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Feb 19, 2020 2:22 PM

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I really hope Shido actually died in that bus.

But we'll never know

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Mar 17, 2020 11:35 PM

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Pretty good show overall. I liked the nod to Dawn of the Dead at the end.
May 13, 2020 9:43 AM
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Pretty entertaining first half but it sort of faded out from there, in my opinion.

Cinematography, excluding for ecchi purposes of course, was the highlight for me this show, to be honest. Intriguing camera angles and zoom-outs among more, in particular. Action choreography was pretty darn fine too and the Animation, as a whole, really good. Character Designs was a bit ridiculous though but I reckon that was about it.

Some of the Soundtracks, ED themes and the Op really shone through too, in my opinion. No major complaints on the VA side either so this is another department well done.

Story-line was fairly meh, to keep it short. Obviously, there's the factor of the story being only half-complete but the circumstances are understandable. One of the lows for me was undoubtedly the character of Shidou-sensei though, he literally got re-introduced for a couple of minutes and then ditched right away so it kind of begs the question "what was the bloody point in the first place then?" Technically, he's responsible for the zombie raid in the end there but that's more to do with unintentional means. USA bits were honestly hilarious and I just couldn't take that seriously. And the missiles, was that really needed?

As for the main cast of characters, Busujima-senpai and Hirano easily shined the brightest. Komuro wasn't half-bad a MC (and Suwabe Junichi is always a plus) either but the whole relationship between Miyamoto, Higashi and him left a bit more to be desired. Alice was a nice addition too I suppose and the Sensei's involvement doubtful as always xD. Tending to Miyamoto because of the infamous boob scene, driving and using her friend's place are the only things she brought to the team that really come to mind but I suppose that was the whole charm behind her in the first place. Character interactions, overall, was a nice treat to watch.

As such, all in all, I'll settle with a slightly harsh but solid 5/10 score. Definitely was on a strong 6/10 and possibly 7/10 at around Episode 4-5 or so (rounded off, that is) but then the final arc sort of brought it down. I knew that Ecchi was going to be a forefront when it comes to this show but I couldn't help but be a little bothered by it even then, especially in the mid-episodes where it was stacked along with the action scenes with some awkward cuts here and there.

Edit: Going to settle with a very generous 6/10 (5.50/10) after all. Might bring it down to a 5 in the near future but I feel like a 6 is more true to my experience. It happens to be my policy to rate an entry higher when I’m struggling to decide between two scores (5 & 6, in this case) so here’s another instance of that, I suppose.
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May 29, 2020 11:09 AM
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I'm after 10 years saying that Highschool of the dead is unfinished. It was a great manga and the anime was truly awesome. Well Rip Daisuke. Maybe someone should carry out his leagacy of hotd and end it for fans overseas.
Jul 7, 2020 10:20 AM
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Finished re-watching this series after not seeing it in years. Still a really fun show and I'm still annoyed that it never got a second season.
Oct 1, 2020 3:40 AM

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So this series clearly was supposed to have a second and never got it, great.

I have to say, the first half of the series was great, I really enjoyed it. But from episode like 8 onward, it lost me. I think the worst part is the fact that I will never know what caused the zombie apocalypse.

Overall, I give it a 6/10, enjoyed it, but was not anything insane.
Have a great day!

Nov 7, 2020 5:59 PM

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Nice episode. I've spent today watching this anime, and I can say that it's a catching one. Too much ecchi through the story, but I'm gonna let this pass. A 7/10 for me.

Feb 9, 2021 11:11 PM

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I went in with 0 expectations and I enjoyed this mindless entertaining anime. The boob physics were too funny. I mean the portrayal of what happens to humanity in times of pandemic are pretty damn close to what could actually happen if there was such a thing as zombie attack irl. I’d give it a 8/10 cus I enjoyed it.
 
Mar 9, 2021 6:10 AM
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If you want a better story then I would say you're better off watching School-Live, but if you want something melodramatic at times and kind of like the Walking Dead except with anime tiddies then you'll probably like this. 6 or 7/10
Mar 25, 2021 2:22 PM
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I wasn't expecting a happily ever after, this is why I prefer anime over disney movies there is no happy ever after in a lot of anime and this anime didn't hold back on the fanservice but I was surprised to see even this anime had censored the breasts and not even ranma 1/2 censored breasts. So that's my only complaint, they animated gore and the other fanservice but then censored a nipple surely that drops the score down for me by like 1 point but not by much
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Apr 21, 2021 7:44 PM

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Great anime, kinda unfair that Japan (or only some area of it) got hit with EMP and why in the first place US would target it at its allies?
Too bad that Satou Daisuke didn't live to see pandemic in real world and give us more of this story, but he left us some great work. I wonder if there is much more in manga? They are in Taiwan at the end? Taiei as Taipei? So many things I would love to see how it plays out..
I enjoyed it more than Walking Dead.
(づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ ちゅっ ちゅっ キス (´。✪ω✪。`)

I hate it when anime/manga that I enjoyed ends, especially when there could be much longer plot and when I love main heroine :P

I wish I had magic glasses that let me see real world in anime colors ;)
Sep 15, 2021 4:03 PM

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My 160th completed series chronologically.

For the record, I extended it a 6/10 rating.
Sep 27, 2021 3:08 AM

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Was that really it?

I have to say, I'm pretty disappointed with this ending. If this wasn't the final episode it would've been a good episode, but knowing that this is the final one was just kinda anticlimatic and lacklustre. Like, after the ending started playing my first thoughts was "Is this actually the final episode?"

The cinematics and scenery on this episode were almost winning me over too, and I was so happy to finally see some good action again but the ending just completely killed it for me
Feb 19, 2022 11:40 PM
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Feb 2022
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Ay like it just little refresher from all other things it is gufy and silly at time but it is cool story and charachter are good
Aug 5, 2022 8:40 PM
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Sep 2019
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Anyone please continue this anime, by any studio, please I have watched this anime for a long time but until now there is no news of a sequel I know the reason why this anime is not continue, but at least I want to see their action back in season 2
Sep 7, 2022 7:07 PM
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Sep 2019
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easily goat feels bad for mangaka
Oct 21, 2022 7:22 AM

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Jan 2021
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This episode was badass especially the scene where the hummer car drove right passed the dad in slow motion
Oct 22, 2022 2:55 PM
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Sep 2020
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i loved when boobies
Nov 2, 2022 3:36 AM

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Jul 2019
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Another long weekends, another HOTD rewatch.
Dang, I still wish that they continued this series.
Dec 23, 2022 3:38 AM
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Dec 2022
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This prepared me for a zombie apocalypse
Feb 2, 2023 12:43 PM
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Jul 2018
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Sad that we'll never get the complete ending to this series. RIP Daisuke Satou. This anime was a thrill ride from beginning to end. I really liked the action, the drama, and the relationships between the characters. The fanservice and ecchi was also enjoyable as well.
Feb 24, 2023 1:44 PM
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Dec 2022
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fan service but nice animation
Mar 2, 2023 7:25 AM
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Dec 2022
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good goood good good goood good good goood good good goood good
Apr 8, 2023 12:08 PM
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Apr 2023
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Love the show had me wanting to see more. It’s sad that the show didn’t continued on, but I’ll definitely would like if somebody else will pick this show up because there’s more stories to tell and I recommend this
Apr 9, 2023 4:43 AM
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Apr 2023
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bien mais sans plus
Apr 19, 2023 6:54 PM
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Apr 2023
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about this Hotd...last chapter 33(Vietnam translate) and no English translate ? anybody know why high school of the dead being canseled?

HEY YOU GUYS WHO VERY RICH PLZ MAKE THIS HOTD BECOME MASTERPIECE ANIME.....PLZ 😭
Apr 29, 2023 4:16 AM

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Feb 2022
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This anime is so freaking good, no wonder why this is so popular. Of course we all want a second season, but it will never be going to happen...
May 4, 2023 8:17 AM
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This anime literally gets too much shit thrown at it. I love this anime and yes it can get too fanservicey (nowhere near as bad as Gantz or Green Green), The characters can get a bit annoying and some dumb moments but it has more good than bad. Also love Saya and is the best girl in the anime.
Jul 1, 2023 10:17 PM
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Aug 2018
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buenos atributos, buena animacion, le falta h
Jul 14, 2023 2:53 PM
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Mar 2022
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A bit of a disappointing ending I expected more I don't know about you all  but I really hope there is a second season I have a lot of questions to ask and the ending was really trash
Sep 14, 2023 6:24 AM

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I can't wait for the second season even though you waited 13 years!
Dec 12, 2023 3:57 PM
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Oct 2023
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Really very greatly terrible ending
Dec 24, 2023 10:45 AM

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So sad it will never have an ending !!! It was thrilling ,perverse ,zombie apocalyptic world which we came to love.Adios
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Jan 6, 7:36 PM

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HOTD starts off as enjoyable, captivating, and you just want to see more.

But as the anime goes on, I just find myself bored with it. No matter how many times I try to watch it, I always end up being bored.

I would still like a season 2.
Feb 11, 8:19 PM
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Bouncy bouncy😏
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