorry.
She seems to have had quite a scare.
The shock's made her forget everything that happened yesterday.
Sorry?
"A severed head like a bowling ball..."
Next time, I'm shaving your heads.
That's when we went to the hot springs!
They wrote about us, huh?
Who the hell published that?!
Let's find them and lean on them, hard!
I'm sorry...
Next time I'll be more careful.
Come, now.
We all used the foot bath together.
I've never shared a moment like that with a group before.
It was a good bit of fun.
Yeah! And I think the better we get along, the better our performances will be!
Yugiri-san... Lily-chan...
And it's not like we have to worry about getting tired.
Sis is right!
We'll make up for this next time.
Yeah!
Hell yeah! Let's bust our asses and earn us a budget!
Yeah!
You know the money's just a means to an end, right?
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Tatsumi Academy Franchouchou High
This is Yugiri speaking.
We've all got a common goal we're working towards.
It's quite beautiful.
Next time on Zombie Land Saga Episode 5: The Nice Bird SAGA in Your Heart.
Episode 5: The Nice Bird SAGA in Your Heart
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