High Card is the perfect anime for those who love anime series like Bungou Stray Dogs, Baccano, or Karneval. But if you prefer watching something other than Mafia/Government-related content and a fast-paced action story, High Card anime might not be your cup of tea.
High Card dropped on the internet with a bang and is getting popular among teenagers and adults alike. As of 1st March 2023, it has a 7.27 rating in MAL, which is above the average anime shows with a rating of 6. High Card is a spy-like Japanese multimedia franchise created by Homura Kawamoto, Hikaru Muno, and TMS Entertainment. High Card consists of manga series, novel series, drama CDs, plus an anime adaptation TV series by Studio Hibari.
The first episode premiered in January 2023, creating a buzz on the internet with its poker-like theme. While previewing the anime series at Anime NYC in November 2022, Kawamoto and Muno admitted that the Kingsman movies inspired the High Card. Kingsman is a British movie filled with action and comedy; we recommend you check it out if you are a fan of spy movies.
They also revealed that the reason behind setting up a fictional kingdom outside of Japan was to make it appealing to audiences around the world. We do not blame you for getting hooked to the screen after watching a few episodes. All the release dates and timings of High Card episodes are below.
High Card – Sneak Peek
The plot is based on a private deck of 52 “X-Playing Cards”, each of which can bestow superpowers to the users who possess them. These 52 cards were guarded by the family of the kingdom of Fourland until one day; it gets stolen and scattered across the world. A thief named Finn is seen pick-pocketing and stealing using his wits and trickery. , his main motive is to raise funds for the orphanage before the landlord forces them out.
Finn gets inducted into High Card, a special organisation the King created to recover the 52 cards. High Card hides their identity and works undercover as a salesman for Pinochle car company. High Card needs to find the cards before other rivals and deal with the threats of the Klondike Mafia, as Klondike will try to crush them to get their hands on the cards for their nefarious activities.
High Card Episode Release Dates
High Card will have 12 episodes in total. The episodes will release every Monday for most of the places. The confirmed release dates of upcoming episodes have been shared below, and we hope this will help you schedule your day so that you can take time out for the latest episodes.
- 1 One Shot – Mon Jan 09, 2023
- 2 Make a Choice – Mon Jan 16, 2023
- 3 Crazy Rich – Mon Jan 23, 2023
- 4 Samurai Girl – Mon Jan 30, 2023
- 5 Power Game – Mon Feb 06, 2023
- 6 Take Back Five – Mon Feb 13, 2023
- 7 Love & Fake – Mon Feb 20, 2023
- 8 Episode 8 – Mon Feb 27, 2023
- 9 Episode 9 – Mon Mar 06, 2023
- 10 Episode 10 – Mon Mar 13, 2023
- 11 Episode 11 – Mon Mar 20, 2023
- 12 Episode 12 – Mon Mar 27, 2023
The dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances, but if everything stays the same, the High Card finale will air its final episode on March 27, 2023.
High Card Episode Release Timings
We know that some people can be busy and also anime enthusiasts. For them, the least we could do is share the timings. Below is the list of timings for different time zones. Each episode will be 25 minutes duration.
- Pacific Standard Time: 3 am
- Central Standard Time: 5 am
- Eastern Standard Time: 6 am
- Greenwich Mean Time: 11 am
- Japan Standard Time: 8 pm
- Indian Standard Time: 4.30 pm
- Central European Time: 12 am
- Australian Central Daylight Time: 9.30 pm
- Philippines time: 7 pm
Where to Watch High Card?
High Card will be broadcasted in Japan at 8 pm on local channels like Tokyo MX, Sun Tv, etc. People not residing in Japan can check out the anime on Crunchyroll/ Hulu.
High Card Short Review
I watched most of the episodes of High Card, and it has a lot of potentials to shine. The premise is fun, and the system is not complex like other spy anime. The animation is great, considering a small studio created it.
You will experience emotional beats in the spy flick of different characters. After episode 5, everything turns dark and grim; if you are unprepared to watch some blood and gore scenes, this might not be for you.
Conclusion
The focus is on moving the plot forward, so the past incidents will not be as much detailed as one would expect them to be. The ratings and reviews may change depending on how the upcoming episodes turn out.
How many stars would you rate High Card anime? Let me know through the comments section below.
Nadia Zabin is a dynamic writer interested in exploring different genres and writing styles. She has profound knowledge of anime and manga culture making her an indispensable source of information. She has been writing about anime since a coon’s age and is always on the lookout for ways to share her knowledge and zest with others.
