Zombie Loan (TV and DVD)
It's macabre and gory action in the new anime Zombie Loan, as two undead boy band member lookalikes drag Kita Michiru into the world of the occult.
The original manga was created by Peach-Pit, the name used by female artist duo Sendo Banri and Ebara Shibuko. Their previous works include Dear S and Rozen Maiden.
Anime production is by XEBEC whose previous works include D.N Angel, Love Hina, Martian Successor Nadesico and Shaman King.
Michiru is gifted (or cursed) with the eyes of a Shinigami (Death god), which means she can see a dark ring around a person's neck when their death is imminent. The darker the ring, the closer they are to death; when it's black, they die.
Michiru hates her ability, as she was unable to save her parents when she saw rings around their necks. Wearing a special pair of big glasses prevents her from seeing the rings, and she ambles through life bullied by her peers and relatives.