High School of the Dead
Zombie apocalypse disrupts students' high school life
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About High School of the Dead
Released: 2010
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVMA
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Cast
Junichi Suwabe, Eri Kitamura, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Hitomi Harada, Miyuki Sawashiro
About High School of the Dead
"High School of the Dead" is a Japanese TV series based on the manga series of the same name. Released in 2010, the anime is known for its intense storytelling that includes a mix of horror, drama, and action. The plot revolves around a group of high school students caught in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These students, along with the school nurse, navigate their way through several challenges to survive the ongoing catastrophe.
Making / Production
The series was produced by Madhouse and directed by Tetsurō Araki. The script was written by Yousuke Kuroda, who worked closely with the creators of the original manga, Daisuke and Shoji Sato. Later in 2011, a 12-minute original video animation (OVA) called "Drifters of the Dead" was also released which was a follow-up on the original series.
Actors
- Junichi Suwabe - Played the role of Takashi Komuro, the protagonist, adding depth to the character with a passionate voice over.
- Marina Inoue - Voiced Rei Miyamoto, presenting a strong character portrayal of a responsible and brave girl.
- Eri Kitamura - Lending her voice to Say Takagi, Eri managed to bring out the intelligent and hard-nosed character perfectly.
- Nobuyuki Hiyama - As the voice of Kohta Hirano, Nobuyuki brings the gun-obsessed otaku to life.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series was put on hiatus in 2011 without any final resolution, which leads fans to look forward to a second season.
- High school of the Dead is known for its fan service, including many risqué and suggestive scenes.
- The Drifters of the Dead OVA takes on a more humorous tone than the original series, which is more dark and serious.
Awards
As of now, "High School of the Dead" has not received any awards or accolades.
Quotes
- "We need to fight as if we're already dead!" - Takashi Komuro
- "This isn't a horror movie!" - Rei Miyamoto
- "I don't want to die yet!" - Saya Takagi
Music, Soundtrack
- Opening theme: "Highschool of the Dead" by Kishida Kyodan & The Akeboshi Rockets
- Closing theme: "Kimi to Taiyou ga Shinda Hi" by Maon Kurosaki
- Music was composed by Takafumi Wada, enhancing the series' thrilling atmosphere.
About High School of the Dead
High School of the Dead is an anime series about students surviving a zombie apocalypse with courage, intelligence, and teamwork.
