Series synopsis
Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero, also known as まおゆう魔王勇者 is a Japanese animation comedy sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on January 5, 2013. It ended on March 29, 2013. It stars Jun Fukuyama, Ami Koshimizu, Chiwa Saito and Haruka Tomatsu.
The story is set in a world embroiled by war between Humans and Demons. The Humans’ greatest hero invades the Demon Queen’s castle determined to vanquish her. However, instead of fighting back, the Queen proposes an alliance with the Hero. She explains how a sudden end to the war can bring further chaos to the world as the Humans once united to stand against their common enemies would eventually begin fighting among themselves, with similar issues already occurring at the Demon Realm. Convinced ...
Premise
The story is set in a world embroiled by war between Humans and Demons. The Humans’ greatest hero invades the Demon Queen’s castle determined to vanquish her. However, instead of fighting back, the Queen proposes an alliance with the Hero. She explains how a sudden end to the war can bring further chaos to the world as the Humans once united to stand against their common enemies would eventually begin fighting among themselves, with similar issues already occurring at the Demon Realm. Convinced by her words, the Hero joins forces with the Queen and together they execute a plan to bring prosperity and a lasting peace to both Humans and Demons alike.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jun Fukuyama as Yuusha (voice)
- Ami Koshimizu as Maō (voice)
- Chiwa Saito as Maid chief (voice)
- Haruka Tomatsu as Maid sister (voice)
- Nao Toyama as Maid sister (voice)
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Woman knight (voice)
- Banjo Ginga as Butler (voice)
- Misato Fukuen as Female witch (voice)
Supporting cast
- Takuma Terashima as Merchant child (voice)
- Yuki Kaji as Aristocratic child (voice)
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Military children (voice)
- Ryo Horikawa as Old wise man (voice)
- Fuyumi Shiraishi as Muma tsugumi (voice)
- Rumi Okubo as Myōjō hibari (voice)
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Tōjaku-ō (voice)
- Kanehira Yamamoto as General (voice)
- Toshiki Iwasawa as Subordinate (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 9, 2013 | March 9, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 12 | January 5, 2013 | March 29, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | There`s More to This Story Than Useless Flesh! | March 9, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Will Be Mine, Hero. I Refuse! Fifteen years have passed since the start of the war. A small band of warriors have set out to defeat the Demon King, but when the Hero, all alone reaches his target, gets more than what he expected. |
January 5, 2013 |
| 2 |
Please Make Us Human The Demon King’s plan is met with heavy resistance from uneducated humans. The Hero gets to witness and the darker side of the Head Maid and questions the validity of the grand plan. |
January 12, 2013 |
| 3 |
Where Have You Been?! With the first harvests coming in and things settled in the village, the Demon King visits a convent for the next step in her plan. But the nun she meets there has a past with the Hero, and isn't happy to see them together at all. |
January 19, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 5, 2013 |
| Last aired | March 29, 2013 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 13:00:00 |