The essential episodes of High School DxD
Watch these 15 in order and you've got High School DxD — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Issei Hyodo's first date with his new girlfriend ends poorly when she turns into a monster and stabs him in the stomach. Luckily, he's saved by Rias, the buxom president of his school's Occult Research Club. And then, things really start to get weird...
- 02
Issei is determined to get stronger. He spends some more time with Asia, but once again, their circumstances keep them apart. Issei finds out that although pawns may not be very strong, they have a power that allows them to act like other chess pieces.
- 03
I Will Defeat My Ex-girlfriend!
While Kiba and Koneko back him up, Issei rushes in to rescue a critically injured Asia. Leaving the others behind, Raynare and Issei become engaged in a duel to the death! Elsewhere, Rias and Akeno have their hands full with Raynare's fallen angels.
- 04
The time for the start of the Rating Game arrives, and the contestants are transported to a battlefield in an alternate dimension. While Asia and Rias remain at their base, Issei and Koneko face the opposition, and Issei reveals his new signature move.
- 05
The Acclaimed Battle Continues!
Kiba becomes entrenched in battle against Karlamine, one of Riser's knights, while Akeno fights Yubelluna, his queen. Meanwhile, Issei takes on Ravel and the other remaining pieces. Rias launches an all-or-nothing sneak attack against Riser.
- 06
Issei wakes up to find that the battle is over, and he has lost. Rias and the others are at a party in honor of her engagement to Riser, but with some help from Grayfia and Asia, Issei decides to crash it, rescue Rias, and bring her home with him!
- 07
Another Disquieting Premonition!
Issei is back with Rias and Asia living in his house, and Kiba starts acting weird when he sees a picture of a holy sword at Issei's house.
- 08
Issei meets Michael, the Chief of the Angels, and continues training Gasper in the days leading up to the Leaders' Summit.
- 09
Time stops during the Leaders' Summit, and Issei and the others meet a new enemy.
- 10
Clash of the Twin Sky Dragons!
Issei battles Vali and discovers hidden depths to his power as the Twin Sky Dragons face off.
- 11
Koneko's sister Kuroka has appeared to take her sister away from Rias Gremory. Issei and Rias chase after her to stop that from happening. At the same time, a figure who objects to these alliances between mythologies appears at the great gathering.
- 12
With Loki defeated, Rias and her household return to the human world to finish up their last days of summer. A pile of homework awaits Issei, but he goes on a date with Akeno instead! Akeno throws herself at Issei, hoping to forget her terrible past.
- 13
The sudden death of Asia surprises Issei and makes him trigger Juggernaut Drive. While Rias and her household try to save him, Azazel and Sir Zechs meet the leader of the Chaos Brigade! What is her true intention for creating the organization?
- 14
Issei and his classmates arrive in Kyoto. Although Issei is ready to enjoy Kyoto to the fullest, getting stronger is s always on his mind. However, it seems training isn't the only thing to worry about in Kyoto. Powerful groups have begun to move.
- 15
Lion Heart of the School Festival
Issei purges the curse of his Sacred Gear and stands up once again, in his form as a Queen piece. Sairaorg and Issei duke it out in one final fist fight where winner takes all. After that, the only thing he has to worry about is his confession to Rias...
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