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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

High School DxD is a Japanese light novel series written by Ichiei Ishibumi and illustrated by Miyama-Zero. It follows Issei Hyodo, a high school student who is revived as a devil and becomes involved in conflicts among devils, angels, and fallen angels. The franchise also includes manga and anime adaptations.

Premise

The series follows Issei Hyodo, a student at Kuoh Academy who becomes involved with supernatural factions after being reincarnated as a devil. Its central conflicts involve devils, angels, and fallen angels.

Publication

High School DxD was written by Ichiei Ishibumi and illustrated by Miyama-Zero. It first appeared in Dragon Magazine in September 2008 and was published as a light novel series by Fujimi Shobo.

Adaptations

The franchise was adapted into manga and anime formats. Anime sources identify the TV series as beginning in 2012, and secondary sources describe later seasons through 2018.

Sequel series

After the original light novel series ended, Ishibumi announced Shin High School DxD as a sequel continuing the story. The first volume was released in July 2018.

Key facts

  • The series began serialization in Fujimi Shobo's Dragon Magazine in September 2008.
  • The story centers on Issei Hyodo, who is killed and later revived as a devil by Rias Gremory.
  • A manga adaptation was produced, and the franchise was adapted into an anime series.
  • The anime premiered in 2012 and ran through multiple seasons, with four seasons listed in secondary sources.
  • A sequel light novel series, Shin High School DxD, began in 2018.
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Canadian context

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]

Frequently asked 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.
How many anime seasons does it have?
Secondary sources describe four anime seasons, with broadcasts spanning 2012 to 2018.
Is there a sequel to the light novel series?
Yes. Shin High School DxD is a sequel series that began in 2018.

References

  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.