# High School of the Dead Watch Order

Source: https://www.animechrono.com/franchise/high-school-of-the-dead
Last updated: 2026-09-24
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 2 entries in chronological viewing order.

The High School of the Dead watch order is the 12-episode 2010 series followed by the Drifters of the Dead OVA, with no movies or second season to slot in. Start with episode 1 and watch the series through in broadcast order, since it is one continuous story. Drifters of the Dead, released in 2011, is a 16-minute non-canon bonus episode set on a remote island; it is often bundled as episode 13 and sits after the series here as optional viewing that does not affect the plot. Because the anime never got a sequel, the correct order is simply the series then the OVA, and there are no specials or recap films to work out. If you want to know where to start, it is episode 1, and this page will be updated if a continuation is ever announced.

## The order

1. High School of the Dead: Episodes 1–12
2. High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead (OVA) — optional

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch High School of the Dead?**

Start with Episodes 1–12 (High School of the Dead), then continue with High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead. The full High School of the Dead watch order on this page has 2 entries across 2 series, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is High School of the Dead?**

High School of the Dead has 12 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 OVA.

**Can I skip anything in High School of the Dead?**

Yes. 1 entry is marked optional: High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead. Everything else is part of the main story.

**Is High School of the Dead finished?**

Yes. High School of the Dead has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.

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