The manga series 'High School of the Dead', written by Daisuke Satō and illustrated by Shōji Satō, was first serialized in Japan.
The anime adaptation of High School of the Dead premiered in Japan, introducing the series to a broader audience beyond manga readers.
Daisuke Satō, the writer of High School of the Dead, passed away, leading to the indefinite hiatus of the manga series.
A mysterious infection rapidly spreads, turning people into zombies, causing chaos worldwide.
Fujiwara High School goes into lockdown as the outbreak reaches the local area, trapping students and staff inside.
Takashi Komuro and fellow students gather with their school nurse and other survivors to plan and survive the outbreak.
The group faces their first direct attack by zombies in the school, resulting in casualties and forcing them to flee.
Survivors manage a risky escape from the school as zombies overwhelm the premises.
The group begins moving through the surrounding town looking for safety, weapons, and supplies.
The team encounters a dangerous, drug-addicted man who hampers their progress and poses a threat.
The group reaches a military checkpoint but finds it overrun and abandoned due to the zombie outbreak.
Survivors flee the city chaos and head into the countryside seeking refuge.
