Ep 2. Escape from the Dead

In High School of the Dead season 1 episode 2, titled "Escape from the Dead," the group of survivors led by Takashi continues their journey to find their families and seek refuge from the chaotic and zombie-infested world around them. The episode begins with a flashback to the initial outbreak when a panicked mob formed outside a police barricade, leading to the infection spreading rapidly throughout the city.

As the group makes their way through the streets, they come across a group of survivors who have taken shelter in a shopping mall. This group includes two high school girls, Alice and Shizuka, who are the latest additions to Takashi's group. Shizuka, a nurse before the outbreak, reveals that she has been keeping an eye on a patient who is being held captive in a nearby hospital.

Takashi decides to rescue the patient, hoping that it may lead them to a secure location. He and a few others set out to infiltrate the hospital, where they are immediately faced with hordes of zombies. Takashi's quick thinking and bravery leads them to the patient, and they soon discover that he knows the location of a police station where survivors have gathered.

The group makes their way to the police station, but not without encountering more zombies and narrowly escaping death. Upon their arrival, they are greeted by a group of heavily armed survivors who are skeptical of their intentions. The episode ends with Takashi and his group being allowed inside after proving their worth in a tense showdown with the armed survivors.

Overall, "Escape from the Dead" is a thrilling episode that showcases the dangers and obstacles faced by the survivors in the new world they find themselves in. The addition of new characters and the introduction of new story lines makes for an engaging episode that leaves viewers eagerly anticipating the next one.