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After Years of Waiting, High School DxD Finally Delivers the Perfect Update (Season 5 Soon?)

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7 months ago

September 9, 2025

As the title suggests, we are already having a good year, where tons of old classics are coming back to life, and now there’s news about one of the most popular harem anime, High School DxD.

Not only is the anime getting a new season, but the manga will also be updated for readers. So, fans hold tight because we are going to reveal everything you want to know about the season updates!

The Update Every High School DxD Fan Has Been Waiting For:

If you are someone waiting to get updates after the end of Season 4 or more story content from your favourite anime, High School DxD, this is your lucky year.

Not only is the series getting a brand new story update but it’s also going to revive the manga after a 10-year hiatus.

Moreover, according to the anime’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, High School DxD is making its return with two brand-new volumes titled:

Junior High School DxD 3: Asgard of the Music Festival

High School DxD DX.8: The Job of a Super-Class Devil

Both titles are going to be published by Kadokawa, and are scheduled for release on October 18, 2025. This announcement is special because it marks the start of the epic comeback of the DX short story collection after a three-year hiatus.

More importantly, fans can now purchase their own copies through pre-orders on major Japanese online retailers.

Why This Release Is a Big Deal:

As you can see, this is not just any update. The October 2025 release is monumental for fans because it has Firstly, it marks the return of the DX short story collection series after a three-year hiatus.

Secondly, It’s going to expand on the plot of the Junior High School DxD spin-off, bringing fresh momentum to younger versions of fan-favorite characters.

Lastly, it proves that the franchise is still actively working on the series, and hopefully, this will lead to a Season 5 announcement soon.

But What About Season 5?

Now comes the most important question, Is Season 5 finally going to be released?

Well, for now Kadokawa has not given any official announcement for the anime continuation, but the latest release of new volumes, and the comeback of the DX series after three years, strongly suggests that the franchise isn’t slowing down anytime soon and maybe they are already working on bringing Season 5 to the screen.

The last time fans heard about Season 5 was back in 2019, when a Kadokawa producer hinted by saying there can be “a possibility” of more sequels.

So, maybe after the revival of the series, there will be enough momentum to keep things rolling and hopefully we will hear season 5 very soon.

Manga Revival Adds More Hype:

On top of the light novel news, a High School DxD manga is going to be continued that was officially confirmed after 10 years of wait, giving fans another long-awaited surprise and announcement.

Even if the anime announcement doesn’t seem to be coming out soon, there’s now more content than ever to explore for fans.

The Franchise in the Spotlight (Controversy & Hype):

As we hear so much good news coming straight from the franchise, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.

Most of the fans are unaware of the incident that happened recently, High School DxD got involved in a controversy, due to a suggestive YouTube Shorts ad.

They were criticized for the same but it still reminded everyone just how culturally relevant the series still is.

Now, with official releases around the corner, the conversation has shifted back to where it belongs, the story itself, and we are going to get more of this all-time favorite series.

Final Thoughts: A Comeback Worth Waiting For:

Lastly, after years of waiting, High School DxD is coming back to life. Now, with Junior High School DxD 3 and High School DxD DX.8 dropping on October 18, 2025.