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High School of the Dead (2010): Cast

High School of the Dead (2010) movie poster

High School of the Dead is a 2010 animated horror film directed by Tetsuro Araki and Yasushi Muroya, starring Miyuki Sawashiro as Saeko Busujima (voice), Mamoru Miyano and Jouji Nakata. It runs 4 hours 48 minutes.

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High School of the Dead (2010) movie poster
Runtime
4h 48m (288 min)
Genres
Drama , Animation , Horror
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Madhouse
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is High School of the Dead About?

The premise of High School of the Dead without spoilers.

At Fujimi High, a virus turns students and faculty into flesh‑eating zombies, turning the school into a nightmare battlefield. Nerds, jocks, and teachers must set aside cliques and fight together to survive, scavenging supplies, navigating blood‑splattered hallways, and searching for any safe exit before they become the next meal.

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Cast & crew

High School of the Dead Cast & Characters

Miyuki Sawashiro leads the cast as Saeko Busujima (voice), with Mamoru Miyano as Hisashi Igō (voice) and Jouji Nakata as Sōichirō Takagi (voice). Directed by Tetsuro Araki and Yasushi Muroya; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Tetsuro Araki and Yasushi Muroya

More films directed by Tetsuro Araki and Yasushi Muroya: Attack on Titan: Chronicle, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato, Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening and Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns.

Details

High School of the Dead Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “学园黙示録” and “學園默示錄”.

Also known as
  • 学园黙示録
  • 學園默示錄
  • High School of the Dead: Apocalipsis en el instituto
  • Apocalipsis en el instituto
  • Highschool of the Dead
  • 학원묵시록
  • Gyvųjų Numirėlių Mokykla
  • Academy Apocalypse: Highschool of the Dead
  • Học Viện Thây Ma
  • Xác Chết Trường Học
  • Школа мертвецов
  • 학원묵시록 HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD
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  • Старша школа мертвих
  • Highschool of The Dead - A Escola dos Mortos
  • 学园默示录
  • תיכון המתים
  • ฝ่าดงนรกเดินดิน

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FAQ

High School of the Dead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of High School of the Dead, each answered in a sentence.

How long is High School of the Dead?

High School of the Dead runs 4 hours 48 minutes (288 minutes).

Who directed High School of the Dead?

High School of the Dead was directed by Tetsuro Araki and Yasushi Muroya.

More films by Tetsuro Araki

Who is in the cast of High School of the Dead?

High School of the Dead stars Miyuki Sawashiro as Saeko Busujima (voice), Mamoru Miyano as Hisashi Igō (voice) and Jouji Nakata as Sōichirō Takagi (voice), among 14 credited actors.

Does High School of the Dead have a post-credit scene?

No. High School of the Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is High School of the Dead in?

The original language of High School of the Dead is Japanese.

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