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The God of High School

2020Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–53%

A pulse-pounding, epic animated series about fantasy and faith and meaning, with standout editing and visual style.

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 romance or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E10 "Oath/Meaning" 9.0

Episodes

8.1

Story

Jin Mori has proclaimed himself the strongest high schooler. His life changes when he's invited to participate in "God of High School," a tournament to determine the strongest high schooler of all. He's told that if he wins, any wish he makes will be granted... All the participants are powerful contenders who fight their hardest for their own wishes. What awaits them at the end of the tournament? A chaotic battle between unbelievably strong high school students is about to begin!

Feels like

  • High-Octane Supernatural Action
  • Visually Stunning CGI Integration
  • Modern Korean Folklore
  • Intense Martial Arts Choreography
  • Protagonist's Journey of Power
  • Dark Fantasy Elements
  • Fluid Animation Style
  • Epic Sound Design
  • Shonen Battle Tropes
  • Cinematic Anime Experience

Cast

24 of 61 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sunghoo Park, Masataka Akai, Yasuhiro Geshi
Written by
Kiyoko Yoshimura, Shigeru Murakoshi, Akira Kindaichi
Produced by
Joseph Chou, Sae Whan Song, saechan
Music by
Alisa Okehazama

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 6, 2020 · September 28, 2020 · Ended

First aired
July 6, 2020
Last aired
September 28, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, South Korea, United States
Available in
98 countries

Tropes

Expy, I Hate Past Me, Fighting Spirit +9

  • Expy
  • I Hate Past Me
  • Fighting Spirit
  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • Artistic License – Physics
  • Supernatural Martial Arts
  • Alliance of Alternates
  • Tournament Arc
  • Killed Off for Real
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Cast from Experience Points
  • Blood Knight

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The God of High School?"

Questions about The God of High School

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The God of High School?

HuluCrunchyroll

In the United States, The God of High School streams on Hulu and Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 97 other countries.

Is The God of High School worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The God of High School okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The God of High School?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Will The God of High School make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (5 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).

Is The God of High School plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is The God of High School in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.