07/05/2010 - 09/20/2010 Finished
Highschool of the Dead (学園黙示録 HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD)
Also known as: High School of the Dead
It happened suddenly: The dead began to rise and Japan was thrown into total chaos. As these monsters begin terrorizing a high school, Takashi Kimuro is forced to kill his best friend when he gets bitten and joins the ranks of the walking dead. Vowing to protect Rei Miyamoto, the girlfriend of the man he just executed, they narrowly escape their death trap of a school, only to be greeted with a society that has already fallen. Soon, Takashi and Rei band together with other students on a journey to find their family members and uncover what caused this overwhelming pandemic. Joining them is Saeko Busujima, the beautiful president of the Kendo Club; Kouta Hirano, an otaku with a fetish for firearms; Saya Takagi, the daughter of an influential politician; and Shizuka Marikawa, their hot school nurse. But will the combined strength of these individuals be enough to conquer this undead apocalypse?
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 12 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Highschool of the Dead has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Highschool of the Dead doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 12 episodes of Highschool of the Dead aired in 2010 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Highschool of the Dead is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which Highschool of the Dead episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring of the DEAD07/05/2010 | 07/05/2010 | Canon |
| 2 | Escape from the DEAD07/12/2010 | 07/12/2010 | Canon |
| 3 | Democracy under the DEAD07/19/2010 | 07/19/2010 | Canon |
| 4 | Running in the DEAD07/26/2010 | 07/26/2010 | Canon |
| 5 | Streets of the DEAD08/02/2010 | 08/02/2010 | Canon |
| 6 | In the DEAD of the night08/09/2010 | 08/09/2010 | Canon |
| 7 | DEAD night and the DEAD ruck08/16/2010 | 08/16/2010 | Canon |
| 8 | The DEAD way home08/23/2010 | 08/23/2010 | Canon |
| 9 | The sword and DEAD08/30/2010 | 08/30/2010 | Canon |
| 10 | The DEAD'S house rules09/06/2010 | 09/06/2010 | Canon |
| 11 | DEAD storm rising09/13/2010 | 09/13/2010 | Canon |
| 12 | All DEAD'S attack.09/20/2010 | 09/20/2010 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Highschool of the Dead have?
Highschool of the Dead has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Highschool of the Dead have?
In total, Highschool of the Dead has 12 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Highschool of the Dead?
It is recommended to watch Highschool of the Dead in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Highschool of the Dead online?
Highschool of the Dead is available on the following streaming platforms: Animation Digital Network, HIDIVE. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Highschool of the Dead a complete anime?
Yes, Highschool of the Dead is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Highschool of the Dead have?
No, Highschool of the Dead does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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