Review of High School of the Dead
Takashi is skipping class when he notices someone in the courtyard getting bitten. Sensing something bad is about to happen, he then proceeds to go slap a couple bitches, grab a couple weapons, and kick some undead ass. From there boobs fly, tits jiggle and you have yourself “High School of the Dead” in a nutshell. The core of the anime however tackles some more serious tones. It shows the desperation and development of the cast as they are forced to adapt to the changing world, where anarchy takes the streets, and comfort is but a fleeting dream. It shows the concerns for their families, friends,and cohorts while challenging the very morals they grew up with. Having said that, it is quite hard to take this anime seriously when the amount of fan service presented throughout is enough to freeze over Egypt (get it? Fan?).
If you want to get a feel for what this anime is like. Just imagine high school, but with guns… and tits, and zombies. Actually, despite being an anime with the word “High School” in its title, the majority of the anime takes place elsewhere, where they seek shelter in various locations and settlements while searching for their family members and a safe haven.
One of my gripes with watching this show is, the main villain teacher guy… douchefag. Who happens to be a condescending, arrogant, and manipulative twat… who also happens wears a dick on his head. Guess what happens to him in the end? *spoiler* They let him go… Oh For Fucks Sake. “Come on! Shoot his ass Lee! If you ain’t gonna shoot him, kung fu his ass or something!”
There were a couple things in this anime that didn’t register with me; like how Hirano conveniently took shooting lessons in America, how Shizuka’s friend happened to be a special forces operative, how Takagi’s parents happened to be Batman and Wonder woman, why all the breasts seemed to be shaped like NFL footballs, and how Saeko’s breasts seemed to be two completely separate entities (heh titties) that seemed to defy the very laws of physics.
However because this anime was so over the top, you could just enjoy it for its entertainment value and level of ridiculousness. The action scenes were extremely over the top as was the amount of fan service . Meanwhile there‘s a decent amount of humor, ideology, and character development spread throughout. The first season however, doesn’t resolve everything and leaves it up for a second season.
The only problem is, the manga has been put on indefinite hiatus for just over a year now, and plans for a second season are nowhere in sight. Apparently, despite the overwhelming popularity of the anime (currently #27), it was so controversial that they had to put it on pause.
(Meanwhile, ‘To Love-Ru Darkness’ is apparently “Safe For All Ages”. http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2012/06/03/to-love-ru-darkness-escapes-ban-now-safe-for-all-ages/ (Warning: 18+))
Who the fuck decides this shit, the fucking pedobear?
If you are a fan of; fan service, zombies, footballs, panties, over the top action, and boob physics, then this is an anime I would recommend. Who knows, if you like it, tell your friends, sign a petition or something in hopes that Shoji Sato will take a break from drawing hentai and get back to this series. (Then again with the current rating system, his hentai might even be more “safe” than this series.)
I hoped you enjoyed this review, and as always, thank you for reading.