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The world is overtaken with a very deadly disease that turns humans into zombies. In Japan, several students of Fujimi High School, and the school nurse, band together to survive the present apocalypse. The story follows Takashi Komuro, one of the students who survived | The world is overtaken with a very deadly disease that turns humans into zombies. In Japan, several students of Fujimi High School, and the school nurse, band together to survive the present apocalypse. The story follows Takashi Komuro, one of the students who survived the initial outbreak. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the anime ''High School of the Dead'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the anime ''High School of the Dead'':''' | ||
[[Image:800px-Highschool_of_the_Dead_Opening_logo.jpg| | [[Image:800px-Highschool_of_the_Dead_Opening_logo.jpg|400px|thumb|right|''High School of the Dead'' (2010)]] | ||
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=== Smith & Wesson Model 37 === | === Smith & Wesson Model 37 === | ||
Takashi Komuro and Rei Miyamoto find two [[Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight|Smith & Wesson Model | Takashi Komuro and Rei Miyamoto find two [[Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight|Smith & Wesson Model 37]]s on a pair of dead police officers, though one has its handle broken (the broken one is not seen on screen). Takashi comments on the gun having only five shots as most revolvers have six, and while inexperienced with firearms, knows to keep his finger off the trigger when not intending to shoot. Takashi later hands the revolver to Kohta Hirano due to the latter's expertise with firearms. Several police officers are seen firing their M37s at zombies trying to breach their roadblocks and a senior officer uses his to execute an anarchist inciting a unruly mob on live television. The author commented on how the [[Nambu Model 60]] was no longer the official sidearm for all Japanese police officers and therefore chose the Smith & Wesson to show the unique choice of weapon for each department. This is correct since the NPA imported Model 37s from America to outfit officers who are going to be armed with revolvers. | ||
[[Image:M37AirRight.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith and Wesson Model 37 Airweight, right side - .38 Special]] | [[Image:M37AirRight.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith and Wesson Model 37 Airweight, right side - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Smith & Wesson M37.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Takashi armed with the M37 in the opening credits. Note the incredible detail despite this shot being a fraction of a second long.]] | [[Image:Smith & Wesson M37.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Takashi armed with the M37 in the opening credits. Note the incredible detail despite this shot being a fraction of a second long.]] | ||
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=== SIG-Sauer P226R === | === SIG-Sauer P226R === | ||
In Episode 8; "The Dead Way Home", a Secret Service agent uses [[SIG-Sauer P220 pistol series#SIG P226 |SIG P226Rs]] to gun down zombies trying to reach the wounded President and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs alongside a few remaining staff members on board Air Force One. Another staff member armed with a P226R uses it to shoot the wounded Chairman in the head upon the latter's request after he shows signs of zombification. Rika Minami uses a P226R fitted with a scope mount, small red dot sight, and flashlight as her sidearm, however because the battle at the offshore airport didn't happen on-screen in the anime, it's only seen in the opening sequence and in her leg holster. | In Episode 8; "The Dead Way Home", a Secret Service agent uses [[SIG-Sauer P220 pistol series#SIG P226 |SIG P226Rs]] to gun down zombies trying to reach the wounded President and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs alongside a few remaining staff members on board Air Force One. Another staff member armed with a P226R uses it to shoot the wounded Chairman in the head upon the latter's request after he shows signs of zombification. Rika Minami uses a P226R fitted with a scope mount, small red dot sight, and flashlight as her sidearm, however because the battle at the offshore airport didn't happen on-screen in the anime, it's only seen in the opening sequence and in her leg holster. | ||
[[Image:P226R.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:P226R.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer P226R - 9x19mm ]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd06guns.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Rika's customized P226R in the opening credits at the upper left and in the middle.]] | [[Image:Hotd06guns.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Rika's customized P226R in the opening credits at the upper left and in the middle.]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD 5-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rika's P226R in her leg holster as she fires her PSG-1.]] | [[Image:HOTD 5-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rika's P226R in her leg holster as she fires her PSG-1.]] | ||
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=== M1911A1 === | === M1911A1 === | ||
Two Right Wing members (or Nationalists) are seen firing a [[M1911A1]]s at the approaching zombie horde during the final battle at the Takagi estate with the zombies. Saya's mother, Yuriko, used one during a training course years ago when she worked on Wall Street, before she met Saya's father, Souichiro. | Two Right Wing members (or Nationalists) are seen firing a [[M1911A1]]s at the approaching zombie horde during the final battle at the Takagi estate with the zombies. Saya's mother, Yuriko, used one during a training course years ago when she worked on Wall Street, before she met Saya's father, Souichiro. | ||
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|none|400px| | [[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:NickelM1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nickel M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:NickelM1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nickel M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD 12-13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A much younger Yuriko training with a stainless M1911A1. Yes, that's Takashi's hair in the foreground at the bottom.]] | [[Image:HOTD 12-13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A much younger Yuriko training with a stainless M1911A1. Yes, that's Takashi's hair in the foreground at the bottom.]] | ||
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=== Ithaca M37 === | === Ithaca M37 === | ||
An [[Ithaca 37]] is found in Rika's household, in a firearms locker which Takashi and Kohta break into. Kohta initially uses it before handing it to Takashi, who uses it as his main weapon for the rest of the show. Kohta instructs Takashi on how to slamfire the M37 (holding the trigger down and pumping the shotgun, causing it to fire as soon as it's back in battery) when the group is cornered at the wire blockade, and Saya uses the dropped M37 later in the same scene. Takashi later uses it a melee weapon after running away from the wire blockade. The M37 is fitted with a rail and Aimpoint CompM2, which is later disabled by the EMP due to it being powered by a 3-Volt Lithium Battery. A couple Nationalists at the Takagi estate are seen using standard M37s. | An [[Ithaca 37]] is found in Rika's household, in a firearms locker which Takashi and Kohta break into. Kohta initially uses it before handing it to Takashi, who uses it as his main weapon for the rest of the show. Kohta instructs Takashi on how to slamfire the M37 (holding the trigger down and pumping the shotgun, causing it to fire as soon as it's back in battery) when the group is cornered at the wire blockade, and Saya uses the dropped M37 later in the same scene. Takashi later uses it a melee weapon after running away from the wire blockade. The M37 is fitted with a rail and Aimpoint CompM2, which is later disabled by the EMP due to it being powered by a 3-Volt Lithium Battery. A couple Nationalists at the Takagi estate are seen using standard M37s. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ithaca 37 - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd06m37.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Happy camper indeed.]] | [[Image:Hotd06m37.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Happy camper indeed.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd06m371.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Takashi pumps the shotgun. It's his first time handling it.]] | [[Image:Hotd06m371.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Takashi pumps the shotgun. It's his first time handling it.]] | ||
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Yakuza members and several civilians are seen running amok with [[Remington Model 870 Shotgun|Remington 870s]]. Another Yakuza gang member is seen using a Remington 870 Field Shotgun with the barrel (presumably) cut down for easier handling. A flashback reveals that Kohta trained with a black 870 while on vacation in the U.S. undergoing a firearm training course. | Yakuza members and several civilians are seen running amok with [[Remington Model 870 Shotgun|Remington 870s]]. Another Yakuza gang member is seen using a Remington 870 Field Shotgun with the barrel (presumably) cut down for easier handling. A flashback reveals that Kohta trained with a black 870 while on vacation in the U.S. undergoing a firearm training course. | ||
[[Image:Remington870NewModel.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with Black Synthetic Furniture - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Remington870NewModel.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with Black Synthetic Furniture - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Remington870Fieldgun.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Remington870Fieldgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Field Gun with raised barrel ribbing and 28" barrel - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd068701.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Kohta receiving training from an "Ex-Delta Force Master Sergeant Blackwater Operator", while on vacation.]] | [[Image:Hotd068701.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Kohta receiving training from an "Ex-Delta Force Master Sergeant Blackwater Operator", while on vacation.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd068702.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Kohta firing the 870 at an outdoor shooting range.]] | [[Image:Hotd068702.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Kohta firing the 870 at an outdoor shooting range.]] | ||
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=== Over and Under Shotgun === | === Over and Under Shotgun === | ||
A citizen is seen firing an [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun#Over and Under Shotgun (O/U)|over and under shotgun]], but fumbles in loading the shells and is promptly surrounded and devoured by zombies. | A citizen is seen firing an [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun#Over and Under Shotgun (O/U)|over and under shotgun]], but fumbles in loading the shells and is promptly surrounded and devoured by zombies. | ||
[[Image:Browning 0-U.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Browning 0-U.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning O/U - 12 gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD 7-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ejecting the first pair of shells.]] | [[Image:HOTD 7-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ejecting the first pair of shells.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd07ds1.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Firing the second pair. Cocky bastard are we?]] | [[Image:Hotd07ds1.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Firing the second pair. Cocky bastard are we?]] | ||
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=== Vz. 83 Skorpion === | === Vz. 83 Skorpion === | ||
Yuriko is seen fighting zombies with a [[SA Vz.61 Skorpion|Vz. 83 Skorpion]] as her primary weapon. She only uses it set to semi-auto, a wise decision considering the number of zombies, and that a headshot is required to kill them. | Yuriko is seen fighting zombies with a [[SA Vz.61 Skorpion|Vz. 83 Skorpion]] as her primary weapon. She only uses it set to semi-auto, a wise decision considering the number of zombies, and that a headshot is required to kill them. | ||
[[Image:Vz83.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Vz83.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Vz. 83 Skorpion w/ 30-round magazine - .380 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD 12-21.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Yuriko hipfires her Vz. 83 Skorpion in semi-automatic while running, and still scores a headshot every time.]] | [[Image:HOTD 12-21.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Yuriko hipfires her Vz. 83 Skorpion in semi-automatic while running, and still scores a headshot every time.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd12vz611.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Yuriko using her Skorpion against the zombie horde, while her husband Souichiro prefers using his sword.]] | [[Image:Hotd12vz611.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Yuriko using her Skorpion against the zombie horde, while her husband Souichiro prefers using his sword.]] | ||
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=== Heckler & Koch MP5 === | === Heckler & Koch MP5 === | ||
Riot Police (機動隊 <i>Kidotai</i>) officers are seen firing [[Heckler & Koch MP5]]s fitted with Aimpoint sights at zombies. They are presumibly MP5Fs, standard issue in reality. | Riot Police (機動隊 <i>Kidotai</i>) officers are seen firing [[Heckler & Koch MP5]]s fitted with Aimpoint sights at zombies. They are presumibly MP5Fs, standard issue in reality. | ||
[[Image:MP5A3_F_stock.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MP5A3_F_stock.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Navy trigger group and MP5F stock - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD_MP5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Riot police officers manning a road block fire their MP5 submachine guns at the approaching zombies.]] | [[Image:HOTD_MP5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Riot police officers manning a road block fire their MP5 submachine guns at the approaching zombies.]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD 4-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|When they shift their aim, the side of the MP5s become visible, showing more of their features.]] | [[Image:HOTD 4-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|When they shift their aim, the side of the MP5s become visible, showing more of their features.]] | ||
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=== Springfield Super Match M1A === | === Springfield Super Match M1A === | ||
A [[M14 Rifle#Super Match M1A|Springfield Super Match M1A]] is found in Rika's household, and is used by Rei as her main weapon. It has an OD stock and is fitted with a standard M14 flash hider (which has a bayonet mount), M14 DMR cheek riser, KAC rail system, custom-fitted lower rail, KAC QD sling mount, Surefire M900V foregrip/light combo, Aimpoint CompM2 red dot sight with a killflash, its magazines are fitted with Magpuls, and the rifle is later fitted with an M6 bayonet to complement Rei's fighting style. As with the CompM2 on the M37, this one is also later disabled by the EMP. In episode 7, Takashi handles the rifle to shoot at zombies about to eat Rei. Kohta, like in the manga, incorrectly calls it an M1A1 with the extra number 1. | A [[M14 Rifle#Super Match M1A|Springfield Super Match M1A]] is found in Rika's household, and is used by Rei as her main weapon. It has an OD stock and is fitted with a standard M14 flash hider (which has a bayonet mount), M14 DMR cheek riser, KAC rail system, custom-fitted lower rail, KAC QD sling mount, Surefire M900V foregrip/light combo, Aimpoint CompM2 red dot sight with a killflash, its magazines are fitted with Magpuls, and the rifle is later fitted with an M6 bayonet to complement Rei's fighting style. As with the CompM2 on the M37, this one is also later disabled by the EMP. In episode 7, Takashi handles the rifle to shoot at zombies about to eat Rei. Kohta, like in the manga, incorrectly calls it an M1A1 with the extra number 1. | ||
[[Image:M1ASM.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1ASM.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield Armory M1A - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Hotdopm1a.JPG|500px|thumb|none|Rei holding the M1A in the opening sequence with Takashi next to her. Note that she keeps the rifle on a one-point sling which is wrapped around the rifle between the stock and pistol grip area, despite the rifle having a QD sling mount attached to the left rail.]] | [[Image:Hotdopm1a.JPG|500px|thumb|none|Rei holding the M1A in the opening sequence with Takashi next to her. Note that she keeps the rifle on a one-point sling which is wrapped around the rifle between the stock and pistol grip area, despite the rifle having a QD sling mount attached to the left rail.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd06m1a3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The M1A with the AR-10(T) and M37 in the locker.]] | [[Image:Hotd06m1a3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The M1A with the AR-10(T) and M37 in the locker.]] | ||
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=== Armalite AR-10(T) === | === Armalite AR-10(T) === | ||
An [[Armalite AR-10#Armalite AR-10 A4|Armalite AR-10(T)]] modified to resemble a [[Knight's Armament SR-25]] is found in Rika's household, and due to the aftermarket parts Kohta initially mistakes for the latter rifle. It is fitted with a Knight's Armament rail system and rail covers, Leupold M3A scope with a sunshade, and a bipod; Kohta uses it as his primary weapon. The author comments Rika seduced an American soldier to import the illegal rifle into Japan via the American military air service, avoiding customs. An error in the English dubbing | An [[Armalite AR-10#Armalite AR-10 A4|Armalite AR-10(T)]] modified to resemble a [[Knight's Armament SR-25]] is found in Rika's household, and due to the aftermarket parts Kohta initially mistakes for the latter rifle. It is fitted with a Knight's Armament rail system and rail covers, Leupold M3A scope with a sunshade, and a bipod; Kohta uses it as his primary weapon. The author comments Rika seduced an American soldier to import the illegal rifle into Japan via the American military air service, avoiding customs. An error in the English dubbing causes Kohta to misidentify it as an "AR-110" instead of an AR-10. | ||
[[Image: Armalite_AR-10(T).jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image: Armalite_AR-10(T).jpg |thumb|none|400px|Armalite AR-10(T) - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:SR25.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SR25.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Knight's Armament - SR-25 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Hotdopar10.JPG|500px|thumb|none|Closeup of the AR-10(T)'s markings in the opening credits.]] | [[Image:Hotdopar10.JPG|500px|thumb|none|Closeup of the AR-10(T)'s markings in the opening credits.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd06ar10m37.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Kohta riding on the Humvee with the AR-10(T) in the opening credits.]][[Image:Hotd06ar101.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Kohta's such a happy camper.]] | [[Image:Hotd06ar10m37.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Kohta riding on the Humvee with the AR-10(T) in the opening credits.]][[Image:Hotd06ar101.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Kohta's such a happy camper.]] | ||
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=== Howa Type 89 === | === Howa Type 89 === | ||
JGSDF soldiers are seen wielding [[Howa Type 89|Howa Type 89s]] as their service rifle, as well as one being used by Kohta in his imaginary FPS. Rika's personal rifle is a highly customized Type 89 with an entire M4A1 front end, including the barrel, front sight, and rail system, as well as an M4A1 LE stock, and is fitted with an Aimpoint CompM2 and Surefire M900 foregrip/light. However, due to the airport battle, where she used this as her primary, not appearing on-screen in the anime, it's only seen in the opening credits. | JGSDF soldiers are seen wielding [[Howa Type 89|Howa Type 89s]] as their service rifle, as well as one being used by Kohta in his imaginary FPS. Rika's personal rifle is a highly customized Type 89 with an entire M4A1 front end, including the barrel, front sight, and rail system, as well as an M4A1 LE stock, and is fitted with an Aimpoint CompM2 and Surefire M900 foregrip/light. However, due to the airport battle, where she used this as her primary, not appearing on-screen in the anime, it's only seen in the opening credits. | ||
[[Image:HowaType89FullStock.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:HowaType89FullStock.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Howa Type 89 - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:Hotd03guns.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Rika's highly customized Type 89 in the opening credits.]] | [[File:Hotd03guns.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Rika's highly customized Type 89 in the opening credits.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd06guns.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Also in the opening credits, the stock of one can be seen at the bottom right, while the bottom part of another can be seen up top.]] | [[Image:Hotd06guns.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Also in the opening credits, the stock of one can be seen at the bottom right, while the bottom part of another can be seen up top.]] | ||
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=== M16A1 === | === M16A1 === | ||
Many Nationalists are seen firing [[M16#M16A1 Rifle|M16A1s]] at the approaching zombie horde during the final battle at the Takagi Estate. | Many Nationalists are seen firing [[M16#M16A1 Rifle|M16A1s]] at the approaching zombie horde during the final battle at the Takagi Estate. | ||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd1216a11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Nationalist member guards the remaining survivors with an M16A1 as the zombie horde approaches.]] | [[Image:Hotd1216a11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Nationalist member guards the remaining survivors with an M16A1 as the zombie horde approaches.]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd1216a12.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The two Nationalist members alongside Takagi's father are seen armed with M16A1s as they prepare to take on the zombie horde.]] | [[Image:Hotd1216a12.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The two Nationalist members alongside Takagi's father are seen armed with M16A1s as they prepare to take on the zombie horde.]] | ||
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=== Heckler & Koch PSG-1 === | === Heckler & Koch PSG-1 === | ||
Rika uses a [[Heckler & Koch G3#Heckler & Koch PSG-1|Heckler & Koch PSG-1]] fitted with a Harris bipod in her role as a Special Assault Team sniper, clearing an airport of zombies wandering around its runways. Very notable is that she correctly fires the full load of six rounds in this scene; proper magazine capacities are usually the first thing ignored in fiction, however attention to detail in this regard is seen throughout the show. | Rika uses a [[Heckler & Koch G3#Heckler & Koch PSG-1|Heckler & Koch PSG-1]] fitted with a Harris bipod in her role as a Special Assault Team sniper, clearing an airport of zombies wandering around its runways. Very notable is that she correctly fires the full load of six rounds in this scene; proper magazine capacities are usually the first thing ignored in fiction, however attention to detail in this regard is seen throughout the show. | ||
[[Image:H&KPSG01.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:H&KPSG01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch PSG-1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd06guns.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The H&K PSG-1 at the bottom in the opening credits.]] | [[Image:Hotd06guns.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The H&K PSG-1 at the bottom in the opening credits.]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD_PSG_1.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Rika aiming the PSG-1 at zombie stragglers. This shot was made from two screencaps (thus the extra sun rays), and the camera pans slightly down (thus the small blank parts in the bottom left/top right), but the rifle looks excellent!]] | [[Image:HOTD_PSG_1.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Rika aiming the PSG-1 at zombie stragglers. This shot was made from two screencaps (thus the extra sun rays), and the camera pans slightly down (thus the small blank parts in the bottom left/top right), but the rifle looks excellent!]] | ||
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The [[FN MAG#M240 Machine Gun|M240C machine gun]] is coaxially mounted on both the LAV-25 IFV and M1 Abrams MBT seen in Times Square in a "CMN" news report. | The [[FN MAG#M240 Machine Gun|M240C machine gun]] is coaxially mounted on both the LAV-25 IFV and M1 Abrams MBT seen in Times Square in a "CMN" news report. | ||
[[Image:M240C.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M240C machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M240C.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M240C machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD 3-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:HOTD 3-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Though not visible from this angle, both armored vehicles would have a coaxial M240C.]] | ||
=== M242 Bushmaster === | === M242 Bushmaster === | ||
The [[M242 Bushmaster chaingun]] is the main gun of the LAV-25. | The [[M242 Bushmaster chaingun]] is the main gun of the LAV-25. | ||
[[Image:M242 25mm gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M242 Bushmaster chaingun - 25mm]] | [[Image:M242 25mm gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M242 Bushmaster chaingun - 25mm]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD 3-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:HOTD 3-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The LAV-25 is on the left. The soldiers' rifles are not identifiable, but the both are firing them, as the muzzle flashes and shell casings are visible.]] | ||
=== Sumitomo Minimi === | === Sumitomo Minimi === | ||
A Sumitomo Minimi, the Japanese-licensed version of the [[FN Minimi]], is seen mounted on a JGSDF Type 82 reconnaissance vehicle. | A Sumitomo Minimi, the Japanese-licensed version of the [[FN Minimi]], is seen mounted on a JGSDF Type 82 reconnaissance vehicle. | ||
[[Image:M249 FN MINIMI DA-SC-85-11586 c1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M249 FN MINIMI DA-SC-85-11586 c1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN Minimi - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD_JGSDF_2.jpg|500px|thumb|none|A Sumitomo Minimi mounted on top of a Type 82 at a roadblock.]] | [[Image:HOTD_JGSDF_2.jpg|500px|thumb|none|A Sumitomo Minimi mounted on top of a Type 82 at a roadblock.]] | ||
=== Sumitomo Type 74 === | === Sumitomo Type 74 === | ||
A [[Sumitomo NTK-62|Type 74]] is mounted on a JGSDF Type 10 MBT as its coaxial machine gun. | A [[Sumitomo NTK-62|Type 74]] is mounted on a JGSDF Type 10 MBT as its coaxial machine gun. | ||
[[Image:Type74MG.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Type74MG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vehicle-mounted Type 74 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd05m2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The port for the Type 74 is seen beside the main cannon of a Type 10 MBT manning a roadblock in Saya's explanation of the zombie outbreak in Japan.]] | [[Image:Hotd05m2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The port for the Type 74 is seen beside the main cannon of a Type 10 MBT manning a roadblock in Saya's explanation of the zombie outbreak in Japan.]] | ||
=== Sumitomo M2 === | === Sumitomo M2 === | ||
A Sumitomo M2, the Japanese-licensed version of the [[Browning M2]], is seen mounted on a JGSDF Type 10 MBT. | A Sumitomo M2, the Japanese-licensed version of the [[Browning M2]], is seen mounted on a JGSDF Type 10 MBT. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2 - 12.7x99mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Hotd05m2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Sumitomo M2 mounted on a Type 10 MBT.]] | [[Image:Hotd05m2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Sumitomo M2 mounted on a Type 10 MBT.]] | ||
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[[Image:M61vulcan.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M61 Vulcan - 20mm]] | [[Image:M61vulcan.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M61 Vulcan - 20mm]] | ||
[[Image:Phalanx.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Phalanx CIWS - 20mm]] | [[Image:Phalanx.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Phalanx CIWS - 20mm]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD 12-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:HOTD 12-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The JDS Kongou (DDG-173) has a pair of Phalanx installations, one just forward of the bridge and the other just forward of the helipad.]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD 12-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:HOTD 12-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Kongou's forward Phalanx again as it fires an SM-3 anti-ballistic missile missile. The SM-3 is named as such in the show.]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD 12-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:HOTD 12-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) is also fitted with a pair of Phalanxes.]] | ||
[[Image:SM3 from JDS Kongo.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SM3 from JDS Kongo.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Here's the ''real'' JDS Kongou firing an SM-3; even better is that this photo is used for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Self-Defense_Forces#Anti-ballistic_missile_deployment Wikipedia's "Anti-ballistic missile deployment" entry on the Japan Self-Defense Forces page]]] | ||
== Opening Credits == | == Opening Credits == | ||
A few guns appear only in the opening credits. | A few guns appear only in the opening credits. | ||
[[Image:Hotd04guns.JPG|thumb|none| | [[Image:Hotd04guns.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Top to bottom, the rifles are an [[AUG]], an [[AK-47]], an [[M16|AR-15 variant]], and another AUG. The pistols are an [[M1911 pistol series|M1911]], a revolver, and another M1911.]] | ||
[[Image:HOTD 0-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:HOTD 0-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mi-24 Hinds with their [[Yakushev-Borzov Yak-B|Yak-B]] chin guns.]] | ||
Revision as of 19:25, 3 August 2014
The world is overtaken with a very deadly disease that turns humans into zombies. In Japan, several students of Fujimi High School, and the school nurse, band together to survive the present apocalypse. The story follows Takashi Komuro, one of the students who survived the initial outbreak.
The following weapons were used in the anime High School of the Dead:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 37
Takashi Komuro and Rei Miyamoto find two Smith & Wesson Model 37s on a pair of dead police officers, though one has its handle broken (the broken one is not seen on screen). Takashi comments on the gun having only five shots as most revolvers have six, and while inexperienced with firearms, knows to keep his finger off the trigger when not intending to shoot. Takashi later hands the revolver to Kohta Hirano due to the latter's expertise with firearms. Several police officers are seen firing their M37s at zombies trying to breach their roadblocks and a senior officer uses his to execute an anarchist inciting a unruly mob on live television. The author commented on how the Nambu Model 60 was no longer the official sidearm for all Japanese police officers and therefore chose the Smith & Wesson to show the unique choice of weapon for each department. This is correct since the NPA imported Model 37s from America to outfit officers who are going to be armed with revolvers.
Luger P08
Saya Takagi's mother, Yuriko Takagi, hands her daughter a Navy model Luger P08, complete with a 32 round "snail" drum magazine and a stock (both more commonly used on the long barrel Artillery model). Kohta notes that it's one made for the Dutch military, and in the manga the marking associated with that is visible on the ejection port section.
SIG-Sauer P226R
In Episode 8; "The Dead Way Home", a Secret Service agent uses SIG P226Rs to gun down zombies trying to reach the wounded President and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs alongside a few remaining staff members on board Air Force One. Another staff member armed with a P226R uses it to shoot the wounded Chairman in the head upon the latter's request after he shows signs of zombification. Rika Minami uses a P226R fitted with a scope mount, small red dot sight, and flashlight as her sidearm, however because the battle at the offshore airport didn't happen on-screen in the anime, it's only seen in the opening sequence and in her leg holster.
Browning M1910
Yuriko's Browning M1910 is seen in the opening sequence, and it is seen in the show proper in her leg holster.
M1911A1
Two Right Wing members (or Nationalists) are seen firing a M1911A1s at the approaching zombie horde during the final battle at the Takagi estate with the zombies. Saya's mother, Yuriko, used one during a training course years ago when she worked on Wall Street, before she met Saya's father, Souichiro.
Shotguns
Ithaca M37
An Ithaca 37 is found in Rika's household, in a firearms locker which Takashi and Kohta break into. Kohta initially uses it before handing it to Takashi, who uses it as his main weapon for the rest of the show. Kohta instructs Takashi on how to slamfire the M37 (holding the trigger down and pumping the shotgun, causing it to fire as soon as it's back in battery) when the group is cornered at the wire blockade, and Saya uses the dropped M37 later in the same scene. Takashi later uses it a melee weapon after running away from the wire blockade. The M37 is fitted with a rail and Aimpoint CompM2, which is later disabled by the EMP due to it being powered by a 3-Volt Lithium Battery. A couple Nationalists at the Takagi estate are seen using standard M37s.
Remington 870
Yakuza members and several civilians are seen running amok with Remington 870s. Another Yakuza gang member is seen using a Remington 870 Field Shotgun with the barrel (presumably) cut down for easier handling. A flashback reveals that Kohta trained with a black 870 while on vacation in the U.S. undergoing a firearm training course.
Over and Under Shotgun
A citizen is seen firing an over and under shotgun, but fumbles in loading the shells and is promptly surrounded and devoured by zombies.
Remington 1100
What looks like a Remington 1100 is used by a Nationalist member outside the Takagi estate. It differs in a few details, mainly that enormous front sight ring.
Submachine Guns
Vz. 83 Skorpion
Yuriko is seen fighting zombies with a Vz. 83 Skorpion as her primary weapon. She only uses it set to semi-auto, a wise decision considering the number of zombies, and that a headshot is required to kill them.
Heckler & Koch MP5
Riot Police (機動隊 Kidotai) officers are seen firing Heckler & Koch MP5s fitted with Aimpoint sights at zombies. They are presumibly MP5Fs, standard issue in reality.
Rifles
Springfield Super Match M1A
A Springfield Super Match M1A is found in Rika's household, and is used by Rei as her main weapon. It has an OD stock and is fitted with a standard M14 flash hider (which has a bayonet mount), M14 DMR cheek riser, KAC rail system, custom-fitted lower rail, KAC QD sling mount, Surefire M900V foregrip/light combo, Aimpoint CompM2 red dot sight with a killflash, its magazines are fitted with Magpuls, and the rifle is later fitted with an M6 bayonet to complement Rei's fighting style. As with the CompM2 on the M37, this one is also later disabled by the EMP. In episode 7, Takashi handles the rifle to shoot at zombies about to eat Rei. Kohta, like in the manga, incorrectly calls it an M1A1 with the extra number 1.
Armalite AR-10(T)
An Armalite AR-10(T) modified to resemble a Knight's Armament SR-25 is found in Rika's household, and due to the aftermarket parts Kohta initially mistakes for the latter rifle. It is fitted with a Knight's Armament rail system and rail covers, Leupold M3A scope with a sunshade, and a bipod; Kohta uses it as his primary weapon. The author comments Rika seduced an American soldier to import the illegal rifle into Japan via the American military air service, avoiding customs. An error in the English dubbing causes Kohta to misidentify it as an "AR-110" instead of an AR-10.
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Howa Type 89
JGSDF soldiers are seen wielding Howa Type 89s as their service rifle, as well as one being used by Kohta in his imaginary FPS. Rika's personal rifle is a highly customized Type 89 with an entire M4A1 front end, including the barrel, front sight, and rail system, as well as an M4A1 LE stock, and is fitted with an Aimpoint CompM2 and Surefire M900 foregrip/light. However, due to the airport battle, where she used this as her primary, not appearing on-screen in the anime, it's only seen in the opening credits.
M16A1
Many Nationalists are seen firing M16A1s at the approaching zombie horde during the final battle at the Takagi Estate.
Sniper Rifles
Heckler & Koch PSG-1
Rika uses a Heckler & Koch PSG-1 fitted with a Harris bipod in her role as a Special Assault Team sniper, clearing an airport of zombies wandering around its runways. Very notable is that she correctly fires the full load of six rounds in this scene; proper magazine capacities are usually the first thing ignored in fiction, however attention to detail in this regard is seen throughout the show.
Machine Guns
M240C
The M240C machine gun is coaxially mounted on both the LAV-25 IFV and M1 Abrams MBT seen in Times Square in a "CMN" news report.
M242 Bushmaster
The M242 Bushmaster chaingun is the main gun of the LAV-25.
Sumitomo Minimi
A Sumitomo Minimi, the Japanese-licensed version of the FN Minimi, is seen mounted on a JGSDF Type 82 reconnaissance vehicle.
Sumitomo Type 74
A Type 74 is mounted on a JGSDF Type 10 MBT as its coaxial machine gun.
Sumitomo M2
A Sumitomo M2, the Japanese-licensed version of the Browning M2, is seen mounted on a JGSDF Type 10 MBT.
M61 Vulcan
M61 Vulcans are seen in Phalanx installations on Japanese and American warships.
Opening Credits
A few guns appear only in the opening credits.
