The official website for The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human anime has unveiled a main trailer, key visual, and announced a premiere window in July.
The trailer gives a sneak peek of the opening song Ctrl C by KOHTA YAMAMOTO feat. Shun Ikegai. Furthermore, a cast update announces Kentarou Tone joining as Jiron, a subordinate of the main protagonist Ike.
The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human anime is adapted from light novels penned by Ryousuke Hata and illustrated by KUMA.
It revolves around Ike, leader of the Demon King Army’s Seventh Corps, who harbors a secret he’s a reincarnated human, not a demon.
Originally published under Futabasha’s Monster Bunko label, the light novel series debuted in September 2016 and concluded in 2018 after five volumes.
Its popularity spawned a manga adaptation by Anajiro. The story initially surfaced as a web novel on Shousetsuka ni Narou in 2016.
The staff for The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human anime includes director Norihiko Nagahama, series composer Touko Machida, character designer Masami Sueoka, music composer KOHTA YAMAMOTO, and animation production by studio A-CAT.
The cast features Jun Fukuyama as Ike, Hina Tachibana as Satie, Shizuka Itoh as Cefiro, Manaka Iwami as Dairokuten Demon Lord, and Azumi Waki as Lilith.
The newly announced staff members include Satoshi Motoyama as Sound Director, Pony Canyon for Music Production, and Bit Grooove Promotion for Sound Production.
Hata, known for works like The Reformation of the World as Overseen by a Realist Demon King and A Boy Raised by Gods Will Be The Strongest, started the story on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in February 2016, with updates until November 2022. Futabasha released the fifth novel volume in April 2018.
In 2019, Anajiro began adapting the story into a manga on Futabasha’s Gaugau Monster website. The manga’s 10th volume was released on January 30, captivating readers with its vivid portrayal of the tale.
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About The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human
In a world where demons reign supreme, Ike stands as the formidable Maou Army’s strongest magician. His prowess in capturing forts and obliterating enemies with unparalleled magic leaves friend and foe alike in awe.
But behind his fearsome facade lies a secret he dare not reveal: Ike is actually human. Utilizing his modern knowledge to maintain his charade, Ike cunningly navigates the demon hierarchy, earning respect as a brilliant commander and the driving force behind the Maou’s army.
As he grapples with the weight of his hidden identity, Ike’s journey unfolds amidst a backdrop of power struggles, alliances, and the constant threat of discovery.