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Battle Royale High School

1987Movie1 h 0 min

Animation
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

Summary

When the school Karate club's star fighter quits and decides to go pro, he unwittingly fulfills an ancient interdimensional prophecy and becomes demon king of his dimension. Soon his high school becomes a battleground for demon slaying samurai, interplanetary law enforcement, and even his own traitorous demon minions. Well animated fight scenes ensue.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, tears or romance.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Ichiro Itano
Written by
Ichiro Itano
Produced by
Kenji Miyashita, Kyooko Oogushi, Seiichi Sakamoto
Music by
Shiro Sagisu, Takashi Watanabe

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Facts

December 10, 1987 · 1 h 0 min · Violence

Released
December 10, 1987
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action, Fantasy, Horror
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Battle Royale High School worth watching?"

Questions about Battle Royale High School

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Battle Royale High School worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6).

Will Battle Royale High School scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 7.

Can I half-watch Battle Royale High School?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Battle Royale High School in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.