High School DxD

***High School DxD*** is a live action TV Series based on the light novel, manga and anime of the same name. It began on September 7, 2016 with a one-hour special (Which were actually the first 2 episodes, which were edited together. Reruns would later fix this and air the first 2 episodes separate.) and ended on May 15, 2019. The series aired on STV. It focuses on Issei's adventures. It has also spawned an TV movie (High School DxD: The Movie), a miniseries (The Package: A High School DxD Story) and 2 video games (High School DxD:The Video Game & High School DxD 2: The Package). It has gotten critical acclaim for it's writing, humor, and additions to the source material.

## History

On November 10th, 2015, it was announced that High School DxD would be greenlit for a live-action adaptation for STV.

## Seasons

### Season 1 (2016)

The first season began broadcasting on STV with the first two episodes edited together on September 7, 2016. The season aired until November 23, 2016, after 12 episodes. Episodes aired on Wednesdays at 9:30 PM. 2 extra episodes were also produced, but were rejected for broadcast. They were later included in the complete series set.

### Season 2 (2017)

The second season began broadcasting on March 4, 2017 on STV, and ended on May 27, 2017, having a total of 12 episodes. The time slot changed from 9:30 PM on Wednesdays to 10:30 PM on Saturdays. A bonus episode was produced, but was rejected for broadcast. It was later included in the complete series set.

### Season 3: BORN (2017-2018)

The first 6 episodes of the third season, nicknamed ***High School DxD: BORN***, aired on STV from October 1, 2017 to November 5, 2017, with the final 6 episodes airing from May 6, 2018 to June 10, 2018. Again, the time-slot was changed to 11:30 PM on Sundays. A bonus episode was produced, but was rejected for broadcast. It was later included in the complete series set.

### Season 4: HERO (2018-2019)

Due to production problems, the broadcast of ***High School DxD: HERO***, the fourth season, was heavily interrupted. The first 2 episodes aired back to back on November 28, 2018, and episodes aired every 2 weeks afterwards. On January 7, 2019, it was announced that a planned fifth season was cancelled due to declining ratings and that the fourth season would be the final season of the series to air. The 48th and final episode of the series, the 12th in the fourth season, aired on May 15, 2019.

## Cast

Gabe the Savage as Issei Hyoudou

Dante Cardilli as Motosuma

Sebastian Cyr as Motahama

Rias Gremory as herself

Jade Hopper as Asia Argento

Ruby Vargas as Akeno Himejima

Maynard as Issei's Dad

Steve Demir as Genshirou Saji

Leonard Slikk as Gasper

Leopold Slikk as Loki

Cassie Lewis as Xenovia

Kim Chu as Issei's Mom

Krissy Demir as Rias' Little Sister

## Media Releases

Season 1: February 26, 2017

Season 2: August 20, 2017

Season 3 - BORN: November 14, 2018

Season 4 - HERO: September 6, 2019

The Complete Package: September 6, 2019

## Reception

The first two episodes were viewed by 10.45 million viewers, which was a record for STV ratings, but got heavily mixed reviews. The series' reception got better as time went on, with the second season getting a 95% rating. However, halfway through the third season, ratings starts to heavily decline. The last episode was viewed by 1.03 million viewers.