This is a non-spoilery blanket review of the first three editions of Highschool of the dead, since I read them so closely together.The best thing about Highschool of the Dead was the art. It's very well illustrated with a wide range of facial expressions, well designed action scenes and convincing zombies. From there it was pretty mundane. The story is pretty much The Walking Dead with teenagers, I didn't find anything unique or exciting about Sato's approach to the zombie apocalypse (at least not in the first 3 volumes). One thing that irritated me the most was the ecchi/harem comedy threaded throughout the volumes. It's not something that usually bothers me and I suppose it is some sort of comic relief, but it seemed exceptionally out of place with the seriousness of the zombie apocalypse story line. I actually watched the anime first. I buy the manga really because I collect it but I love reading it.I loved the story. I am all for the violence and ecchi. Sometimes it is nice to read something straight forward and full of action. I definitely don't regret spending money on the books. Even as a straight girl, I am not bothered by all of the overly large breasts and panty shots. It is all just a fun read for me.I love the story line and all of the characters. I am able to read it multiple times and I still find it funny and enjoyable. I'm also a fan of the artwork itself. I can understand most of the criticisms as most of them are valid. But I personally love it to pieces and I want to see more like it.
love this book so much I will sad when I finish the hole series
—IshIsh
Great action, fun story, HORRIBLE fan-service!
—Sheri
a highschool is overrun by zombies.
—yruaan
F SAT hotd v.1
—dillyduck53
I like it
—Anna
