In the middle of a lively, illustrated cartoon street reminiscent of a Peanuts' neighborhood, a bizarre birthday parade unfolds. At the forefront, a cartoonish zombie chef, clearly inspired by a Tezuka character, shuffles with exaggerated, wobbly movements. His chef hat is askew, and his apron bears a bold, stylized "Katsu" insignia, reminiscent of Eisner's strong graphic elements. His eyes are wide and slightly skewed, in a style reminiscent of Gary Larson's quirky humor. In his outstretched arms, he carries a steaming platter of golden-brown katsu chicken, the aroma whimsically depicted as wavy lines floating upward, enticing and inviting even the cartoon crows above.

Behind him, a group of similarly goofy zombies, more like the Calvin and Hobbes sort of troublemakers, follow in a disorganized line, each holding a piece of katsu chicken on a fork, waving it like a flag. One zombie, with a Hergé-style expression of surprise, has his head turned backwards, trying to bite the katsu but missing entirely, adding a slapstick touch.

On the sidewalks, a crowd of cartoon humans and animals alike, drawn in a vibrant Disney-esque style, cheer and clap, clearly amused by the spectacle. A little boy, resembling a small Crumb character, is enthusiastically biting into a piece of katsu, his face blissfully smeared with sauce.

In the background, a whimsical storefront with a sign that reads "Zombie's Katsu Emporium" features a playful, colorful mural of a happy chicken wearing a samurai helmet, styled in a nod to manga aesthetics. Balloons float up into the sky, tied to the hands of spectators, creating a festive, bustling birthday atmosphere, reminiscent of the playful whimsy found in Little Nemo's adventures.

Generated with these themes: Zombies, and Katsu chicken.

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