High School of the Dead (2010)
A pulse-pounding zombie survival anime that plunges high school students into a brutal apocalypse with nowhere to run.
High School of the Dead - Series Information
- Original Title: 学園黙示録 HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2010
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 5, 2010 (United States - NR), July 5, 2010 (United Kingdom - 15), July 5, 2010 (Germany - 18), July 5, 2010 (France - 18), July 5, 2010 (Australia - MA 15+), July 5, 2010 (Brazil - 16), July 5, 2010 (Mexico - B), July 5, 2010 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: AT-X
- Alternative Titles: 学园黙示録 (CN), Gakuen Mokushiroku: Highschool of the Dead (JP), Highschool of the Dead (FR), HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD (MX), High School of the Dead: Apocalipsis en el instituto (ES), HOTD (US), Highschool of the Dead (PT), Gyvųjų Numirėlių Mokykla (UA)
- Production Companies: Madhouse, AT-X, Showgate, Geneon Universal Entertainment
- Production Countries: Japan
High School of the Dead - Plot
A small group of students at Fujimi High are fighting for their lives after surviving a zombie outbreak. It is up to Takashi to unite the survivors and escape the horrors that surround them. In this new world of the living dead...will they escape?
High School of the Dead - Trailer
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They're gonna graduate with horrors.
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High School of the Dead - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Junichi Suwabe
- Marina Inoue
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Eri Kitamura
- Nobuyuki Hiyama
- Yukari Fukui
- Ayana Taketatsu
- Jouji Nakata
- Yoshiko Sakakibara
- Kisho Taniyama
Writers
- Yosuke Kuroda
- Tatsuya Takahashi
Executive Producers
- Hiroyuki Omori
High School of the Dead - FAQs
Where can you stream High School of the Dead?
High School of the Dead is available to stream on Hulu and HiDive (including the HiDive Amazon Channel). It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability may vary by region, so checking JustWatch is recommended for up-to-date options.
Is High School of the Dead based on a manga?
Yes, High School of the Dead is directly adapted from the manga series of the same name, written by Daisuke Sato and illustrated by Shouji Sato. The manga was serialized in Monthly Dragon Age from 2006 and remains one of the most recognized zombie manga titles in Japan.
Who are the main voice actors in High School of the Dead?
The principal Japanese voice cast includes Junichi Suwabe as Takashi Komuro, Marina Inoue as Rei Miyamoto, Miyuki Sawashiro as Saeko Busujima, Eri Kitamura as Saya Takagi, Nobuyuki Hiyama as Kohta Hirano, and Yukari Fukui as Shizuka Marikawa, among others.
Will there be a Season 2 of High School of the Dead?
A second season has never been officially confirmed. The series ended after one season in 2010, and the source manga was left unfinished following the death of writer Daisuke Sato in 2017. As of now, the series status remains Ended with no announced continuation.
What is the content rating for High School of the Dead?
High School of the Dead is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains graphic violence, gore, strong language, and explicit fan-service content, making it unsuitable for viewers under 17 without parental guidance.
How many episodes does High School of the Dead have?
High School of the Dead consists of 12 main episodes across its single season, which aired in 2010. There is also one OVA special episode, sometimes listed as Season 0, bringing the total episode count to 13 when including supplementary content.
What genre is High School of the Dead?
High School of the Dead blends Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, and elements of Sci-Fi and Fantasy. It is specifically categorized within anime as an ecchi shounen series with strong horror and zombie-survival themes, appealing to fans of post-apocalyptic and action-driven storytelling.
How was High School of the Dead received by critics?
The series received a mixed-to-positive reception. Critics and audiences praised its high-energy action sequences and fluid animation by Madhouse, while noting its heavy reliance on fan-service as divisive. It holds a strong cult following and remains a landmark title in zombie anime.
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