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High School DxD

High School DxD is a Japanese light novel series written by Ichiei Ishibumi and illustrated by Miyama-Zero.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

High School DxD is a Japanese light novel series written by Ichiei Ishibumi and illustrated by Miyama-Zero. It follows Issei Hyodo, a student revived as a devil, in a world of devils, angels, and fallen angels.

What is High School DxD?

The series centres on Issei Hyodo, a Kuoh Academy student who is killed and reincarnated as a devil by the noble devil Rias Gremory. He becomes entangled in conflicts between devils, angels, and fallen angels, blending action, comedy, and supernatural harem elements.

Publication and Adaptations

Serialization began in Fujimi Shobo's Dragon Magazine in September 2008, with the first light novel volume released on September 20, 2008. The franchise was adapted into a manga and an anime series that premiered in 2012, running for four seasons through 2018.

Why it Matters for Canadian Audiences

Through English-language publishing and international anime distribution, the series has been readily available to Canadian fans. Its popularity in Japanese media circles means it is a familiar title for Canadian audiences who follow translated light novels and anime.

In short

  • Light novel series began in September 2008.
  • Main character Issei Hyodo is revived as a devil.
  • Inspired manga and four anime seasons (2012–2018).
  • Sequel series Shin High School DxD started in 2018.
Canadian angle

The anime and light novel series have been available to Canadian audiences through English-language publishing and international anime distribution, making it familiar to Canadian fans of Japanese media.[2][5]

Quick questions

What is High School DxD?
It is a Japanese light novel series by Ichiei Ishibumi with illustrations by Miyama-Zero, later adapted into manga and anime.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Issei Hyodo, a Kuoh Academy student who is revived as a devil.
When did High School DxD first come out?
It began serialization in September 2008, and the first volume was released on September 20, 2008.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_School_DxD
    Supports: Original light novel authorship, publication start, first volume date, premise, sequel series.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_High_School_DxD_characters
    Supports: Series premise and character roles involving Issei Hyodo, Rias Gremory, devils, and Rating Games.
  3. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=13558
    Supports: Anime adaptation details, 2012 broadcast, episode count, genre, and plot summary.
  4. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_School_DxD
    Supports: Anime adaptation overview and source material context.