Prison School

At Hachimitsu Private Academy, the once elite all girls school on the outskirts of Tokyo, a new policy allows boys to enroll. On day one, Kiyoshi Fujino learns he is one of only five boys among thousands of girls, and his first impressions are overwhelming. The school's strict rules, glossy hallways, and the sheer number of students turn simple interactions into high stakes social theater. The boys quickly discover that coeducation does not equal equality; they’re fenced in by gossip, pranks, and elaborate schemes. The result is a brisk, irreverent comedy built on raunchy setups and misadventures.

Released in 2015 as an animated adaptation of Akira Hiramoto's manga, the show was created with Michiko Yokote among its team. The voice cast includes Hiroshi Kamiya as Kiyoshi Fujino, Daisuke Namikawa as Jouji Nezu, Kazuyuki Okitsu as Reiji Andou, Takehito 'Gakuto' Morokuzu voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi, and Kenichi Suzumura as Shingo Wakamoto, adding energy to the humor.

Prison School has sparked discussion about gender and power in anime, turning its raunchy premise into a talking point in fan communities. Its blunt humor and outrageous schemes earned memes and fan art, showing that it leans into discomfort rather than softening the punchlines. The show’s boundary pushing attracted a passionate fanbase and sparked dialogue about how far comedy can go in depicting adolescence.

Critical reception leaned into its bold premise and fast pace, noting sharp satirical edges beneath the crude humor. The show toys with authority figures, peer pressure, and sexual awakening, delivering a high energy look at adolescence that lands with both shock and a wink. Some viewers praise its willingness to flip gender norms on their heads while others question the line between joke and exploitation.

Awards: The anime Prison School does not have major Oscar, Emmy, or Golden Globes nominations. It did receive recognition from fans and niche anime circles for its bold humor, but nothing on the scale of mainstream awards.