High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead

Synopsis

In the anime movie High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead, Marina Inoue reprises her role as a high school student caught in a zombie apocalypse. Set on a remote island, the survivors face new challenges and unexpected dangers as they try to find a way off the island. With tensions rising among the group, they must come together to outwit the undead horde and survive. Packed with intense action sequences, dramatic moments, and a touch of humor, this movie delivers a thrilling and suspenseful experience for fans of the original series. High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead explores the resilience of human nature in the face of a global catastrophe.

Cast

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  Marina Inoue

  Rei Miyamoto (voice)

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  Eri Kitamura

  Saya Takagi (voice)

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  Miyuki Sawashiro

  Saeko Busujima (voice)

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  Nobuyuki Hiyama

  Kouta Hirano (voice)

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  Yukari Fukui

  Shizuka Marikawa (voice)

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  Junichi Suwabe

  Takashi Komuro (voice)

Reviews

High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead has garnered mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. While some praised the continuation of the original series and the addition of new characters and plot twists, others criticized the movie for its pacing and lack of character development. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a score of 6.4/10, with critics highlighting the engaging action sequences and stunning animation but noting a lack of depth in the storyline. IMDb users rated the movie at 5.5/10, mentioning the intense moments and fan service elements as both positives and negatives. Metacritic provided a rating of 55 out of 100, with reviews pointing out the movie's entertaining zombie horde battles but also calling out cliched character interactions. Overall, High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead offers an entertaining continuation for fans of the series, but falls short in capturing the full potential of the original concept.