The God of High School

The "God of High School" tournament has begun, seeking out the greatest fighter among Korean high school students! All martial arts styles, weapons, means, and methods of attaining victory are permitted. The prize? One wish for anything desired by the winner.

Taekwondo expert Jin Mo-Ri is invited to participate in the competition. There he befriends karate specialist Han Dae-Wi and swordswoman Yu Mi-Ra, who both have entered for their own personal reasons. Mo-Ri knows that no opponent will be the same and that the matches will be the most ruthless he has ever fought in his life. But instead of being worried, this prospect excites him beyond belief.

A secret lies beneath the facade of a transparent test of combat prowess the tournament claims to be—one that has Korean political candidate Park Mu-Jin watching every fight with expectant, hungry eyes. Mo-Ri, Dae-Wi, and Mi-Ra are about to discover what it really means to become the God of High School.

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Jin, Mo-Ri Main

Tachibana, Tatsumaru Japanese

Han, Dae-Wi Main

Kumagai, Kentarou Japanese

Yu, Mi-Ra Main

Ohashi, Ayaka Japanese

Commissioner Q Supporting

Hamada, Kenji Japanese

Park, Il-Pyo Supporting

Uchiyama, Kouki Japanese

Park, Mu-Jin Supporting

Namikawa, Daisuke Japanese

Commissioner R Supporting

Kobayashi, Chikahiro Japanese

Jegal, Taek Supporting

Tsuda, Kenjirou Japanese

Jin, Tae-Jin Supporting

Ootsuka, Houchuu Japanese

Commissioner O Supporting

Kaida, Yuki Japanese

Ootsuka, Manabu Producer

Simone, Jamie Producer

Kawagoe, Wataru Producer

Song, Sae-ho Producer

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Apr 7, 2025

Avengers007

Recommended

I watched this anime from March 24th to 26th, 2025, and honestly, it gave me this strange sense of déjà vu—like I had seen something just like it before. Sure, there are other similar anime out there, but this one struck a strangely familiar chord.

Right from the first few minutes of Season 1, you’re hooked and ready to binge the whole series. Three characters quickly form a friendship, and just like that—the adventure kicks off.

With MAPPA’s incredible animation and the backing of Crunchyroll and Webtoon, this show launches into a classic “Tournament of Strength” setup. It starts off as your typical high school martial arts ... competition in South Korea, with the enticing promise that the winner can have any wish granted—pretty cool, right?

But hold on...
Just when you think you’re in for some straightforward action, the plot takes a wild turn into supernatural territory—gods, demons, and celestial powers suddenly join the fray out of nowhere.

✅ Pros:
- Top-notch fight scenes – The animation during battles is absolutely 🔥!

- Unique art style – It really adds to the anime's chaotic energy.

- High-octane excitement – Keeps you engaged, especially in the first half.

❌ Cons:
- Rushed pacing – The story crams in too much too quickly.

- Shallow emotional depth – Character development feels a bit lacking.

- Confusing lore – If you haven’t read the webtoon, you might find yourself a bit lost.

I won’t spoil how the main character powers up or wins the fights, but let’s just say if you’re in it for some visual chaos, this anime definitely delivers.

It’s a one-time watch—a visual feast for action fans who love chaotic battles and explosive powers. It might not be the best anime out there, but it certainly entertains.
Final Rating: 7/10.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Apr 4, 2024

PretzelRolls

Mixed Feelings

The animation was absolutely amazing and the story seemed like it could have been interesting. and the characters were likeable, but it felt like they shoved 100 chapters into 12 episodes, which was horrible. While the characters and story seemed like they could have been interesting and/or likeable, there was no time for story or character development, and we barely got to see them with how short they made it. If you enjoy fight scenes you'll probably like parts of this show, but if you're in it for story, or even both, its just not good. Could have been at least an 8.5 if they ... didn't cram it like that, definitely deserved at least 24 episodes

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Jul 31, 2023

Teluman

Not Recommended

I was honestly here for the fight scenes and the animation. It was just a pleasure to watch but not much else to be honest.

Storyline is giving very cultish vibes and is just not really interesting and there doesn't seem to be much growth both in characters and fighting skills.

Any level up is just something they are born with and unlock and I really hate when people don't really earn what they have. If that is the case they should at least have to work hard to master it.

Show had nice animation and hype but no substance.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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