The Misfit of Demon King Academy
TV Series2020–present · 2 seasons · 13 episodes · Returning

The Misfit of Demon King Academy

Taste attributes: action & adventureanimationsci-fi & fantasymonster/alien/supernaturalcomedyfantasyadventurefastfresh & originallightimaginaryintricatelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemanding

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Boxlist takeOtherworldly and very fast: a sweeping animated series, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like pace over patience.

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Quality rating

8.6 /10

TMDB · 534 votes

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Seasons

Season 1

· 2020 · 13 episodesTrailer for Season 1 (YouTube) ↗

A demon mage reincarnates into the body of his descendant hoping to find an era where he can have some peace and quiet. He ends up going to a school run by his significantly weaker descendants.

Episodes (13)
  1. 1The Misfit of Demon King Academy4 Jul 2020

    "Listen up, my beloved descendants. Your founding ancestor has returned." The most powerful Demon King in history, Anos, known for his tyrannical rule 2000 years ago, has been reincarnated. Entrance exams are being held at the Demon King Academy where they train his descendants to be his successor and become Demon…

  2. 2The Witch of Destruction11 Jul 2020

    Though he is the founding ancestor and possesses enormous magical powers, Anos is cast as a misfit at the Academy. Unperturbed by this unjust treatment, he continues to demonstrate his overwhelming powers and takes part in the team competition exam as a leader. His classmates mock him for being a hybrid, and the only…

  3. 3Sasha’s True Intentions18 Jul 2020

    "One last thing, I’m glad I got to meet you." Without being able to understand Sasha’s true intent behind these final words, much time has passed, and Ivis, one of the Seven Elder Demon Emperors, holds a special class at the Demon King Academy called the Great Magic Training. The Seven Elder Demon Emperors are seven…

  4. 415th Birthday25 Jul 2020

    Misha confesses the shocking truth that, "At midnight on my 15th birthday, I’m going to disappear." Misha was never supposed to exist in this world in the first place, but due to Ivis Necron’s magic, she was living a transient life. She had resigned to her fate that she will only live for 15 years, but Anos tells her…

  5. 5The Transfer Student1 Aug 2020

    Shortly after Anos’ encounter with Misha and Sasha as well as his battle with Ivis, a transfer student named Ray enters the Demon Academy. As the Master of Magic Sword and powerful enough to defeat the Seven Elder Demon Emperors, Ray makes it clear that he wants to join a team with a capable leader, and requests to…

  6. 6Magic Sword Tournament8 Aug 2020

    In recognition of their accomplishments in the team competition exam, Anos welcomes Lay and Misa to his team. The team gathers at Anos’ home to celebrate, but shortly after, Lay and Anos are announced as participants in the Magic Sword Tournament. Lay rejoices at the chance for a rematch with Anos, but Anos suspects…

  7. 7Mother’s Words15 Aug 2020

    Anos resolves to defeat the Royalists no matter what tricks they have up their sleeve. He uses the sword received from his father Gusta to fight in his first match in the Magic Sword Tournament. Meanwhile in the dressing room, Lay clutches his chest. Sensing that something is wrong with Lay, Anos speculates that…

  8. 8The Final Duel22 Aug 2020

    Anos and Lay battle head-to-head at the Dilhade Magic Sword Tournament finals. With Sheila being taken hostage, the two are unable to fight at their full potential and come to a decision. Just as the showdown reaches its climax, a huge Magic Circle appears in the arena. The scenery around Anos and Lay begins to…

  9. 9The Mystery of the Hero Academy29 Aug 2020

    After the Magic Sword Tournament, Anos and the other students visit Azeshion in the Human Realm for an educational exchange with the Hero Academy. While they individually explore the city, Anos heads to the Hero Academy saying that he wants to research something. The academy is off-limits to outsiders, but without…

  10. 10Inter-Academy Exams5 Sep 2020

    Anos and the students from the Demon King Academy participate in their first day of inter-academy exchange with the Hero Academy. However, the students from the Demon King Academy soon find out that the inter-academy exchange is in name only, and they are met with outright hostility. Revest, a third-year student at…

  11. 11The Glow of Life12 Sep 2020

    Round 2 of the inter-academy exams begins. After Revest’s deplorable defeat against Heine, Anos and his team battle with the students of the Hero Academy. Anos says that he will think of a strategy if it becomes necessary, and clashes head-on with his enemies using his vast Magic Powers. However, due to a magic…

  12. 12Taboo Magic19 Sep 2020

    "Please, the only person who can stop Zeshia is me." Anos carries Misha, who is on the brink of death after being attacked by Diego, to an inner room of the temple. Eleonore is waiting there and claims that she is "the embodiment of magic itself." She explains the meaning behind this and exposes the madness that has…

  13. 13Let the World Be Filled With Love26 Sep 2020

    Everything started two thousand years ago. The situation suddenly shifts when the true identity of the man in the black mask, Avos Dilhevia, is revealed. Even after two thousand years, the wounds caused by the endless conflict between demons and humans have not been healed. The Demon King of Tyranny, Anos Voldigoad…

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What lines up

  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
  • Pace: Fast, where this profile leans slow

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Synopsis

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.

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Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

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Details

Genre
Action & Adventure
Year
2020
Episode length
24 min
Status
Returning
Studio
Kadokawa
Taste scores
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