High School DxD: Ecchi, action, and demonic humor
High School DxD (2012, TNK) is a harem/ecchi anime based on the light novels by Ichiei Ishibumi. Initially directed by Tetsuya Yanagisawa, it follows Issei Hyōdō, a student who is killed by a demon and resurrected as a sub-demon by the sexy demon Rias Gremory. The plot mixes supernatural battles with abundant fanservice and romantic comedy. In essence, it is an anime aimed at audiences who enjoy light eroticism combined with youthful action.
The reception of DxD tends to highlight its lighthearted tone. On Filmaffinity, one fan sums it up: “There are boobs, lots of boobs! In short: it’s on par with the best harem comedies in anime, and on top of that, it has action and drama. It’s great!” The TNK studio excels in fight scenes with decent animation, although most of the time the protagonist is accompanied by voluptuous demon girls, evil spirits, and fallen angels in racy humor plots. The narrative is not deep, but between enemy blows and fanservice, the series offers unpretentious entertainment.
High School DxD has four seasons and is popular with young audiences. The female characters (such as Akeno, Koneko, and Xenovia) provide the comic and ecchi elements, while the fights against dark angels add action. The plot incorporates demonic mythology, so there’s an added incentive: demons, heroes, and mythological beings mixed with a school harem. However, critics often warn that the plot is a pretext for fanservice. For example, the critic himself points out that the anime “has a lot of influence [from defined and accentuated girls]” in its comedy (although that article was about fashion, it is reflected in the character design).
In conclusion, we recommend High School DxD if you like ecchi anime with supernatural battles. It ends with an editorial tone: Can you enjoy a story with fanservice without losing the thread of the story? High School DxD exudes comedy and flirtation; as we close this article, we are left wondering whether its racy scenes are on par with the demonic conflict.
