High School DxD
High School DxD
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High School DxD

"Fueled by the fires of perversion!"

8.5
Yr 2012
Status Ended
Animation Action & Adventure Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

Issei Hyodo is your average perverted high school student whose one wish in life is to have his own harem, but he's got to be one of the unluckiest guys around. He goes on his first date with a girl only to get brutally attacked and killed when it turns out the girl is really a vicious fallen angel. To top it all off, he's later reincarnated as a devil by his gorgeous senpai who tells him that she is also a devil and now his master! One thing's for sure, his peaceful days are over. In a battle between devils and angels, who will win?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Critical reception for High School DxD generally frames it as a standout within the ecchi genre, praised for successfully balancing heavy fanservice with a surprisingly well-developed narrative and a clear sense of purpose for its protagonist. While it is widely viewed as a definitive fan-service experience, some critics note that its production values, including animation quality, fall into a fairly average category when compared to industry peers.

Reviews for subsequent installments suggest that while the franchise remains popular, it struggles with consistency. Critics have pointed out that later seasons sometimes prioritize an influx of new characters and action sequences at the expense of the established character dynamics and relationship arcs that made the initial premise compelling. Overall, it is considered a solid, if flawed, entry for fans of the genre.

“High School DxD is one of the better shows of the genre that also has a well developed story and has a clear goal for the main character.”

“The High School DXD franchise continues to be probably my favorite fan service series.”

“It comes off as average.”

Transmission Paths

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Why fans love it

High School DxD leans into the chaos of a genre mashup where supernatural warfare meets the absurdity of high school life. The series prioritizes a frenetic pace, pairing its combat sequences with a brand of sexual humor that colors every interaction. It operates on a premise where the protagonist’s desire for a harem is complicated by his sudden induction into a conflict between angels and devils.

Yuki Kaji anchors the series as Issei, holding the center of a show that refuses to take its own stakes too seriously. The narrative blends animation-style action with the tropes of a teen comedy, creating a distinct aesthetic that focuses on the clash between school club dynamics and larger-than-life powers. Those who appreciate a blunt, ecchi approach to fantasy will find a consistent rhythm in these shifting loyalties and supernatural battles.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 59
Regulars 12
Longest run 24 eps
Yuki Kaji
Yuki Kaji
as Issei Hyōdō (voice)
Yoko Hikasa
Yoko Hikasa
as Rias Gremory (voice)
Azumi Asakura
Azumi Asakura
as Asia Argento (voice)
Shizuka Itoh
Shizuka Itoh
as Akeno Himejima (voice)
Ayana Taketatsu
Ayana Taketatsu
as Koneko Tōjō (voice)
Fumihiko Tachiki
Fumihiko Tachiki
as Sacred Gear/Ddraig
Kenji Nojima
Kenji Nojima
as Yūto Kiba (voice)
24 episodes
Saori Seto
Saori Seto
as Grayfia (voice)
Show 51 more
Akiko Kimura as Tsubaki Shinra (voice) 15 episodes Ryota Takeuchi as Albion 12 episodes Risa Taneda as Xenovia Ai Shimizu as Serafall Leviathan 12 episodes Ayane Sakura as Gaspard Vladi 12 episodes Haruka Yamazaki as Aika Kiriyū 12 episodes Maaya Uchida as Irina Shidō 12 episodes Natsumi Takamori as Sōna Sitri (voice) 17 episodes Rikiya Koyama as Azazel 12 episodes Ryota Osaka as Vali Lucifer 12 episodes Yuichi Iguchi as Genshirō Saji (voice) 13 episodes Junichi Suwabe as Sirzechs (voice) 14 episodes Hitomi Nabatame as Yūma Amano (voice) 3 episodes Yui Ogura as Katase (voice) 5 episodes Kaori Ishihara as Murayama (voice) 5 episodes Yasuaki Takumi as Matsuda (voice) 6 episodes Takuro Nakakuni as Motohama (voice) 6 episodes Taketora as Dohnaseek (voice) 3 episodes Risa Tsubaki as Momo Momozono (voice) 2 episodes Itaru Yamamoto as Phantom (voice) 1 episode Rena Maeda as Girl (voice) 1 episode Asuka Ohgame as Child (voice) 1 episode Kumi Sakuma as Kalawarna (voice) 3 episodes Mitsuru Ogata as Issei's Father (voice) 3 episodes Sachiko Kojima as Issei's Mother (voice) 3 episodes Tsuyoshi Aoki as Morisawa (voice) 1 episode Rina Dendou as Kido (voice) 1 episode Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Freed Sellzen (voice) 2 episodes Kaoru Mizuhara as Viser (voice) 1 episode Yuiko Tatsumi as Mittelt (voice) 2 episodes Takehito Koyasu as Riser Phenex (voice) 5 episodes Kenji Akabane as Priest (voice) 1 episode Kenta Miyake as Mil-tan (voice) 1 episode Ayako Kawasumi as Susan (voice) 1 episode Shinobu Matsumoto as Horii (voice) 1 episode Hisao Egawa as Zaduzi (voice) 1 episode Kiyono Yasuno as Meguri (voice) 1 episode Mikako Komatsu as Hanakai (voice) 1 episode Asuka Nishi as Ravel Phenex (voice) 3 episodes Kotomi Yamakawa as Yubelluna (voice) 3 episodes Mai Nakahara as Xuelan (voice) 1 episode Yuka Saitou as Mira (voice) 1 episode Chinatsu Akasaki as Ile (voice) 2 episodes Mana Hirata as Shuriya (voice) 1 episode Manami Numakura as Marion (voice) 1 episode Yuka Keicho as Bülent (voice) 1 episode Harumi Sakurai as Isabela (voice) 1 episode Hitomi Harada as Karlamine (voice) 1 episode Maho Matsunaga as Li (voice) 1 episode Minami Tsuda as Siris (voice) 1 episode Arisa Noto as Alarm Clock (voice) 4 episodes
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

angel transformation supernatural high school harem sexual humor fallen angel dragon demon super power teen comedy school life ecchi anime school club playful supernatural ability power suit provocative urban fantasy based on light novel whimsical romance
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 06, 2012
Status
Ended
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
2,062