Bucket List of the Dead anime's Ryan Gosling reference sends the internet into a frenzy

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead episode 3, one of the most anticipated installments of the series, took an unexpected turn by incorporating a clever nod to the renowned Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling that has set the internet abuzz. As fans discovered the subtle, unanticipated homage, social media platforms erupted with excitement and intrigue.

The production house has not officially confirmed if the character shown was Ryan Gosling. Additionally, the actor has yet to react to the reference. However, fans are pretty convinced that the allusion is undoubtedly to Ryan Gosling, primarily because of the strikingly identical facial attributes.

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead: Ryan Gosling becomes a bearded idol for Akira

Following the introduction of a non-canonical character named Shou, the Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead episode returned to focus on Akira, who sported a slightly grown beard. As Akira’s character is typically portrayed as clean-shaven, it was a notable change for fans to see him with a beard.

As growing a cool beard was one of Akira’s primary and by far the easiest-looking goals in his 100 Things I Want to Do Before I Become a Zombie list, he wanted to give his best. However, unfortunately, it turned out that his beard wasn’t as cool as he had hoped.

After stumbling upon a daily magazine, Akira attempted to mimic a look by drawing on his face with a sharpie while looking at what seemed to be a picture of Ryan Gosling. Besides the anime fans, readers of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead were taken aback, as the event featuring Ryan Gosling never occurred in Haro Aso's original manga.

Thus everyone has reached the conclusion that it is indeed an anime-original scene from Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead by BUG FILMS. The production house’s reputation has soared due to its immersive and intricate manga adaptation, sparking enthusiastic discussions among anime and manga enthusiasts alike.

Fans on Twitter were astonished by the studio’s foresight, believing that the event added to the hype of the release of Barbie, where Gosling is playing Ken, one of the most pivotal characters in the film. Furthermore, one of the fans speculated about how someone purposefully added the Gosling moment, driving others into a perplexing and intriguing state of mind.

The Twitter post garnered significant attention, sparking a flurry of speculations and discussions online. It can be presumed that the reference could be a promotional stunt cleverly tied to Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated Barbie, which has been creating immense hype and breaking box office records in Japan.

Memes, discussions, and fan theories flooded the internet as viewers praised the BUG FILMS team for their ingenuity in blending pop culture references with the zombie-filled storyline. As curiosity spreads like wildfire, it is debatable whether it was a subtle nod to Gosling’s role as Ken or a clever marketing tactic.

The unexpected crossover of the worlds has further deepened the fandom’s affection for Zom100: Bucket List of the Dead, proving once again the power of anime to captivate and surprise audiences worldwide.

In a similar vein, the mystery surrounding the reference has left the audience eagerly anticipating further surprises from BUG FILMS’ impressive adaptation of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead.

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