High School DxD
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?
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Plot Summary
Issei Hyodo, a perverted high school student, is unceremoniously killed on his first date. Reborn as a devil under the command of the beautiful Rias Gremory, he joins her and her loyal servants in their battles against angels and fallen angels. As Issei grows stronger, he aims to become the greatest devil king and fulfill his perverted dreams.
Critical Reception
High School DxD is widely recognized as a popular ecchi-harem anime, celebrated for its engaging action sequences, comedic elements, and fan service. While critically divisive due to its explicit content and premise, it maintains a strong and dedicated fanbase who appreciate its blend of supernatural combat and character relationships.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic fight choreography and dynamic supernatural battles.
- Appreciated for its blend of humor, romance, and over-the-top ecchi elements.
- Often criticized for its predictable harem tropes and excessive fan service.
Google audience: Google users frequently highlight the show's exciting action, appealing character designs, and humorous interactions. Many enjoy the fantasy elements and the progression of the main character's powers and relationships, although some find the explicit content to be gratuitous.
Fun Fact
The series is based on a light novel series written by Ichiei Ishibumi and illustrated by Miyama-Zero, which has been running since 2008 and has over 12 million copies in print in Japan.
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