Origin
Creation
Alice Maresato (?????, Maresato Arisu) is a main character of the manga/anime series Highschool of the Dead that was written by Daisuke Sato and illustrated by Shouji Sato. The series first began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten’s Monthly Dragon Age magazine in July 2006.
Her first appearance was in Hightschool of the Dead Volume 2 CH. 7. “DEAD Night and DEAD Ruck”, and her first anime appearance was in Highschool of the Dead – Episode 7 “DEAD Night and the DEAD Ruck”. In the anime production, Alice is seen in the end credits of Episode 6 in the updated photo of the protagonist group of survivors and is heard during the preview for Episode 6. Her character in the Japanese series is voiced by Ayana Taketatsu , and the U.S. dub produced by Section 23 is done by Brittney Karbowski.
The subtitles of the official translations that were being posted on Anime Network translated her name as Arisu Meresato and this was also used in the English dubs. The Yen Press publication spells her name as Alice.
Character Evolution
Alice’s personality is innocent and passive. She’s the only member of the group that tends keep a cheerful attitude despite all their troubles and the loss of her parents. Looking up to everyone in the group as a bigger brother and sister, she is unwilling to leave them even if it’s for her own safety.
- Age: 7
- Hair: Pink
- Eyes: Purple
- Height: unknown
- Weight: unknown
Alice is often seen playing around with a small dog named Zeke whom they had picked up while saving Alice, and all the members of the survivors have bonded with her. Many look to try and keep the darkness of the world from her. Saya and Alice have a very sister-like relationship. Saya can tend to be strict at times with her but also gave her the nickname of “Munchkin”. While staying at a local mall, Alice was able to get a bike and showed remarkable skill in performing stunts. It was also here that Alice and Saya selected new more practical clothes for their journey.
Major Story Arcs
In the Dead of the Night
Weapons
Alice is not a fighter of the group, and many in Takashi’s group goes to great lengths to prevent her from ever having to fight. While they took refuge in a local mall, Asami Nakaoka, a police officer, gave Alice some firecrackers that she could use to distracted Them if she was ever cornered.