Battle Royale High School (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1987, Battle Royale High School is an action, fantasy, horror and animation film directed by Ichiro Itano, running about 60 minutes. “And you Though Your High School was Tough?!?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the school Karate club's star fighter quits and decides to go pro, he unwittingly fulfills an ancient interdimensional prophecy and becomes demon king of his dimension. Soon his high school becomes a battleground for demon slaying samurai, interplanetary law enforcement, and even his own traitorous demon minions. Well animated fight scenes ensue.
Who’s in it. Battle Royale High School stars Shin Aomori as Baba (voice), Michael Granberry as Hyoudo Riki / Byoudo (voice), Kazuhiko Inoue as Toshimitsu, Yuuki (voice) and Tomohiro Nishimura as Sakamoto (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Battle Royale High School has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Royale High School page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Royale High School tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle Royale High School (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Battle Royale High School change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Battle Royale High School worth watching?
- Battle Royale High School holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle Royale High School?
- Battle Royale High School stars Shin Aomori, Michael Granberry, Kazuhiko Inoue, Tomohiro Nishimura and Chieko Honda.
- When was Battle Royale High School released?
- Battle Royale High School was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.