Prison School (2015)
Five boys. Thousands of girls. One chaotic anime comedy that pushes the boundaries of absurdity at Hachimitsu Private Academy.
Prison School - Series Information
- Original Title: 監獄学園
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2015
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- 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 11, 2015 (United States - TV-MA), July 11, 2015 (Canada - 18+), July 11, 2015 (United Kingdom - 18), July 11, 2015 (Germany - 16), July 11, 2015 (Australia - MA 15+), July 11, 2015 (Brazil - 18), July 11, 2015 (Mexico - C)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Production Companies: J.C.STAFF, EGG FIRM, GENCO, Jumondou, Zero-G
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Kangoku Gakuen (JP), 감옥학원 (KR), 监狱学园 (CN), Trường Học Ngục Tù (VN), Prison School (BR), Prison School (PT), Школа строгого режима (RU)
Prison School - Plot
There was a time when the Hachimitsu Private Academy was a revered and elite all-girls' boarding school on the outskirts of Tokyo but a recent policy revision is allowing boys into the student body. On his first day, Kiyoshi Fujino discovers that he's one of only five boys enrolled at the school. Completely overwhelmed by the thousands of girls on campus, the few boys find that their situation is less than ideal.
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Prison School - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Hiroshi Kamiya
- Daisuke Namikawa
- Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Katsuyuki Konishi
- Kenichi Suzumura
- Keiji Fujiwara
- Shizuka Itoh
- Sayaka Ohara
- Chinami Hashimoto
- Kana Hanazawa
Writers
- Michiko Yokote
- Akira Hiramoto
Prison School - FAQs
Where can you stream Prison School online?
Prison School is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel via subscription. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the most accessible platform for anime fans looking to watch the series.
Is Prison School based on a manga?
Yes, Prison School is based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Akira Hiramoto. The manga was serialized in Weekly Young Magazine from 2011 to 2017 and is classified as a seinen ecchi comedy, known for its outrageous humor and exaggerated situations.
Who are the main voice actors in Prison School?
The main voice cast includes Hiroshi Kamiya as Kiyoshi Fujino, Daisuke Namikawa as Joe Nezu, Kazuyuki Okitsu as Andre Andou, Katsuyuki Konishi as Gakuto Morokuzu, Kenichi Suzumura as Shingo Wakamoto, Kana Hanazawa as Hana Midorikawa, and Sayaka Ohara as Mari Kurihara.
What is Prison School rated and why?
Prison School carries a TV-MA content rating, reflecting its adult-oriented humor, explicit ecchi content, and crude comedy. The series features suggestive situations, fan service, and mature themes that make it unsuitable for younger audiences. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Does Prison School have a second season?
Prison School has only one season, consisting of 12 episodes, which aired in 2015. As of now, no second season has been produced or officially announced. The anime adaptation concluded without continuing the story, leaving fans to follow the rest of the narrative through the original manga.
When did Prison School first air?
Prison School first aired on July 11, 2015, broadcasting on Tokyo MX in Japan. The series ran for 12 episodes through the summer 2015 anime season. It was simulcast internationally, making it accessible to global audiences shortly after its Japanese premiere.
How was Prison School received by critics and fans?
Prison School was well-received by fans of ecchi and comedy anime, praised for its outrageous humor, expressive animation by J.C.STAFF, and committed voice performances. Critics noted its unapologetic absurdity as a strength. It holds a strong following within the seinen anime community despite its divisive content.
What genre is Prison School?
Prison School is an animated comedy series classified within the seinen and ecchi anime genres. It blends slapstick humor, absurd situational comedy, and exaggerated fan service. The show targets adult anime viewers and is rooted in the comedic chaos that unfolds when five boys enroll at a formerly all-girls school.
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