What is Prison School?#
Set on the outskirts of Tokyo, Prison School takes place at Hachimitsu Private Academy, a prestigious all-girls boarding school known for producing elite young women. The status quo is shattered when the school begins admitting boys for the first time in its history. However, only five boys manage to enroll. While Kiyoshi Fujino and his peers are initially thrilled to be surrounded by girls, they quickly discover that their new school life holds a shocking and unexpected fate.
If you are looking for a high-energy comedy with a school theme, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see how these five boys fare in their new environment.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
When asking “Is the anime finished?”, it is important to look at the source material. Prison School began as a manga serialized in Weekly Young Magazine starting in 2011. The anime adaptation followed later, consisting of an initial series and a sequel.
Because the anime is an adaptation of the manga, those seeking the most comprehensive version of the story may find that the anime alone does not provide the full experience. To ensure you get every detail and a complete conclusion, we highly recommend buying the Prison School manga.
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Audience and Appeal#
Prison School is strictly within the comedy genre and focuses heavily on its school setting. It is best suited for audiences who enjoy absurd situations, social power dynamics, and subversive humor. The appeal lies in the tension between the five boys and the administration of the academy, creating a chaotic and humorous atmosphere.
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
To help you navigate the series, we have provided a detailed relationship tree on this page. Depending on your preferences, here are the best ways to experience the franchise:
The Release Order#
If you want to experience the series as it was released to the general public, start with the original anime (2015) and then move to the anime sequel (2016).
The Completionist Order#
For those who want every single piece of content, the best path is to start with the original manga (2011), watch the anime series and its sequel, and finally read the spinoff manga, Shadow Student Council Vice President Gives Her All (2016-2017). You can check the relationship tree for the exact flow of these releases.
The “Source Material Transition” Order#
If you prefer to start with animation but don’t mind switching to reading for the full story, watch the 2015 anime followed by the 2016 sequel. Once finished, transition to the manga to fill in any gaps and complete the narrative.
Extra Goodies#
For fans who have fully committed to the series, you can find a variety of Prison School merchandise to celebrate your favorite characters from Hachimitsu Private Academy.
Prison School • manga • 2011-02-07 (serialized in Weekly Young Magazine)
└─(adaptation)→ Prison School • anime • 2015-07-10
└─(sequel)→ Prison School • anime • 2016-03-04
└─(spinoff)→ Shadow Student Council Vice President Gives Her All • manga • 2016-08-06 to 2017-10-06 (Young Magazine the 3rd, Sep 2016 - Nov 2017)
