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Sankarea / さんかれあ #4
Sankarea 4: Undying Love
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?!
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?!
176 pages, Paperback
First published August 2, 2011
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August 15, 2025
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August 26, 2023
Zombie Hickey Action
I am pretty sure that anyone that has read up to this point or even glanced at this cover can imagine this is a horror series that also contains themes of a sexual nature though no actual sex happens in it so far. Amongst possible fetishes include Necrophilia (zombie affection), Foot fetishes (referenced while focusing on feet), slight bondage (bound to prevent zombie actions and grandpa wears a collar), and Vorarephilia (zombie hunger.) There is also some limited nudity without exposing too much but still some readers may wish to avoid this series.
Rea, the zombie girl, has had a rough life even though she lived in a world where she could have almost anything she could hope for. However the trade off is her father is a pervert obsessed with her, a mother who couldn't care about her, and a life where expectancy has removed her from what many would consider simple pleasures as she is kept in her ivory tower of society. This volume explains why her family are kind of messed up though there is no excuse in the end for either parents' actions as we continue to see Rea doing her best to live life how she always wanted before she might lose herself in the next stages of her undead existence. With zombie loving Chihiro always there to support her (as well as his zombie cat Bub) she has to be extra careful when she discovers the hunger inside her is beginning to rise.
I am pretty sure that anyone that has read up to this point or even glanced at this cover can imagine this is a horror series that also contains themes of a sexual nature though no actual sex happens in it so far. Amongst possible fetishes include Necrophilia (zombie affection), Foot fetishes (referenced while focusing on feet), slight bondage (bound to prevent zombie actions and grandpa wears a collar), and Vorarephilia (zombie hunger.) There is also some limited nudity without exposing too much but still some readers may wish to avoid this series.
Rea, the zombie girl, has had a rough life even though she lived in a world where she could have almost anything she could hope for. However the trade off is her father is a pervert obsessed with her, a mother who couldn't care about her, and a life where expectancy has removed her from what many would consider simple pleasures as she is kept in her ivory tower of society. This volume explains why her family are kind of messed up though there is no excuse in the end for either parents' actions as we continue to see Rea doing her best to live life how she always wanted before she might lose herself in the next stages of her undead existence. With zombie loving Chihiro always there to support her (as well as his zombie cat Bub) she has to be extra careful when she discovers the hunger inside her is beginning to rise.
February 26, 2020
Rating: 3.5 stars (overall)
Summary (for the whole manga):
Furuya Chihiro is a die-hard fan of zombies. He has a whole collection of zombie movie DVDs, zombie dolls/figurines, and other zombie-related stuff. With his grandfather's old book, he secretly tries to craft a resurrection drug that is said to be able to bring back the dead in the form of a zombie. Chihiro's beloved cat, Babu, has recently died; and therefore he wants to test the drug on Babu. In the event of his experiment that was done in an abandoned building, Sanka Rea, an heiress of the Sanka family, unexpectedly comes to the well near the building to vent out her frustration towards her father. Both of them surprisingly got along with each other afterwards, and Rea shows interest in Chihiro's zombie experiment. Rea secretly steals some of the resurrection drug from Chihiro and drinks the drug with the hopes of ending her life. However, nothing happens after she consumed the drug. The next night, Rea falls over a cliff when she was with her father. Surprisingly, Rea did not exactly die, due to the drug that she consumed. Rea becomes a zombie and is free from her father's grasp. She decides to live with Chihiro's family. Chihiro then does his best to keep Rea from rotting away and to learn the real truth about zombies and the resurrection drug.
Summary (for the whole manga):
Furuya Chihiro is a die-hard fan of zombies. He has a whole collection of zombie movie DVDs, zombie dolls/figurines, and other zombie-related stuff. With his grandfather's old book, he secretly tries to craft a resurrection drug that is said to be able to bring back the dead in the form of a zombie. Chihiro's beloved cat, Babu, has recently died; and therefore he wants to test the drug on Babu. In the event of his experiment that was done in an abandoned building, Sanka Rea, an heiress of the Sanka family, unexpectedly comes to the well near the building to vent out her frustration towards her father. Both of them surprisingly got along with each other afterwards, and Rea shows interest in Chihiro's zombie experiment. Rea secretly steals some of the resurrection drug from Chihiro and drinks the drug with the hopes of ending her life. However, nothing happens after she consumed the drug. The next night, Rea falls over a cliff when she was with her father. Surprisingly, Rea did not exactly die, due to the drug that she consumed. Rea becomes a zombie and is free from her father's grasp. She decides to live with Chihiro's family. Chihiro then does his best to keep Rea from rotting away and to learn the real truth about zombies and the resurrection drug.
February 16, 2018
In the fifth volume of Undying Love, we learn that Rea, like past zombie subjects, will slowly succumb to her true nature. Becoming ever more dangerous to those she loves. Chihiro.
As she realizes she is in love with him, she learns that her love will turn on him. After an initial taste of Chihiro, she runs away fearing she could do more harm. He eventually finds her, tickled by the idea of his "girlfriend" eating him.
This "sweet" moment is ruined as Rea tries to eat him once more with more resolve. Chihiro manages to wake her from the state but for how long....
As she realizes she is in love with him, she learns that her love will turn on him. After an initial taste of Chihiro, she runs away fearing she could do more harm. He eventually finds her, tickled by the idea of his "girlfriend" eating him.
This "sweet" moment is ruined as Rea tries to eat him once more with more resolve. Chihiro manages to wake her from the state but for how long....
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December 19, 2022An excellent turning point in the Sankarea series. Rea begins to fall victim to her undead tendencies in this installment, leading to some "perilous" situations for Chihiro. The cover definitely does a great job foreshadowing the climax of the novel. Read to find out what Chihiro will do next...
June 21, 2018
Pretty descent zombie manga👌😁🧟♀️🧟♂️💕
June 5, 2021
I think it’s good to have friends like Ranko and Chihiro.
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September 23, 2021
Sankarea #4
Turns out the mother was a maid!?
What can a zombie girl do when she gets a craving to eat her boyfriend?
She chains herself!
Turns out the mother was a maid!?
What can a zombie girl do when she gets a craving to eat her boyfriend?
She chains herself!
May 9, 2022
Perfect blend of romance and undead horror. Great series so far!
March 26, 2024
THE ENDING?! And honestly the lore behind Rea’s mom makes a lot of sense and it’s weirdly better while also still making the dad the creep he fucking is.
August 11, 2014
It has now been two weeks since Rea died and was reanimated but already she has entered her turbid period. The turbid period is the process in which what humanity the zombie has left is slowly fading and instead is being taken over by instincts.
As Rea's condition worsens to the point where she nearly kills Furuya in an instant, she chains herself and hides, so that she won't eat Furuya... The injury that Furuya sustained puts him in bed and he sleeps for two whole days without waking once, but as soon as he does he goes searching for Rea, despite still having not fully recovered. But as Rea's likes Furuya more, her humanity slips even more... Will Furuya's loyalty and compassion be the very end of him...?
This is getting really freaking sad.
Although there are still some parts that take place during the anime (such as when Aria reveals that she is not Rea's biological mother, and how she came to be Danichiro's second wife) this volume would be the best to start off with if you don't want to read previous volumes. Although, then again, maybe that would be volume three, since nobody would know where the heck Darin came from... Nonetheless, the story correlates better here. Aah, I don't know. The anime and manga are so alike, and yet so different. It's starting to get exciting though. And Mitsuru Hattori-sensei keeps dropping hints that makes it seem as if Furuya and Mero's mother became a zombie when they were both still very young. Perhaps she became ill after giving birth to Mero, and eventually died after a few more years? And why does Furuya have so little recollection of his mother? One thing I need to add... Aria needs to put her tits away. Nobody wants 'em. Oh, and before I forget to mention... Furuya was actually really cool in this volume! Like, really! If he was real, I'd totally develop a crush on him after this! This did make me like him more. ;3 That silly kitty cat boy! And Babu (er, Bub, I guess) and Rea are also pretty cute in this one. But the last half really scares me! I LIKE IT!
As Rea's condition worsens to the point where she nearly kills Furuya in an instant, she chains herself and hides, so that she won't eat Furuya... The injury that Furuya sustained puts him in bed and he sleeps for two whole days without waking once, but as soon as he does he goes searching for Rea, despite still having not fully recovered. But as Rea's likes Furuya more, her humanity slips even more... Will Furuya's loyalty and compassion be the very end of him...?
This is getting really freaking sad.
Although there are still some parts that take place during the anime (such as when Aria reveals that she is not Rea's biological mother, and how she came to be Danichiro's second wife) this volume would be the best to start off with if you don't want to read previous volumes. Although, then again, maybe that would be volume three, since nobody would know where the heck Darin came from... Nonetheless, the story correlates better here. Aah, I don't know. The anime and manga are so alike, and yet so different. It's starting to get exciting though. And Mitsuru Hattori-sensei keeps dropping hints that makes it seem as if Furuya and Mero's mother became a zombie when they were both still very young. Perhaps she became ill after giving birth to Mero, and eventually died after a few more years? And why does Furuya have so little recollection of his mother? One thing I need to add... Aria needs to put her tits away. Nobody wants 'em. Oh, and before I forget to mention... Furuya was actually really cool in this volume! Like, really! If he was real, I'd totally develop a crush on him after this! This did make me like him more. ;3 That silly kitty cat boy! And Babu (er, Bub, I guess) and Rea are also pretty cute in this one. But the last half really scares me! I LIKE IT!
September 16, 2014
~3.5-4/5
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The word that jumps out at me when I try to describe this series is intriguing. I don’t feel like that gives enough detail, that it’s too vague, but it’s true. I just don’t even know what to expect from this series at this point, I’m not completely caught yet, but I’m really enjoying seeing where it’s going.
I’m finding it increasingly apparent that I like Rea, and that she might actually be my favorite character. I’m surprised by her. She’s shy, but she’s earnest, sincere, and she doesn’t want to hurt anyone. She doesn’t want to fight—she just wants to be normal. And she wants friends, and a life, and to experience things. I understand her. And I want to be there throughout her journey.
Which is why her transformation is so surprising, and intense. She doesn’t want this, but she also legitimately wants to eat Chihiro, and thinks he looks delicious. And the poor guy just isn’t helping.
I really feel for her, too. And I really love the turn this is taking. It just wasn’t what I was expecting—and I still don’t know where it’s going. And now there are hints about Chihiro’s mother, and that has me really interested.
Aside from all of that, I still enjoy Chihiro’s little sister, Mero. I’m still not really liking their cousin. She just doesn’t seem important, and I don’t care for her flirting with Chihiro. Also, I’m starting to get annoyed with Chihiro, or at least with his hair. I’m not sure why, but his personality, and his cat-eared hair is just bothering me. Hopefully that’ll wear off soon.
I’m really enjoying the development of the zombie stuff, and Rea’s character. I’m really looking forward to seeing where it goes in the next volume.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
The word that jumps out at me when I try to describe this series is intriguing. I don’t feel like that gives enough detail, that it’s too vague, but it’s true. I just don’t even know what to expect from this series at this point, I’m not completely caught yet, but I’m really enjoying seeing where it’s going.
I’m finding it increasingly apparent that I like Rea, and that she might actually be my favorite character. I’m surprised by her. She’s shy, but she’s earnest, sincere, and she doesn’t want to hurt anyone. She doesn’t want to fight—she just wants to be normal. And she wants friends, and a life, and to experience things. I understand her. And I want to be there throughout her journey.
Which is why her transformation is so surprising, and intense. She doesn’t want this, but she also legitimately wants to eat Chihiro, and thinks he looks delicious. And the poor guy just isn’t helping.
I really feel for her, too. And I really love the turn this is taking. It just wasn’t what I was expecting—and I still don’t know where it’s going. And now there are hints about Chihiro’s mother, and that has me really interested.
Aside from all of that, I still enjoy Chihiro’s little sister, Mero. I’m still not really liking their cousin. She just doesn’t seem important, and I don’t care for her flirting with Chihiro. Also, I’m starting to get annoyed with Chihiro, or at least with his hair. I’m not sure why, but his personality, and his cat-eared hair is just bothering me. Hopefully that’ll wear off soon.
I’m really enjoying the development of the zombie stuff, and Rea’s character. I’m really looking forward to seeing where it goes in the next volume.
December 28, 2022
🌸18th April 2021🌸
Rae is going down the inevitable path that pervious zombie have shown, and is finding it hard to retain her rational thinking. The premise of this manga is interesting and I’m curious to see if this love story between a human and a zombie will end (surely it can’t end well but who knows what solution they may come up with). Although I’d did enjoy reading this volume and it did reveal some unexpected truths, I did find myself feeling like pace was a bit too slow. The last volume dealt with the same issues as this one with still no solution or explanation. It feels like the plot has barely moved on. A good read all round with a mixture of lighthearted comedy, romance, ecchi, and horror but, just not enough plot progression for my liking.
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Rae is going down the inevitable path that pervious zombie have shown, and is finding it hard to retain her rational thinking. The premise of this manga is interesting and I’m curious to see if this love story between a human and a zombie will end (surely it can’t end well but who knows what solution they may come up with). Although I’d did enjoy reading this volume and it did reveal some unexpected truths, I did find myself feeling like pace was a bit too slow. The last volume dealt with the same issues as this one with still no solution or explanation. It feels like the plot has barely moved on. A good read all round with a mixture of lighthearted comedy, romance, ecchi, and horror but, just not enough plot progression for my liking.
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
February 24, 2016
Sì, dai... tutto sommato mi piace. È una lettura un po' diversa rispetto a quello che leggo di solito come manga. Anche vero che ho un debole per i racconti di zombie.
Questo dà una visione un po' particolare del folklore zombiesco. C'è il veleno delle ortensie che aiuta, ma poi è difficile mantenere la condizione iniziale e bisogna trovare un modo per preservare la povera Rea, che sarà costretta - a breve - a mangiare chi ama. Però, sembra che il gatto non abbia dovuto subire la stessa cosa...
Va beh, vediamo come procede.
Questo dà una visione un po' particolare del folklore zombiesco. C'è il veleno delle ortensie che aiuta, ma poi è difficile mantenere la condizione iniziale e bisogna trovare un modo per preservare la povera Rea, che sarà costretta - a breve - a mangiare chi ama. Però, sembra che il gatto non abbia dovuto subire la stessa cosa...
Va beh, vediamo come procede.
July 20, 2015
I normally dislike zombies, but this was actually pretty good. The main zombie character is cute^2 and the cat boy is just too funny. Overall, there are a few odd bits I simply don't get (scenes which likely make sense to Japanese and not Americans) but I would definetly recommend it!
July 3, 2016
In this volume Rea attends her first festival with Furuya and his friends. Rea is enjoying feeling like a normal girl until her zombie instincts kick in and she almost destroys Furuya>
This story contines to have cute romance with creepy undertones.
This story contines to have cute romance with creepy undertones.
February 5, 2025
Os capítulos do festival são muito bons!
É muito legal ver os momentos em que a Rea começa a entrar no ‘período confuso’. Essas cenas são desenhadas como um mangá de terror e eu amo o estilo.
Também foi bem legal ver o flashback sobre os pais da Rea.
É muito legal ver os momentos em que a Rea começa a entrar no ‘período confuso’. Essas cenas são desenhadas como um mangá de terror e eu amo o estilo.
Também foi bem legal ver o flashback sobre os pais da Rea.
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August 5, 2013
A dark romantic manga. Includes zombies and a good art style. There is a good plot and the concept is also very good.
January 9, 2014
Is there anything more romantic than a love that's not bound by such pesky practical concerns as "rigor mortis" and "cannibalism"?
May 6, 2016
Rea is trying hard to become a normal girl and is trying to date Chihiro, why doesn't she just say him that she love him? I mean is obvius that he love her.
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