Series synopsis
The Misfit of Demon King Academy, also known as 魔王学院の不適合者 ～史上最強の魔王の始祖、転生して子孫たちの学校へ通う～ is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on AT-X on July 4, 2020. It ended on July 25, 2024. It stars Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Takuma Terashima, Shinobu Matsumoto and Sayumi Watabe.
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 academ ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Anos Voldigoad (voice)
- Takuma Terashima as Lay Glanzudlii (voice)
- Shinobu Matsumoto as Gusta (voice)
- Sayumi Watabe as Eleonore Bianca (voice)
- Aki Toyosaki as Izabella (voice)
- Ami Koshimizu as Emilia Ludowell (voice)
- Kana Asumi as Great Spirit Leno (voice)
Guest cast
- Tomori Kusunoki as Misha Necron (voice)
- Nene Hieda as Misa Ilioroagu (voice)
- Wataru Hatano as Shin Reglia (voice)
- Misaki Kuno as Zeshia Bianca (voice)
- Yuuichirou Umehara as Anos Voldigoad (voice)
- Yuko Natsuyoshi as Sasha Necron (voice)
- Rikiya Koyama as Erdomaid Dittijohn (voice)
- Takuya Eguchi as Zepes Indu (voice)
- Shinnosuke Tachibana as Leorg Indu (voice)
- Masaki Terasoma as Eugo La Raviaz (voice)
- Tetsu Inada as Gaios Anzem (voice)
- Kohsuke Toriumi as Ydol Anzeo (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 37 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | July 4, 2020 | September 26, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 24 | January 8, 2023 | July 25, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Misfit of Demon King Academy "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 Lords. The entrance exam is a practical test where students must duel each other. Bored of the war-torn world of 2000 years ago, the tyrannical Demon King, Anos, appears on the scene. |
July 4, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Witch of Destruction 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 teammate he can find is Misha. Their rival team is led by Sasha, Misha’s older sister, who looks down on Misha and calls her a "junk doll." |
July 11, 2020 |
| 3 |
Sasha’s True Intentions "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 demons that Anos, the founding ancestor, created from his own blood. Emilia implores Anos to act respectfully to Ivis, but without hesitation, he speaks to Ivis in a condescending tone. |
July 18, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Lesson by God Erdomaid DittiJohn, one of the four evil royals, has appeared before Anos as a teacher at Demon King Academy. Not only that, he claims himself to be the Heavenly Father God NousGalia, and that the new "Child of God" who will vanquish the Demon King of Tyranny is also at the Demon King Academy. The “Misfit” who overcomes all odds sets off to a new battle! |
January 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Demon King's Duel of Intellect Anos and his classmates search around Demon King Academy for the “Child of God.” While Anos’ comrades are fending off the attacks from the demons of two thousand years ago, Anos himself faces the King of Death’s Army Officer, Ziek Ozma, in a duel of intellect. In this duel, Anos must speculate who the “Child of God” is and make the correct guess. However, the number of times he can make his guess is limited. What was Anos’ answer, and what is Ziek’s motive ― ?! |
January 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Spirit's School Building Anos and the first-year students visit Zehenburg under the guise of an expeditionary examination. Anos's goal is to find his former right-hand man, Shin Reglia, who left a message for him, "Wait for me in the Spirit Forest Aharthern." On the way to the forest, Anos meets an information broker, Lena. Together with her, who is also heading to Aharthern, the group proceeds into the forest's depths. |
January 22, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 4, 2020 |
| Last aired | July 25, 2024 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday, Friday at 02:00:00 |