Will There Be Highschool Of The Dead Season 2? (Updated In 2024)

Is Season 2 confirmed? As of 2024, there is no official release date for “Highschool of the Dead” Season 2. A second season has not been greenlit, despite the fact that the first season did not adapt all of the manga.

The question is, will there be a Season 2 of ‘Highschool of the Dead’? And why hasn’t ‘Highschool of the Dead’ Season 2 happened yet?

Here’s everything we know so far about whether ‘Highschool of the Dead’ anime Season 2 is still a possibility and if it is ever coming out.

The anime ‘Highschool of the Dead,’ known as ‘Gakuen Mokushiroku Haisukūru obu za Deddo’ in Japan, is based on a successful manga.

Daisuke Satō wrote the ‘Highschool of the Dead’ manga series, and Shōji Satō provided the illustrations.

Highschool Of The Dead is a fantastic horror-action anime series with ecchi elements, so it’s no wonder that fans are asking if Highschool Of The Dead will have a season 2.

The main character of this anime series is Takashi Komuro, a high school student thrust into a world overrun by zombies.

The story follows a group of school students caught in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. The main protagonist, Takashi Komuro, along with his friends, must navigate the challenges of survival, moral dilemmas, and personal conflicts.

How many seasons are there? Only one season of the anime has been released so far, with no Season 2 of HOTD greenlit as of yet.

There is also an OVA, which is essentially a fan service episode. The cast finds themselves on a remote tropical island, which is supposedly free of zombies.

The first season of the Highschool Of The Dead anime, consisting of 12 episodes, premiered in Japan in July 2010. Since then, this series has amassed a sizable fan base that is still hoping that Highschool Of The Dead will get a season 2.

Over the last six years, I have examined hundreds of anime sequels. Some examples include:

Continue reading if you want to learn whether ‘Highschool of the Dead’ will return for a new season; we provide the numbers and facts.

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Why Hasn’t ‘Highschool of the Dead’ Season 2 Happened Yet?

To understand why ‘Highschool of the Dead’ Season 2 has not yet been released, and whether there is any remaining hope for a sequel, we must look at two factors.

The first factor is the availability of source material, and the second is the profit generated by the first season.

Let’s now look into both factors to determine the likelihood of a ‘Highschool of the Dead’ anime Season 2 and to check the current status of the series.

Source Material Status

The source material for the Highschool Of The Dead anime is a manga series.

How many volumes are there? As of March 2024, ‘Highschool of the Dead’ comprises a total of 7 volumes. Additionally, there is a single light novel titled Highschool of the Dead: The Last Day.

Is the manga finished? Unfortunately, the ‘Highschool of the Dead’ manga was discontinued and remains unfinished due to the passing of the writer, Daisuke Satō, in March 2017.

Daisuke Satō published the last volume in Japan on April 9, 2013.

Where to start reading after the anime? To continue the story of ‘Highschool of the Dead’ after the anime, you should start reading from Chapter 17, which is halfway through Volume 4.

So, if you want to continue the story from where the anime ended, have a look at Highschool of The Dead Manga Volume 4 in English.

The first season covers up to Chapter 16, and there are some differences in the events between the manga and the anime. The second season would have covered volumes 5 to 8 if the manga had not been discontinued.

That means there is enough content for at least one more Highschool Of The Dead season if the second season had an original anime ending along with some filler material.

I highly recommend checking out the Highschool of the Dead Color Edition Manga. Many Fans prefer manga over anime, and it is the only way to continue the story in 2024.

Profitability For Season 2

How well did the Blu-ray sell? The ‘Highschool of the Dead’ Blu-ray sold close to 7,000 copies per disc for the first season, which is an impressive figure for 2010.

Blu-ray sales exceeding 5,000 copies are considered good, particularly for 2010 when disc sales were crucial for the prospects of a new season.

How well did the manga sell? The ‘Highschool of the Dead’ manga sold quite well. Volume 7 sold approximately 210,000 copies, boosted by the anime adaptation, which is an exceptional figure for an ecchi series.

The anime significantly boosted manga sales, however the manga was discontinued shortly after the anime’s release.

How popular is the series? The ‘Highschool of the Dead’ series has enjoyed considerable popularity. As of May 2011, the manga had 3 million copies in print.

While it may not rank among the top 500 most popular manga series of all time, this is an impressive achievement for a series with only 7 volumes.

How much merchandise is there? There are over 15 figurines, which is a respectable amount. However, there are fewer than 100 pieces of merchandise created for this series, which is relatively low.

It is likely that more merchandise was produced for this series, but it is difficult to find the exact numbers for older series.

There isn’t much merchandise available for this series in 2024, however take a look at this Highschool of the Dead wall scroll poster. It’s quite impressive.

I think it’s clear now that this series has made more than enough money.

So, money is not a problem for a new anime project for this series.

I highly recommend checking out Highschool of The Dead merchandise if you’re a fan of the HOTD series. There is some fantastic stuff made for this franchise.

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Is High School of the Dead season 2 ever coming?

As of February 2024, there is no official announcement or news about a second season of Highschool of The Dead. The anime finished airing in 2010, and there has been no indication of a continuation. The chances for a second season look grim.

That means Highschool of The Dead Isn’t likely ever getting a Season 2 or a release date, and the reasons why are simple.

In the case of Highschool of The Dead, it’s because the author passed away due to complications from ischemic heart disease in 2017.

There are still volumes left to make a season 2 of Highschool Of The Dead. However, the manga illustrator Shoji Sato has indicated that this is unlikely.

This series will never have a proper conclusion, and while the second season of anime could have an original anime ending, it is simply not worth it.

Other great stories could use anime adaptations more than this one.

This series is also almost 15 years old. Ecchi isn’t selling as well in 2024 as it used to since Isekai took over.

So, while the first season was profitable, it’s debatable whether the second season would be as well.

That is why, even though the series sold well in 2010, a new season of this anime will not be released.

So don’t expect a release date for Highschool of The Dead Season 2.

If you want more HOTD, read the manga, but keep in mind that the manga leaves the story unresolved.

Check out the Highschool of The Dead anime merch or Highschool of The Dead manga if you want to read the manga.

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Hello, I’m Jan Varga, the owner and the only writer for this website. I’m from Slovakia, and the nickname I use is MaskaThor. My journey with anime began in 2003 or 2004 when my brother introduced me to Evangelion.