Review of High School of the Dead

Story: 6/10 You already know the story, but the way it is executed is pretty stupid. In fact, there is a lot of stupid in this, especially in the way fanservice is used. There's a scene that uses fanservice in one of the stupidest things you will ever see outside of a Michael Bay film. If you've seen this series, I think you know what I'm talking about. The most notable thing I can make a connection about about it is the use of a Romero-style outbreak. However, I can say that this story has spot-on pacing. It never feels like it drags on too long.There's also some creepy stuff involving social darwinism and a bus.

Art: 9/10

This is an incredibly well-animated series in a way that makes you ask (at least I asked) "Was there anything else people could throw tons of money behind that season?" This looks excellent all around.

Sound: 4/10

The english dub is amazing...

...as in amazing how often they use foul language. There is a swear or other dirty word about every other sentence. If you don't want that, skip the english and go for the sub.

Character: 3/10

Here is where I have a problem with this anime. The characterization of the female cast is not strong enough to balance out the sexualization and fanservice, resulting in me not taking them seriously as action heroines. Sekirei and Kill La Kill managed to do fanservice-heavy combat this right by having extremely strong characterizations of the female cast.

Enjoyment: 10/10

I had a lot of fun watching this anime. Not because of the fanservice, but because I was just enjoying watching the action and visuals.