Due to the Covid-19 outbreak that took place in the spring of 2023 in Japan, the second season of The Misfit of Demon King Academy was put on hold, with only six episodes released. The official news source for the anime has announced the re-start of the second season, from the first episode, on July 8. The anime will air on local Japanese networks such as Tokyo MX, BS11 and on July 11 for YTV and TV Aichi.
The Misfit of Demon King Academy series takes us to a world filled with supernatural beings, where the Demon King, Anos Voldigoad, stands as an iconic figure. However, after a great battle, the Demon King meets his end, leaving chaos and destruction in his wake. Hope is not lost as Anos reawakens 2,000 years later, in a time where his legacy has been messed with, and his descendants face hate and injustice.
As the series makes its anticipated comeback with its season two, fans continue to enjoy Anos’ adventure with more episodes. With good animation, well-written backstories, and above-average comedic execution, The Misfit of Demon King Academy has more to offer to its viewers.
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Return of the Demon King
Written by Shu and illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma, The Misfit of Demon King Academy began as a light novel series published on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in 2017 and later received a manga adaptation by Kayaharuka. The manga series was published for four years, from 2018 to 2021.
The anime is directed by Masafumi Tamura, accompanied by Shin Oonuma as chief director, and produced by Silver Link. Series composition is handled by Jin Tanaka and character design by Kazuyuki Yamayoshi. Keiki Inai composed the music with Ryousuke Naya as sound director.
The first season consisted of thirteen episodes; the opening theme song, Seikai Fuseikai, was performed by Civilian, and the ending theme song, Hamidashimono, was performed by Tomori Kusunoki.
The Plot and Characters
After 2,000 years of tension and conflict, the legendary demon king Anos Voldigoad struck a peace treaty with the human hero, Kanon, and exchanged his life for a peaceful existence. Reborn in a new era, Anos discovers a world where royal demons oppress hybrid demons of lower status, with pureblood descendants enjoying favoritism.
To make matters worse, magic is losing its value leaving his lineage weak and helpless. Determined to restore what was, Anos, now a hybrid himself, sets out to reclaim his rightful title. However, he needs to enroll in Demon King Academy to complete his mission, where he is a complete misfit.
The main cast includes Anos Voldigoad, voiced by Yuichiro Umehara, Misha Necron, voiced by Tomori Kusunoki, Sasha Necron, voiced by Yuko Natsuyoshi, Lay Glanzudlii, voiced by Takuma Terashima, Misa Ilioroagu voiced by Nene Hieda, Eleonore Bianca voiced by Sayumi Watabe, Zeshia Bianca voiced by Misaki Kuno and finally, Shin Reglia voiced Wataru Hatano.
Worth A Watch?
With a score of 7.3 on My Anime List, the first season of The Misfit of Demon King Academy delivers an average experience. Despite the plot being pretty basic with no layered elements, the animation contributes greatly to its success. It’s the epitome of common isekai tropes and storylines. It can be regarded as a light-hearted, not-too-serious series, but it’s not meant for viewers who expect an emotionally-moving experience.
The manga readers were let down due to recurring breaks in chapters, leading to low ratings for the manga. There’s nothing over-the-top or impressive about this series; it incorporates typical isekai elements like an overpowered main character and attractive female characters. However, when Anos said, “I’m not bothered by misunderstandings. A misunderstanding won’t become true no matter how long you wait. It’s fine if the other person is wrong.” it served as a good enough convincing for giving the anime a try.
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