The God of High School follows Jin Mo-Ri, a Taekwondo expert competing in a martial arts tournament where the winner receives any wish. Despite MAPPA's exceptional animation and fluid fight choreography, the 13-episode adaptation struggles with poor pacing by condensing over 100 webtoon chapters. While visually spectacular with outstanding sound design, the series suffers from underdeveloped characters and confusing worldbuilding, ultimately becoming a hollow showcase of "what could've been."
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The God of High School delivers a martial arts spectacle where Jin Mo-Ri, a Taekwondo prodigy, battles for a wish in Korea's ultimate tournament. The anime's standouts include flashy hand-drawn animation, engaging music, and colorful character designs. While the plot pacing and adaptation changes divide fans of the original manhwa, the fun character dynamics and energetic fight scenes keep viewers hooked for every episode.