High School DxD: The Ecchi Fantasy That Still Holds Untapped Potential

High School DxD blends ecchi comedy with supernatural action, following Issei Hyoudou, a pervy high schooler reborn as a devil after a deadly encounter. Thrust into a world of devils, angels, and dragons, Issei trains under the powerful Rias Gremory while forming his own chaotic harem. Despite its fanservice-heavy style, the series delivers surprising character depth, thrilling battles, and rich lore. With four anime seasons and a dedicated fanbase, the wait for Season 5 continues, while the story marches on through ongoing light novels and manga adaptations.

High School DxD isn’t just another ecchi anime. For many fans, it was their first introduction to a series that blended over-the-top fanservice with surprisingly deep lore, character development, and a whole lot of chaotic fun. The story of Issei Hyoudou—a pervy but good-hearted high schooler who’s turned into a devil and thrown into a world of angels, demons, dragons, and gods—quickly became something special.

The anime ran strong for four seasons between 2012 and 2018, with High School DxD Hero being the latest installment. But since then, there’s been silence. No Season 5 announcement. No teaser. Just an ever-growing fanbase asking, “When is it coming back?”

Let’s be real—High School DxD is popular. It’s got strong source material, loyal fans, and enough plot left in the light novels to make several more seasons. But behind the scenes, it’s been a bit messy. The change in studios (from TNK to Passione) after Season 3 shook things up. While Season 4 did a much better job of staying faithful to the novels, production has remained quiet since then.

The author, Ichiei Ishibumi, has assured fans in past updates that he wants the anime to continue and has even asked fans to support the light novels to help boost its chances. Add to that the pandemic delays and shifting priorities in the anime industry, and you’ve got a recipe for a frustrating wait.
Still, fans haven’t given up. Every year, speculation resurfaces—and with the continued interest in older series getting new seasons (hello, Bleach), the hope for High School DxD’s return still burns strong.

If you’re missing DxD, don’t worry—the story hasn’t stopped. The manga continues with a more faithful retelling of earlier arcs, and the light novel series has gone even further, wrapping up the original and continuing with Shin High School DxD. These chapters follow Issei as he grows even stronger, faces new enemies, and deepens his relationships.
For those who loved the anime, diving into the manga or novels is a great way to stay connected to the world—and see what might come in a future season.

High School DxD has everything going for it: a fun cast, exciting fights, laugh-out-loud comedy, and heartfelt moments. Issei’s journey from an awkward teen to a powerful devil with real responsibility (and still plenty of awkward moments) is oddly inspiring. If Season 5 ever gets the green light, it could easily bring in a new wave of fans while giving long-time viewers the payoff they’ve been waiting for.
Until then, the story lives on in print—and the hope for Season 5 is still very much alive.