The Misfit of Demon King Academy
The Misfit of Demon King Academy
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The Misfit of Demon King Academy

8.4
Yr 2020
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

Anos Voldigord was a tyrannical Demon King that eradicated humans, spirits, and even the gods, but became bored of eternal warfare and reincarnated with dreams of a peaceful world. However, what awaited him in reincarnation after 2000 years were descendants who became too weak after being accustomed to peace, and all sorts of magic that deteriorated to the extreme. Anos enters Demon King Academy that gathers and educates those who are viewed as the reincarnation of the Demon King, but the academy could not see through his true powers and ends up branding him as a misfit.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Critical reception for The Misfit of Demon King Academy is mixed, largely defined by the show's departure from standard expectations. While some viewers appreciate its eccentric world-building and the charismatic, overpowered nature of its protagonist, others find the narrative complexity inconsistent. The series is noted for having themes that may surpass the expectations of its core audience, particularly regarding the societal impact of long-term peace following a war.

However, potential viewers should be cautioned that the show features significant amounts of gore and fantasy violence, alongside some nudity. While the anime may present itself with a tone that suggests a younger demographic, the intensity and nature of the combat indicate it is aimed at a more mature audience.

“If you want to watch a fantasy anime with an eccentric world, fun powers, and a charismatic protagonist, you should check this one out.”

“The series has lots of fantasy and gory violence.”

“I do believe that its core audience may not be capable of understanding the various themes the show tackles.”

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Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 14
Longest run 41 eps
Tatsuhisa Suzuki
Tatsuhisa Suzuki
as Anos Voldigoad (voice)
13 episodes
Takuma Terashima
Takuma Terashima
as Lay Glanzudlii (voice)
37 episodes
Shinobu Matsumoto
Shinobu Matsumoto
as Gusta (voice)
17 episodes
Sayumi Watabe
Sayumi Watabe
as Eleonore Bianca (voice)
37 episodes
Aki Toyosaki
Aki Toyosaki
as Izabella (voice)
18 episodes
Ami Koshimizu
Ami Koshimizu
as Emilia Ludowell (voice)
21 episodes
Kana Asumi
Kana Asumi
as Great Spirit Leno (voice)
24 episodes
Tomori Kusunoki
Tomori Kusunoki
as Misha Necron (voice)
38 episodes
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Nene Hieda as Misa Ilioroagu (voice) 41 episodes Wataru Hatano as Shin Reglia (voice) 26 episodes Misaki Kuno as Zeshia Bianca (voice) 26 episodes Yuuichirou Umehara as Anos Voldigoad (voice) 35 episodes Yuko Natsuyoshi as Sasha Necron (voice) 39 episodes Rikiya Koyama as Erdomaid Dittijohn (voice) 25 episodes Tetsu Inada as Gaios Anzem (voice) 4 episodes Kohsuke Toriumi as Ydol Anzeo (voice) 3 episodes Ayako Kawasumi as Sheila (voice) 2 episodes Ai Kakuma as Menou Historia (voice) 6 episodes Ryohei Kimura as Ledriano Kanon Azeschen (voice) 11 episodes Makoto Furukawa as Laos Kanon Jilfor (voice) 10 episodes Rie Kugimiya as Heine Kanon Iorg (voice) 9 episodes Ryota Osaka as Kanon (voice) 5 episodes Hochu Otsuka as Melheis Boran (voice) 8 episodes Junichi Suwabe as Medoin Garsa (voice) 2 episodes Shin-ichiro Miki as Zoro Angart (voice) 2 episodes Hikaru Midorikawa as Eldora Zaia (voice) 2 episodes Kisho Taniyama as Avos Dilhevia (voice) 2 episodes Mitsuru Miyamoto as Diego Kanon Ijaysica (voice) 4 episodes Jouji Nakata as Narration (voice) 2 episodes Tarusuke Shingaki as Krut Ludowell (voice) 4 episodes Ryotaro Okiayu as Ivis Necron (voice) 7 episodes Tomomi Mineuchi as Carsa Kurnoah (voice) 9 episodes Yuuka Amemiya as Shelia Nijem (voice) 19 episodes Madoka Asahina as Jessica Arnet (voice) 19 episodes Kaori Ishihara as Ellen Mihais (voice) 18 episodes Akio Otsuka as Jerga (voice) 4 episodes Yume Miyamoto as Xia Minsheng (voice) 18 episodes Sayuri Yahagi as Owl (voice) 2 episodes Sachiko Kojima as Owl (voice) 4 episodes Teppei Uenishi as Male in White Uniform (voice) 9 episodes Shinya Takahashi as Hero Soldier (voice) 6 episodes Genta Nakamura as Male in Black Uniform (voice) 8 episodes Haruka Shiraishi as Nono Inota (voice) 26 episodes Sayumi Suzushiro as Himka Houra (voice) 24 episodes Wataru Komada as Revest Aynie (voice) 5 episodes Yuko Ono as Maia Zemt (voice) 19 episodes Katsuyuki Konishi as Elio Ludowell (voice) 3 episodes Yuuya Uchida as Heavenly Father God NousGalia (voice) 2 episodes Koki Uchiyama as Gerad Azrema (voice) 3 episodes Kazuki Miyagi as Male in Black Uniform (voice) 6 episodes Taku Yashiro as Ziek Ozma (voice) 3 episodes Yuya Hirose as Zabro Gaze (voice) 2 episodes Shizuka Ishigami as Rinka Theornes (voice) 2 episodes Shou Okumura as Male in Black Uniform (voice) 22 episodes Kouhei Yanagi as Male in Black Uniform (voice) 20 episodes Kanae Itou as Lena (voice) 9 episodes Mugihito as Great Tree of Education Enyunien (voice) 5 episodes Hiroyuki Yoshino as Gilysiris Dello (voice) 2 episodes Hiroki Yasumoto as Eges Code (voice) 4 episodes Shizuka Itoh as Kyhilam Jiste (voice) 2 episodes Makoto Koichi as Gigadeas (voice) 3 episodes Shota Hayama as Ramon Iver (voice) 4 episodes Mayuko Kazama as Carsa Kurnoah (voice) 16 episodes Sakura Nakamura as Luche (voice) 2 episodes Yoshiko Sakakibara as Great War Tree Migelonov (voice) 3 episodes Ryo Sugisaki as Eight Song Sage (voice) 2 episodes Masafumi Kobatake as Man (voice) 3 episodes Nao Toyama as Arcana (voice) 9 episodes Toshihiko Seki as Ahide Alobo Agatze (voice) 6 episodes Chafurin as Zamira Engelo Gairadite (voice) 4 episodes Yu Wakabayashi as Draconid (voice) 7 episodes Saho Shirasu as Naya (voice) 5 episodes Satoshi Hino as Golroana Delo Giordal (voice) 3 episodes Koji Marunaka as Draconid (voice) 4 episodes Toshiyuki Morikawa as Ceris Voldigoad (voice) 3 episodes
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Keywords

magic reincarnation demon school life anime magic school based on light novel
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Details

First Aired
July 04, 2020
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
870