Forum:Episode 12: All DEAD's Attack

Well, typical with a series like HOTD, I expected the finale episode to be somewhat of a cliffhanger. This included the group arriving at Taiei shopping mall and Matsushima walking across the billboard. Although unlike usual finales, which are longer than regular episodes, there was quite a bit of content, but it was sort of condensed in to a short 25 minutes. It was definitely one of my favourite episodes of this season ( I hope many more will come). To me, it seemed like a perfect stepping stone to a will-be highly anticipated season 2. I know that they are coming out with an OVA in April, but the chances of it actually relating to the story will seem pretty slim ( as with all OVAs). Other than that, this episode was a really good ending to a fantastic season and not only did it make me pleased with season one, I will definitely look forward to season two ( if there is one). Oh, and please buy the DVDs/BDs when it comes out in your region! I know I will!

BUY LEGALITY COOL ANIME (lol) Donutsonfire 07:06, September 21, 2010 (UTC)

Well I thought the episode started out great, but it got bad fast around the first fight scene. I'm not saying that I didn't like the fight, it just varried too much from the manga. The rest of the episode just got progressively worse. However, the final scene redeemed the entire episode in my opinion. It definitely left the series open for season 2, though I'm still a bit skeptical that it will come out anytime soon if at all. Overall, I was happy with the finale and the entire season, though I will always be a little bitter about the major variations from the manga.Turambar1 12:58, September 21, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for moving this page...I was wondering where did it go lolDonutsonfire 16:23, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

I loved the episode 12!! I haven't read the manga so the anime was the first time I experienced Highschool Of The Dead and is the reason I will be buying the manga when it comes out in the UK. I will be surprised if they don't make a seasoon 2 but you never know wierder things have happend. Also does anyone know when the DVD's will be realesed in the UK?? Sam.C 17:56, October 23, 2010 (UTC)

There have been no DVD release dates announced for any other regions yet, but the series has already been licensed by a U.S. distributor, so you could probably buy it online when it becomes available. As for the manga, I would strongly suggest reading it online somewhere. The first volume is being released in North America in January I think, but I don't know about the U.K. It will probably be a couple of years before the English version catches up to the where the manga is now, and by that time the manga will have progressed even further ahead, so I would recommend finding a scanlation online somewhere, unless you have a problem with scanlations for some reason.Turambar1 21:35, October 23, 2010 (UTC)

I have volume 1 of he manga pre-ordered as it comes out on the 4th January 2011. so im just waiting till then really and I would rather buy the manga books than read it on line as I probably wouldn't buy the books if I had already read them online. I hope they do make a season two for the anime as it would be very sad if they didn't. I could see Highschool of the Dead having a long running manga and anime In my opinion this is going to become the next big thing and has only just begun. Sam.C 22:02, October 23, 2010 (UTC)

I guess it's honorable that you would rather pay for the manga than read it for free online. I read them all online, but I've also been importing the volumes from Japan. By the time you're able to buy English versions of the 6 volumes that have currently been released, there will likely be another 6 out in Japan, assuming the series doesn't end in the next 2 or 3 years. Anyway, the series has definitely been growing in popularity over the past four years, and the anime gave it an extreme boost in popularity, but I don't see it ever reaching One Piece/Naruto/Bleach fame.Turambar1 23:01, October 23, 2010 (UTC)

You'd be surprisd even if it was one tenth as popular as any of them that would be a fan base of millions! the volumes are coming out one evey two or three months in the uk so yea I going to be way behind. I would buy them from japan but I cant read any Japanese and can only write about five hiragana so there would be no point to it. and just remember every big name anime/manga has to start somewhere! Sam.C 23:08, October 23, 2010 (UTC)

Hahaha I love how we both share views on how this could be such a long series...and oh boy I can't wait reading/watching through every episode or chapter! I think this series has great potential and as you (Sam) said, "just remember every big name anime/manga has to start somewhere". I think the end of the first season just marks the beginning of a big series in Japan. Afterall, it became an anime so fast after a almost 3 month hiatus in Japan! Donutsonfire 03:08, October 24, 2010 (UTC)

Damn it Donutsonfire!! Now I know others agree with me im even more hyped up!!!!! I didn't think that would be possible. I can't wait for Season two of the anime and for the manga to come out in the UK. The way the first season ended was brilliant as where the other episodes itt was just amazing all round. Sam.C 08:51, October 24, 2010 (UTC)