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Undead Unluck

Undead Unluck is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshifumi Tozuka.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Undead Unluck is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshifumi Tozuka. It follows Fuuko Izumo, a girl whose touch brings misfortune, and Andy, an undead man who wants to die, as they become involved with supernatural organizations and other people with special abilities.

Premise

The story begins with Fuuko Izumo, who is burdened by a power that causes misfortune to anyone she touches. She meets Andy, an undead man who cannot be killed and is looking for a way to die, and the two form an uneasy partnership.

Publication

Undead Unluck was created by Yoshifumi Tozuka and serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump. Multiple sources state that the manga ran from January 2020 to January 2025 and was compiled into 27 volumes.

Story elements

The series combines action, supernatural abilities, and dark comedy. Its plot involves missions, rival groups, and a wider conflict among people with unusual powers.

Anime adaptation

The manga was adapted into an anime by TMS Entertainment, with the studio describing it as a story about an unlucky girl and an undead man.

Key facts

  • The manga was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from January 2020 to January 2025.
  • It was written and illustrated by Yoshifumi Tozuka.
  • The story centers on Fuuko Izumo, whose touch causes severe bad luck, and Andy, an immortal man who wants to die.
  • The pair are drawn into conflicts involving other superpowered individuals and an organization that seeks to control them.
  • The series was collected into 27 tankōbon volumes by 2025.
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Canadian context

The manga is available to international readers and has an anime adaptation, making it relevant to Canadian manga and anime audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Undead Unluck?
Undead Unluck is a Japanese shōnen manga series by Yoshifumi Tozuka about a girl whose touch brings bad luck and an undead man who wants to die.
Who created Undead Unluck?
It was created by Yoshifumi Tozuka, who wrote and illustrated the manga.
When was the manga published?
It was serialized from January 2020 to January 2025.
How many volumes does it have?
The series was compiled into 27 tankōbon volumes.
What genre is it?
It is generally described as an action and supernatural manga, with dark comedy elements.

References

  1. Lista de Manga — https://www.listadomanga.es/coleccion.php?id=3853
    Supports: Plot premise and publication details.
  2. Wikipedia (Indonesian) — https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undead_Unluck
    Supports: Author, serialization dates, and volume count.
  3. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=23467
    Supports: Author, alternative title, and plot summary.
  4. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/manga/123956/Undead_Unluck
    Supports: Publication dates, volume count, genres, demographic, and synopsis.
  5. TMS Entertainment — https://tmsanime.com/undead-unluck
    Supports: Anime-adaptation context and creator information.
  6. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undead_Unluck
    Supports: Serialization dates and volume count.