When it comes to the fantasy MMORPG Cross Reverie, none can match the power of the Demon King Diablo. Possessing the game's rarest artifacts and an unrivaled player level, he overpowers all foolish enough to confront him. But despite his fearsome reputation, Diablo's true identity is Takuma Sakamoto, a shut-in gamer devoid of any social skills. Defeating hopeless challengers day by day, Takuma cares about nothing else but his virtual life—that is, until a summoning spell suddenly transports him to another world where he has Diablo's appearance!
In this new world resembling his favorite game, Takuma is greeted by the two girls who summoned him: Rem Galeu, a petite Pantherian adventurer, and Shera L. Greenwood, a busty Elf summoner. They perform an Enslavement Ritual in an attempt to subjugate him, but the spell backfires and causes them to become his slaves instead. With the situation now becoming more awkward than ever, Takuma decides to accompany the girls in finding a way to unbind their contract while learning to adapt to his new existence as the menacing Demon King.
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KANLen09
Here we have another isekai-harem LN adaptation, as is though shared with many similar series of the kind, and this season alone, This is the ONLY Isekai LN adaptation that you should watch this season (and going forward) as it's largely competent on the likes of Overlord (similar but different)? And also, just go for the uncensored version of the anime, that always helps if you love insane amounts of fanservice with boobage, ecchi shots and whatnot! You can thank me later. Story: Here we go again...yet another "transported into another world" (more like self-inserted) fantasy series of some random dude who managed to beat the game, knowits innards, specs and whatnot, and then suddenly finding himself IN the actual game! With a bunch of girls that are reverse-magical slaved and self-locked into our MC with boob touches and physics, follow the Demon King Diablo on his every step of the way, going towns, encountering allies and enemies, showing off his OP skills and "tactics" every so often while finding a solution to rid those chains! And who doesn't want to watch a perverted MC have his subconscious way with "hit-and-miss" intentions of the harem?
The only difference in Isekai Maou: there's actual progressive story and subversion plot points that are oh-so-predictable yet satisfying to watch. It's like you're watching an actual playthrough of the game itself! You probably thought that the usual Isekai cliché troupes will work against it, but nope! With decent execution, and the overtime boringness that sets in (your tastes vary, I'm not gonna judge), at least it manages to keep the investment level of the series high like the Almighty, and best of all? It doesn't feel cringeworthy whatsoever, even with the forced humor.
Characters:
For a cheap knock-off of the most OP character (reference to a certain Death March), Sakamoto Takuma a.k.a Summoning Master and Demon King, Diablo, is both a visual treat and a sight to behold. Other than his OP skills which have the "woah" factor, at least he has the audacity to act with the "sensitivity and righteousness" behaviour while playing the Demon King act. And for that, he gets a thumbs up for not being the (fill in the blank)-AF character like so many other mediocre series does with the archetype. Anyone who has been burnt out with Diablo's character will appreciate that he stands out in the most fitting way possible.
On to the girls then:
Shera the Elf with giant boobs. What more could you want with her EVERY movement with oh-so-jiggly boobs that always make Diablo cringe at the thought of it? More or less, all the subversive moments of squeezing boobs just makes it more worthwhile to watch this far none.
Rem the flat-chested Neko. As if someone with large boobs isn't enough, how about one with a flat chest, but also "smooth to the touch" that makes you wanna cringe so hard? Not to mention, her lolicon look and the cat-fested ears just made it so that she could orgasm at the sight of sucking and caressing her gentle ears with hot blemishes!
Klem, the TRUE Demon Lord of Cross Reverie, looks menacing at first glance, but here comes another loli girl with the love of biscuits (or most likely any satiating food HAHA), kinda liked her character for the most part, even with the eventual full-power release.
The other characters are reminiscent of the vibes that are founded by the ironic SAO-ish quirks:
Alicia, working for the Imperial Army, she comes off as being an aloof female warrior. At first, her attempts of working with Diablo, Shera and Rem come across as just another insert-yourself-into-the-harem cliché, but once the "true" Demon King is unleashed, her "ignorance is bliss" attitude starts showing with intensity. So much so that even the OP scenes outlined this (if you looked hard enough).
Keera, the evil brother of Shera, the S&M specialist. No words can describe him, as per to a certain mad scientist on the other side. He is truly despicable to the point of no return. "All I wanted for family is you"? Yea right, you degenerate piece of shit! Every troupe here clearly exemplifies the conglomeracy of it all, with this one character.
Art and animation:
Ajia-do Animation Works is an obscure studio that has a long history like veterans Toei Animation or Sunrise, but their repertoire of works are subpar, with the only well-received series being Pierrot's follow-up of Emma Season 2, and that was back in 2007. So if you're an anime studio nut like myself, think of this obscure studio as the equivalent of Pierrot in terms of animation quality, just mildly better.
However, with Isekai Maou, there is the Ajia-do trait of limited animation quality (especially with noticeable long-distance/range backgrounds), but it is vastly improved and the 2D artwork doesn't disappoint. Along with the action sequences, it doesn't give off the feel that the producers cheaped out on both the art and animation. To quote an example, check out the catchy OP sequence where Shera's giant "knockers" boobs slap each other for an insane 2 second-cut (near the chorus part). Now that is attention to detail. Overall, good art and animation, and props to the production staff.
Music:
The OST is one of the tolerable ones this season: An all-star female VA casting for the OP and Yuu Serizawa with the help of HoneyWorks' CHiCO for the ED. Just knowing that the veteran seiyuus all sound so good, you can't help but to be immersed in the OST. From the battle scenes that are full or intensity to the action that keeps pumping non-stop, honestly I enjoyed myself with all that is to offer here.
Overall, Isekai Maou is a series that at least does the tri-factor (Isekai, LN-harem, ecchi) genres some justice, and with the original source material comes criticisms that many people will pass off as some unnecessary filler. But to be quite honest, while I don't love this anime, the enjoyment factor is really where it's at to see these characters mingle with a story that's so stupid, it's entertaining much. To the haters, at least give this a second chance or something, I promise you, it's not as taxing as many mediocre isekai series out there.
Stark700
Ever wanted to know what it feels like to own someone? I’m not talking about people who you hire or a business partner. I’m talking about if you actually hold ownership of someone like a slave. Taking on the role of a protagonist in a fantasy world is no easy task. Even for a guy like Sakamoto Takuma, he may be an experienced gamer but he’s never been equipped to deal with a life changing event such as being transported into the very game he played. After becoming “Diablo”, he learns that the hard way. Isekai Maou no Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu (otherwise known asHow Not to Summon a Demon Lord) is exactly what it looks like – a show about a demon lord who gets summoned into this fantasy world. The juicy part of the show is that the main protagonist possesses a “slave-turning” skill that allows him to enslave others. True to its form, this anime sets off so many damn red flags that it became of those cases of being so bad, it’s almost good.
I’m not going to lie. This show glorifies fan service at any chances it gets so be prepared for a whole feast of them. The first few episodes makes it clear that the two main girls – Shera and Rem serves as Ms. Fanservice. It doesn’t help with the fact that around their neck are collars standing as proof of their enslavement status. As a guy with poor social skills, Diablo have trouble building a connection with his two slaves at first. My early impression of Diablo is that he is a joke of himself. Being a Demon Lord with such power is like an unholy gift but he doesn’t truly know what to do with it. Furthermore, Shera and Rem doesn’t know anything about him and vice versa. However, it does show that Shera adores Diablo and is “impressed” by his skills. Then, there’s Rem who shows little respect to Diablo at first but does warm up to him as they get to know each other more. In a stereotypical manner, they grow closer together and seems the two main girls even develop feelings toward their master. Yet, Diablo still has to hold his urges of lust whenever he gets caught into compromised positions. If you’ve seen any Isekai series of similar nature, you’ll know what I mean.
As I watched more and more of this anime, it seems the show does take on a more emotional side once it decided to focus more on the characters. Despite his poor social skills, Diablo shows a genuine caring side towards his two slaves. This is shown in later episodes when he decides to risk everything to save Shera. He even begins to enjoy his new life as a Demon Lord and make the best of it without jeopardizing others. His main goal transform from ruling the world to being a trustworthy master to his slaves. By nature, it’s a peculiar sense to develop a character but somewhat works this way because of Diablo’s personality. He’s a haughty guy with a lot of pride on his side but sometimes drops his guard when it involves his two slaves. On the other hand, I think it’s a cheap ploy by the creators to get the audience to like Diablo. Because let’s face it, Diablo is still a generic character that adheres to wish fulfillment fantasies. So many isekai series pulls this trick from the book and it’s impossible to overlook this show’s pitfalls.
Unfortunately, I also have to proclaim that it’s very easy to overlook the other characters outside of the main trio. We got characters like the Fallen (Demonic Being) Edelgard making her debut early on. Does anyone actually care about this character? She speaks broken sentences and plays more of the role of a combatant. Oh and I can’t forget how absurd her personality changes from time to time depending on who she faces with. Other characters like Sylvie and Alicia represents archetypes like the guild master and honorable knight you can find in almost any video game. And of course, they had to add Glebsklem into the show so that the cast would be complete with a half-naked loli. That’s not even the worst part. If we look at the antagonists of the series, they are what really holds the character cast back. Every villain in the show are one dimensional characters with their own self-interest and greed. Some even have other sins that pushes the line of the show’s censorship. I can’t fandom how these antagonists were made except perhaps to tests the limits of Diablo’s powers. The obvious result is that Diablo overcomes his obstacles because how overpowered he is. It’s lack of creativity 101 that hardly takes any effort for anyone to make these type of characters.
Ajia-Do worked on a variety of genres before but this is their first full TV anime adaptation based on a light novel. By technical standards, it looks vibrant and matches with what an isekai world should look like. The high fantasy elements of the magical creatures and archaic structures are within expectation. Plus, some of the action scenes carries sufficient details to prove what Diablo is capable of. However, be aware of the show’s fan service. In some episodes, it really pushes the envelope with the “action”. Scenes that includes fingering, sexual power restoration, and tentacles made this anime look like a cartoony porn. It’s also impossible to not take eyes off of Shera’s body. The camera plays around her breasts like they have a life of its own. Clothes are also blown off constantly for specific “reasons” that puts Rem to shame. Character expressions often include their screams of passion in moments of ecstasy. Thanks to the talents of the VA, they make those scenes look more lascivious than they should.
There’s an unwritten rule where people drop episodes for a show after three episodes or less. For Isekai Maou, it will most likely take one. It’s a break or take for first impression and if you’re coming in with low expectations, then do yourself a favor and hit that drop button. If you make it beyond those passionate screams of our slave girls, then this may be a sexy rollercoaster. The main trio of Diablo, Shera, and Rem carries this anime so get used to that. Does that still make this anime an enjoyable experience in the end? Hell no.
TakaCode
If I had a choice to kill off a genre it would be Isekai. Out of all the anime genres, the Isekai genre seemed to be the one to annoy me to end due to how poorly written and pandering most of the shows of the Isekai genre are. Say all you want about ecchi + harems but least they are for the most part dump fun shows that respect its own target audience not to mention most of the ecchi + harems anime are self-aware of how cheesy and for the most part bad they are. However, this self-awareness rarely happens in Iseaki asmost of the shows tried to be more epic and seriously than they are actually are and most of the shows end up failed due to poor writing and direction.
How to not summon a demon Lord is no different in fact it's one of the worse Isekai anime I have seen period. While it isn't as offensive as The Master of Ragnarok and Blesser of Einherjar and In a Another World With my Smartphone it's still is a pretty awful anime with hardly any redeeming qualities whatsoever. Now with that said let's dive in into the Isekai rabbit hole.
Story.
Just with like with every bad Isekai anime the story of How to Not Summon a Demon Lord is non existent at best mainly because instead of telling a story that has a purpose this crap feast decided to be another crappy isekai story that is filled with fan-service and contrived characters arcs that serve no purpose other to show how overpowered the main character while the females act like damsel in distresses.
The story, for the most part, is terribly paced as the fan-service as well the action scenes seemed to drag on way longer than they should. The writing of the show ranges from below average at best to absolutely terrible at worst as the show constantly likes to pander to the lowest common denominator of anime fans.
It's doesn't help that the comedy in this show is pretty damm bad as not only the jokes got annoying as the series progressed but the comedy itself is unfunny and lame for the most part.
The final nail of the coffin for the story is that this show at various times took itself way too seriously for it's good. This was present in the second half of the series where the show was trying to more epic than it actually is and because of that the show became pretty pretentious at various moments.
Overall the story is awful.
1/10
Characters.
The characters aren't much better as they all boring and uninspired walking cliches.
Diaibo is a typical overpowered protagonist that we all seen before and just like many overpowered protagonist that came before him his is bland and uninteresting. However, I will give Diabio this unlike other overpowered characters he can be a bit funny at times but at the same time he's jokes can be pretty repetitive and annoying.
The two female characters that follow Diaibo are nothing but fetish husk bait for the viewer. Both are not worth mentioning at all because they do is ride either in the protagonist dick or act like damsel in distress in certain points in the series so that overpowered kun can save them.
The same thing can apply for the rest of the female characters in this show.
As for the villains they are all SAO levels of bad as all of them are evil for the sake of being evil. Hell one of the villains in the middle of the series looks like a bootleg Sugou from the Althem arc of Sword Art Online.
Overall like with the story the characters in How to Not Summon a Demon Lord are awful.
2/10
Visuals.
If there was one thing that I consider to be good about this shit show that it would be the visuals.
The show is pretty to look at as it's filled with great use of vibrant colours for the character designs as well the background scenery.
The actual animation is pretty solid overall that is decently smooth and the fights have pretty decent fight choreography.
While the visuals were pretty good I have one complainant with the visuals that certain characters are way too oversexualized. While it's as bad not as The Master Of Rock Bottom where the all of the female characters inducing young children are oversexualized for no reason it's still just an unpleasant sight to see characters that have young looking bodies doing sexual acts on screen.
One more thing I can complain about the visuals is how the show used it's fan-service because the fanservice in this show is annoying and dreadful. Not only the fan-service is in all your face all the time but the show simply doesn't all out in the uncensored version where they showed uncensored tits...
6/10
Sound.
Like with most Isekai anime before and since the music is very dull fantasy music that we all seen heard and it does nothing to make it special.
The opening theme DeCIDE" by SUMMONERS 2 sung by the female main characters was a pretty all right opening theme.
The ending theme Saiaku na hi demo Anata ga Suki by Yuu Serizawa is a pretty forgetful ending theme.
Now for dub vs sub.
The sub is pretty good overall as you expect however I cannot say the same thing about the dub because it's pretty shit and badly acted especially Shera who sounds like she just came out from a hentai production...
Overall the if you still want to watch this show stick with the sub.
Final Thoughts.
How to not summon a Demon Lord is a perfect example of why I despise the Isekai genre as a whole.
The story is awful, the pacing is terrible, the comedy is unfunny for the most part, the characters sucked and the fan-service was horrendously annoying. You're just better off watching hentai because least you can get something out of this compare to this piece of shit. Avoid this show like the plague.
Final Score 2/10
Zaber_san
Summer 2018 had been a ride of an anime this year. From the unexpected Season 3 of Overlord, the return of a massive anime Attack On Titan, to the anime where summer is all about the fun as well as isekai shows that needed to be judged alot. This summer, we have plenty of isekai to judge on and one of them is "How Not To Summon A Demon Lord." where at first it looks like it is another isekai trash with uncapable of a protagonist, although at least it is not like that. Also, for some reasons, I call this show a lite versionof Overlord. Lets found out why.
Story:
The anime starts off with your typical MC being so overpowered ingame that I don't even know how many times this scene was repeated on other isekai genre shows. Anyways, overpowered MC got transported to a fantasy world which is base on the game he amounted his life on instead of getting a college degree and get a job. Then his eyes caught upon two girls. An Elf and a Beast (cat?) girl. The girls thought that they summon a beast and that beast will be their "slave" (pet), but it turns out the magic is reflected to the two girls becoming them the slaves of op protagonists named Diablo. There, it starts all the threesome harem that every audience will expect on this show and the conflicts of having a slave that have internal conflicts.
Many people call this anime a lite version of Overlord because unlike many isekai shows, in Overlord and on this anime, the protagonist has an objective and personality, both we can see while we are watching. We get to know their interests as well as their uninterests on certain things. Though, this anime and Overlord share good protagonists, the harem and fanservice is still a nuisance to the story of this anime (although its pretty much ok). Unlike in Overlord where there's no fanservice and harem, it focuses more on how the protagonist will conquer the world.
Art:
Visuals will always be important on a show where harem and fanservice is part of the story. I mean, the whole purpose of fanservice.. is fan.. service... On visual terms, How Not To Summon A Demon Lord is an okay show for it. Its not that bad as well as not that good. The details of the spells are done nicely, as well as the environment, monsters and character outlines. Not to mention, the visuals of the OP and ED matches the show quite a lot.
Sound:
I, to be honest, not the fan of the OP and ED of the show. I always skip it although it doesn't say its really bad for my taste. It is just not my type of music. However, the background music where the anime runs is quite good. It matches scenes where either a battle is going on, or whether the two girls Rem and Shera cling on Diablo naked and Diablo overreacting on his mind.
Character:
Now here is the interesting part of the anime. Characters. I mentioned earlier how the main protagonist is similar to the Overlord protagonist where both shows personality that pick our interest to watch the show every week. I'll now talk about the other characters especially the two girls Rem and Shera. What I like about this two girls is that they are also not your typical harem girls to the protagonist. They also have traits and importance to the story that if they are not present, the story will not progress at all. Shera being a very important person to a nation becoming a slave is already a one big conflict to everyone and Diablo. Then Rem holding one of the most hidden secrets across the world that only Diablo and the high mage named Celestine knows. Then we are provided by supporting characters that not only shows the might of Diablo but his willingness to protect these two girls. The fights shows how he is willing to sacrifice himself to the girls knowing some battles are pretty hard for him but he always win anyways.
Enjoyment:
Isekai shows are not really that enjoyable as they are repeated always. Fanservice is always irritating and the story lacks elements that a story needs to be. However, this show, having a good protagonist, makes the story progress in the right path for the setting of the story. Making it automatically enjoyable for me to watch and making me wait for a week for an another episode.
Overall:
In conclusion, "How Not To Summon A Demon Lord." is like an upgraded version of your always typical isekai with harem and fanservice cliche that you always want. It's a good isekai to watch on unlike many others that have MC that is boring and have a pointless harem.
HellLyter
How not to Summon a Demon Lord is a near textbook example of how to properly execute an ecchi anime. And let me tell you, it’s about freaking time. Call me perverted if you will, but sometimes I just want to sit in a secluded location and listen to 2D girls moan in pleasure as they’re put in ridiculously lewd and comical situations. Of course, I’m not so shallow as to completely disregard all other aspects of an anime and call it “da best evah!” just because it has a few cute babes and sexy scenes. The characters have to be bearable to watch and,now I know I’m asking a lot here, an ecchi anime with a decent plot wouldn’t hurt, right? Unfortunately, modern ecchi anime just haven’t been cutting it for me for a variety of reasons. I just don’t get that satisfying BOOSTO anymore, if you know what I mean…anyway, Demon Lord on the other hand is actually pretty good for what it is, and I’m here to tell you why.
Not only is this show an ecchi, but it’s an isekai anime as well, because we definitely don’t have enough of those! And you can tell that creators are running out of fresh isekai ideas, because this anime’s first episode alone stole so many things from other isekai anime that I’m not actually sure whether it was intentional or not. You got references to KonoSuba, Re:Zero, Overlord, and so many others. I actually found this to be rather ridiculous, yet quite amusing. And we now arrive at one of the primary reasons as to why I like this anime: it’s actually pretty funny! Now I know that taste in comedy varies from person to person, but for me, the lewd humor and Diablo’s plain awkwardness were relatively enjoyable to watch. I found myself laughing during every episode, which for me was just refreshing.
Now here comes the question that I’m sure is the most important to you: are the ecchi aspects of this show any good? Well, I can happily tell you that they most certainly are. You got the bouncy boobs, slimes that melt clothes, naked in bed scenes, fondling of breasts, and so much more. In fact, there’s a really memorable scene in episode 10 (If you’ve watched it, you know what I’m talking about ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ), that goes to borderline hentai levels of lewdness.
And I really dig that.
There are two primary girls in this anime. Shera is a large chested, blonde elf princess with sparkling eyes who likes to rub her breasts up against the protagonist. Yep, we got a winner here! Though she’s actually not a one dimensional character like you might expect her to be, and I ended up thoroughly enjoying her story arc, despite its simplicity. Rem is a flat chested animal girl with long, charcoal hair, fluffy cat ears, and a petite body. Right off the bat viewers are presented with Rem’s tragic secret, and I honestly started feeling an emotional attachment to her from there on out. Also, thanks to this anime and Re:Zero, I discovered that characters named Rem are doomed to unjust torment. I won’t spoil anything, but just know that being named Rem is suffering. The differences between these two characters’ physical traits are like night and day, and they’re each obviously designed to appeal to different fetishes. But you know what? I ended up appreciating both of these girls, and not just for their features, but for their character depth as well.
Diablo is your typical overpowered isekai protagonist who crushes all opposition. However, unlike Kirito and his army of clones, the writers gave this guy some personality which made him enjoyable to watch. Diablo’s socially awkward nature combined with his attempts to role play as a demon lord resulted in some pretty comedic moments. And viewers even get a glimpse into his past to see why he is the way he is, which helped increase his relatability for me. But let’s not forget his most important trait: he’s a total chick magnet! All of the girls love him, and he’s wise enough to understand the merits of both large and flat chests. What a prophet.
I also loved how this anime handled the Demon Lord Glebsklem. Instead of just making her into a giant final boss monster for Diablo to dispatch of with his hax protagonist powers, after her theatrical summoning, she was revealed to just be a kawaii loli with twintails. And she freaking loves biscuits. Plus she wants to go on a quest to consume all of the world’s biscuits. I can’t express in words how freaking amazing I find this to be. My only problem is that biscuit loli wasn’t introduced earlier in the anime so that she could get more lewd sce- uh, I mean character development.
Visuals are generally quite standard, though they do one up similar shows in several regards. For one, they actually have some pretty great monster designs, with the hydra being the standout one for me. Sure, it wasn’t around for long, but it looked great and had fluid movements, which is a stark contrast to the poorly constructed and uninspired monsters from other isekai anime. Also, the visual quality improved dramatically during some of the ecchi scenes, which are OBVIOUSLY the most important moments in the anime. During these sacred moments, the girls got animated in very seductive ways that FIRMLY GRASPED my attention.
The instrumental portions of each of the two theme songs played what I thought to be really catchy melodies. The songs’ vocalists had a nice cute sound to them, probably because they were performed by the show’s female seiyuu. The voice acting is about what you would expect. Diablo talks in a deep, menacing voice, but sounds a lot less intimidating when viewers hear his thoughts. Rem has that cute, soft voice that I simply adore, and Shera has a higher pitch, ditsy sort of voice that sounds adorable.
While this show isn’t even close to top tier when compared to all other anime, it does manage to be one of the finest isekai anime that I’ve seen, as well as the best ecchi anime that I’ve watched in awhile. Where it excelled at for me was its sheer entertainment value. There was never a dull moment in the anime, and I both laughed at the comedic antics and felt for the characters during the more serious moments. The anime flows quite well, and it’s a perfect concoction of ecchi and story elements. All I can do now is hope that future installments in both the ecchi and isekai genres follow a similar path to How not to Summon a Demon Lord.
mimimilk
I stopped watching after the first episode but came back because I'm a degenerate. Some Spoilers warning The amount of unpredictable in this show was what made it enjoyable for me. There is so much fan service but not so much that it took away from the overall enjoyably of the show. Dude enslaves a cat girl and a elf, then proceeded to finger bang the Demon King out of a cat girl's vajaja. Demon King gets summoned but is a loli so they feed her biscuits to get her to agree to not destroying humanity. The only thing that is predictable is MC creatinghis own harem but still ends up a virgin by the end of the show.
Story - 6/10 Nothing really exciting, yet it's pretty exciting enough.
Art - 6/10 Nothing to see here
Sound - 5/10 No revolution here
Character - 8/10 I love cat girls
Enjoyment - 9/10 I have bad taste
Overall - 6/10 Good anime
Rian_Rahmat
Everything comes back to individual tastes, so before you watch anime, please note that you like anime with MC OP and Harem. In my opinion, this anime is not much different from other anime I have watched, especially Isekai themed anime, where the MC enters another world, be it a game or something similar. However, there are several points that I think this anime is worth watching. Firstly, this anime has a quite interesting storyline, it's not too boring to watch, maybe I didn't really like the ending. Second, this anime has good character designs, everything is detailed and has effects that are considered perfect. These three anime have goodopening and closing songs, especially the singers who are part of the voice cast in the anime, so I think you don't miss the opening and closing songs.
Fourth, this may depend on taste, this anime has characters that are OP, or you could say stronger than the others, Honestly, I like characters like this, especially not naive, not stupid, and quick to take action.
Maybe that's all I can say, even though it's an anime that doesn't have a high enough score, if your taste is the same as mine, I recommend watching it.
LBestDetective
It takes a truly great mind to fully appreciate the genius that is Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu. They say that those who read live a thousand lives while those who don't only live one. Well, if that's the case then those who watch Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu possesses life experience equivalent to that of a billion lifetimes. While I would recommend Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu to anyone, be careful about getting too invested. The characters have such depth and development throughout the show that your own existence begins to feels like a cheaprecreation of an American sit-com in comparison. I cannot truly begin to explain this masterpiece through words alone as the complexity of Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu means that they would be reductive to the genius that is the whole. I will do my best to summarize Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu now, but beware that this is a crude representation. No spoilers are included, as it is impossible to spoil a masterpiece such as Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu with mere words.
Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu is a show about a fierce and terrible demon lord of great power. He has a deep understanding about the world, despite just being summoned there by a powerful sorceress and an elven queen. This understanding comes from his alternate existence as a top-view observer of his own life through a complicated futuristic artifact. After being summoned, he immediately asserts dominance by taking the powerful sorceress and the elven queen as his slaves. What follows is a great adventurer of sorrow, loss, lust and beauty without equal. He has to fight many battles, not only for himself, but for his slaves as well whom he takes a liking too throughout the show.
If you're a human and wish to gaze into the mind of god, then this show is for you. That is all.
Holy_Cov
Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu it’s just common ecchi/harem anime. The main character, Diablo, is a guy who teleported to the world from his favorite game. In real life he’s no one but in this world, he’s Demon King. It’s common anime, so what’s wrong with it? Honestly, for me, a lot of things are just bad. But lets start with the good part. From the visual side, it’s not bad anime, it’s just nothing special. Fight scenes are not chaotic, “special spells” don’t look like they were made in Paint. But in ecchi bazoongas are the most important thing. Yeah, bazoongas arenice, but their consistency is like jelly so that’s kinda weird.
Sound is not really important. It’s not that bad or that good to focus on it. Opening probably won’t be your favorite, but it isn’t terrible. The main problem is that all soundtrack is not connected, it’s like the playlist on Spotify on which your friends add random songs. Sometimes it doesn’t fit the vibe too, for example during a dramatic scene plays something close to a pop song.
Another good thing is part of Diablo’s story. I appreciate that he’s a nerd that was teleported to the anime world. He must act like Demon King, but inside he’s a shy nerd which never touched a woman. I think it’s a good storyline how he tries to be more confident. But sometimes it’s just overblown even if viewers know it’s just his acting.
And that’s all good things. The next part is just rage and pain.
Sooo, it’s ecchi there are bazoongas, harem, butts, girls, and sexual allusions, I know about it. But it’s sometimes too much. Especially with characters like Sylvie and Glebsklem, they both look like they were eleven years old. And I think even the fact Glebskem is an ancient Demon Lord, doesn’t change that she has the body of a kid. Her outfit doesn’t even cover the whole bazoongas and that’s just kinda gross to me.
So we have a few important characters. Diablo is a nerd, who must act like Demon King. The first girl is Shera, she is a dumb elf with huge bazoongas which eats a lot. And the second girl is Rem who is almost flat, but she has cat ears and a tail. Everything you must remember is that the main character is Diablo, a girl with bazoongas and a girl without bazoongas. Of course, these two argue about bazoongas, because it’s ecchi. All of the characters don’t really change through all season, they’re almost the same as in the beginning, they don’t learn from their mistakes. Only Diablo sometimes has any logical thinking, but only for a moment. Shera and Rem are just dumb through all episodes.
When we come to the plot. Two “extremely intelligent” girls decide to summon a demon lord and make him their slave. But oopsie daisy, he has the ring of reflection, and they become his slaves. Diablo become an adventurer and they do all stuff that they do in fantasy anime. I think that could be a more interesting plot if this slave story wasn’t just sexual allusions but it’s only about getting Diablo’s arm between bazoongas. The main storyline is just not interesting. There are so many things that just fill up space. Basically, a lot of episodes are just about Rem or Shera getting in trouble and Diablo trying to save them. That’s why you can easily forget what is the goal of their journey.
And here comes the biggest sin of this anime, it's just boring. You watch it and almost constantly forget about it. Characters do what they do just cause of the plot, not because they have any motivation. Things just happen and you don't even know why, because you just don't care. I think in my entire life I never forgot the plot during watching anything, but here it just happened. I was watching it all in one night and after finishing it I couldn’t even tell about its main storyline, because it was so boring that I forgot about it. The only thing that I could remember is that it was like every fantasy anime with an adventurer motive.
I think I never used “bazoongas” so much in that short period of time, but it was worth it. So basically, if you want to see something with bazoongas, a good plot and charismatic characters then go watch something else. But if you care only about bazoongas and butt this anime is perfect for you.
Syureria
Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu This series tells the story of Takuma Sakamoto, the player nicknamed Maou in the MMORPG he played. One day he was carried to another world which was very similar to the MMORPG he played by two magical girls who wanted to master him. But Takuma turned out to have the ability to reflect magic and the two girls were now slaves. He inevitably had to continue to pretend to be a Maou when adventuring in this new world. This novel was written by Yukiya Murasaki, and published by Kodansha. And has released eight volumes, the ninth volume will bereleased on February 2nd. The series has also been adapted into a manga series drawn by Naoto Fukuda. This manga began serialization at Kodansha’s Suiyoubi no Sirius on June 24, 2015.
This anime is also most likely to be Action, Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Mature, Romance, Shounen genre. Maybe this anime will be similar to Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku
Story (5/10)
At the beginning of the story we witness how the main character becomes another world demon king with strange powers like reflecting all kinds of magic this makes the storyline less exciting where the main character is too great and strong.
character (8/10)
In terms of character, maybe I didn't give a lot of opinions, but all the characters from this series have their own characteristics where the Rem has a small chest, while the theme Shera has a big chest, this has an effect on the series this time.
Art (7/10)
This series tells the story of Takuma Sakamoto, the player nicknamed Maou in the MMORPG he played. One day he was taken to another world which was very similar to the MMORPG he played by two magical girls who wanted to master him. But Takuma turned out to have the ability to reflect magic and the two girls were now slaves. He inevitably has to continue to pretend to be a Maou when adventuring in this new world.
This novel was written by Yukiya Murasaki, and published by Kodansha. And has released eight volumes, the ninth volume will be released on February 2nd. The series has also been adapted into a series drawn by Naoto Fukuda. This manga began serialization at Kodansha’s Suiyoubi no Sirius on June 24, 2015.
Sound (6/10)
in terms of sound itself it may sound good starting from the voice and battle effects and so on
Enjoy (8/10)
maybe this anime doesn't make me bored and this series has an ecchi genre where the viewers are amazed by the adult scene, maybe a little extra from this section is I appreciate the studio where in the series it might not delay the schedule.
sloshforbrains
One of my favorite isekai animes in recent times. Everything about this anime is extremely entertaining and fun, and it does what it wants to do extremely well. The story is what you'd expect in an isekai anime about a video game. World's best player gets transported, or in this case "summoned", into the game world and is immediately OP just with their knowledge alone. However, the way this is done in this anime is extremely unique. Our MC is a full-on introvert who is forced to play a character that is everything he wants to be. As the episodes go, we get introduced to thisnew world and its inhabitants, and we learn how things are done here (of course, our MC is aware of everything due to his badassery). I really enjoyed this anime's story and would go to say it's one of the best isekai stories in recent years.
The characters are all amazing. From their appearances to their personalities and mindsets, all the way to their interactions with one another, it's all amazing. Our boy Diablo is probably the best isekai MC ever, and he deserves his harem. Even the side characters have their own little sparks that help them stand out. Shera is best girl btw (I'm a sucker for elf girls, what can I say), Rem is a close second.
The animation was higher quality than I expected, especially in specific scenes (if you know what I mean). The art and animation are good enough to enjoy, in more ways than one. Sometimes, the boob animations and the bounce sounds make it almost hypnotic.
Overall, a really good anime (by my standards). Obviously, this anime is directed to a specific audience, so you might not enjoy this as much as I did. This is definitely something you should watch alone. I recommend this anime to anyone who's interested.
_ecchiman_
Just finished last episode. hm... overall its a great seasonal anime. Although it does have certain elements that are reruns of other animes, it does have some distinct differences that make it a cut above. Story: 9 Overall its a great story. of course with the influx of isekai stories this kinda just falls into that category, but there is definitely something different in the writing of it. The story part is different. Unpredictable, un-stereotypical. So, although the main concept is similar to other isekai animes (think overlord), it's story is different, which not only makes it feel fresh, but also comedic. Also, this is thefirst isekai anime where the MC is present in both forms, one as the player and two as the character. This inner dialogue only further adds to the comedy of it.
Art: 8
First off, I watched this entire season on uncensored (which i believe you should to), and have to say, was not disappointed. It is a new anime, so the art is expected to be good. Animation is crisp, light. The action scenes do not disappoint, the directing angles and cuts are good as well. Its definitely not the best animation ive ever seen, but it meets the par for animes of this day and age.
As for Character design and color choice, most match their personalities well. None of the colors are out of place, and those also reflect the story's setting and premise. Bright colors match the in-game setting of a MMORPG (or whatever they call it).
Sound: 9
The opening and ending songs are both good, as in they fit my taste. Fast, EDM style if you want to know. In anime sound, didnt really pick up too much about it its great, but not amazing. But definitely not bad either. The soundtrack is good, it doesn't detract too much from the story. VAs are chosen well, they fit the characters that theyre representing.
Enjoyment:10
Seeing as this is The Ecchi Anime of this season there was no way i was not going to enjoy it. But even without that aspect, this anime is very enjoyable. The story takes an old concept and refreshes it in some way. the storyttelling is great, unpredictable but not outlandish. The art is above average and the sound is as well. Characters are mostly well done.
Overall: 9
I wouldn't say this is the best anime ive ever watched, nor is it one of the best. Nor is it one of the best ecchi anime's ive ever watched. Its just a decent well rounded ecchi anime. Nothing is done wrong, but its not really pushing any sort of artistic boundary. its a great anime, but its missing that x-factor, be it story wise, animation-wise, or character wise to really push it to the 10. to break it down, id say 3 for story + 3 for ecchi + 1 for characters +1 for sound +1 for art = 9 overall.
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Twilight_rose
And again i have finished the anime in one day. I don't see how this anime is not that popular and on top of that there are a lots of negative reviews, for me this anime is great. There are a lots of people who will say here the MC is overpowered and as much can do anything, yes MC is a bit cocky, however that being the case this anime still gives you excitement. the story gives you the thrills that "what will happen next?''. And again people say very bad about ecchi anime (ecchi anime are bad, ecchi is boring af) i dontsee how this anime is boring. if you are the type that read reviews before watching anime, ill just say don't go for other reviews just watch and see by yourself how is this anime for 'you'. ill only say this anime is great for me and i love it.
Story[10/10] I am a biggest isekai lover and i almost love all isekai anime i have encountered so far. i herd about this anime a long time ago but i never watched i thought the story will be boring but i regret when i started watching this anime i love how beautifully the anime is plotted, most importantly the protagonist of this show (Diablo) is pretty much like me or i'm like him, whatever. Diablo is pretty much of a loner and cant talk to girls[Note: this is not the spoiler, you will understand when you watch it] and i am the same in real life so ill give this 10/10.
Art[10/10] talking about a fine art i have no problem with the art isekai anime always ends up with an awesome art.
Character[10/10] the character plotting was great. i have only disliked one character Alicia i disliked her after seeing what she did. however we cant really blame her after what happened with her in past(no spoiler). well everyone has different way of thinking onto it, at same time some peoples will feel sympathy for her. but in the end everything was fine. i just never wanted Alicia to be with Diablo thats all, when i watch anime i see myself in the protagonist, so i keeps on blabbering (excessively) about - "he should've done this instead of this".
Overall [10/10] i would not like to say much about this anime, ill just say its really enjoyable ^^
SoraSenpai
As a huge fan of Isekai anime How NOT to summon a Demon Lord followed the same premise as most other Isekai shows. With an MC who was either a NEET, or not overly positive in life. In How not to Summon a Demon lord our MC is summoned into the game he plays where his character "Diablo" is severely OP and is one of the strongest characters Level wise in the game. We then find out he is summoned to this world by Cat Girl Rem, and Elven Girl Shera. However due to Diablos reflect Magic spell the enslavement ritual used to Summon Diablobackfires on Rem and Shera and they become Diablos slaves.
Throughout the anime Diablo finds things out about Shera and Rem and does whatever he can to help them achieve their goals in life. Along the way Diablo, Rem, and Shera make various connections with an abundance of likeable characters and the story progresses.
I really enjoyed the Art and Animation. With their most recent work being Izetta the Last Witch, I was very impressed with Studio Ajia-Do. The anime was very clean, crisp and enjoyable to watch.
The opening and ending songs were some of the best of the season. I thoroughly enjoyed the BGM in the anime as well.
The characters were really enjoyable. I usually hate characters like Shera but I really liked her a lot. Diablo is actually an enjoyable MC. Him being overpowered was fantastic and then being shy around girls balanced him out to be a really great MC.
I really enjoyed this anime. It had a good balance of comedy, action, fan service, and story spread throughout the series.
Overall I thought this was a really good anime. I feel like most people should give it a chance.
Shelf Worthy: I would buy the Bluray for this. 10/10
Eironn
Calling this anime "yet another isekai" is genuinely an understatement for how criminally bad the show really is. Even among the worst, Isekai Maou stands out, and that speaks volumes. Story: 1/10 The story is unoriginal and uninspired. Every single aspect of the plot is a massive cliché. Without giving spoilers I can tell you that the story is exactly what you would expect from an isekai. A self-insert shut-in who has never talked to a girl before is teleported to another world where every girl throws herself at him as he panics and makes silly faces. There's a stereotypical demon lord that wants to destroy theworld yada yada the protagonist doesn't need any character development because he's already overpowered yada yada defeats the demon lord.
Even with bad shows I usually find myself intrigued by one thing or another about the story, but not even once did Isekai Maou have me on the edge of my seat. It's as predictable as it gets.
Art: 1/10
It's easy to see that the show had absolutely no passion put into it. Most full-body shots have the same level of detail as the classic background characters we often see in anime in general. Unless the camera is really close to a character, the art is genuinely just terrible.
My biggest gripe against Isekai Maou's art design, however, is the animation. The animation is insulting. I'm not exaggerating when I say that 90% of the time it honestly looks like I'm watching a slide show, while the other 10% is a slightly better slide show. I cannot accept that each episode took longer than two days to animate. There is barely any motion at all. Dialogues are literally just the mouth changing its shape with the ocasional head turn. Walking scenes are just the characters bobbing up and down with two or three extra frames at most for the limbs. Every scenario looks dead, previous shots are often reused (literally copy/paste), a lot of screen time is filled with still shots, I could go on all day.
The fight scenes aren't good either. Animating magic is easier so the protagonist just has a staff that he barely moves when casting magic. Animating melee combat is more difficult since you actually have to put some effort into drawing the body so there's really only two melee fight scenes that last more than ten seconds, and even so, most of the scene is filled with reused frames or dialogue, while the different shots are also pretty much motionless. Even the magic lacks imagination. There's one big spell that the protagonist casts but actually trying to animate something must be too hard so the spell is just a big white beam. No effects, no colors, nothing. Just a bland solid white beam.
This genuinely feels like 90s anime in terms of animation, and even that is still an insult to the shows of that era.
Sound: 3/10
Nothing special. You can't really go wrong with sound, except for the fact that the sound effects lack impact and none of the soundtracks really stuck to me. Now that I think about it, I can't even remember if the show had any. That's how forgettable the soundtrack is.
Character: 1/10
The self-insert, the stereotypical big-breasted airhead and the flat kuudere. You can't get more cliché than this. The female elf is, as always, a walking fanservice and the flat kuudere cat girl is generally used for breast envy jokes. There's really not much to be said about the characters since character development is nonexistent in Isekai Maou. The few side characters barely have any screen time while the main girls serve absolutely no purpose besides providing fanservice.
Enjoyment: 1/10
Funny and goofy for two episodes, subsequently getting more stale by the second. When you start questioning the characters' decisions, watching this anime gets utterly revolting. At some point I just wanted to finish all episodes out of sheer spite. I can't really explain why the decision-making is so repugnant without giving spoilers, but trust me, it is that bad. One might argue that bad decision-making is just a flaw that makes the characters look more real, but that's simply not true. Every bad decision is just a plot device used to push the story forward since the show lacks any form of inspiration to naturally develop itself, and in the end none of the main characters face any consequences for being so dense. That's plot armor. Plot armor only makes everything less believable. A spoiler free example would be how the self-righteous protagonist refuses to kill anyone because he's a spineless worm, only to then see the character he refused to kill causing issues that could lead to the death of all the girls he loves so much, but it's okay since the plot armor will protect them.
Overall: 1/10
It's definitely not for everyone. It's one of those shows that you have to turn your brain off to enjoy. Everything about this anime is forgettable and lacks any essence. It is possible to enjoy Isekai Maou if you're easily satisfied with cheap entertainment that provides no sense of fulfillment and has no message to convey, consequently becoming nothing short of a low-effort attempt at cashing out on the isekai trend. If you fit the criteria, go right ahead and give it a watch.
Plk_Lesiak
I'll be honest, I'm absolutely not a fan of the brand of fanservice this show offers, with some characters that are barely more than a pair of giant boobs, sexualized lolis and constantly-flustered protagonists who don't know how to handle women. It's all quite forced and obnoxious and the show went to the absolute heights of what can be done without making it a hentai. If you compare it to how Overlord approaches similar themes, you can see that it can be done without going overboard and derailing the core story. But, enough of complaining, because there are things to compliment here. First, is the generalcharacterisation of the protagonist, who is transported to another world as an OP demon mage and quickly establishes himself as "Diablo, the Demon Lord", forcing a grim persona that hides his insecurity and lack of social skills - this part is actually quite amusing and once more, reminiscent of some fun aspects of Overlord's Momonga (just without the "evil" parts). Also, the protagonist quickly finds some serious challenges in this new world and is involved in some really cool fantasy battles - those are usually brief, but really fun to watch. The overall plot is also rather satisfying, even if ultimately predictable.
In the end, this is still another trashy, ecchi-oriented isekai, but it's a league or two above really crappy shows such as Smartphone or Deathmarch (yeah, that one started cool, but later on...). While not especially memorable, it's worth giving a try if you want to relax with something that doesn't try to take itself seriously and unapologetically focuses on giving you easy entertainment. After all, is it not exactly the thing we're looking for with these shows?
Shingster
Please note while care has been taken to minimise story related spoilers there may still be spoilers within character analysis you have been warned. Based off the popular LN of the same name Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu which Is better known by its English title How Not to summon a Demon Lord is a fantasy, magic, comedy anime that also features quite heavy use of the Ecchi genre within its story. The anime gives us the opportunity to see what will happen if a player of a popular MMORPG that owns an avatar that boasts enough overwhelming magical ability andcombat strength that he’s been given the title demon lord by others were to be summoned to a world that looks remarkably like his game world. But rather than being summoned in his real-life self the player is instead summoned in the form of his avatar the self-proclaimed demon lord Diablo whose overwhelming magic and high-grade items soon turns the tables on the summoners who had wanted to enslave him who in turn is enslaved instead. Now finding himself in a world that looks exactly like that of the game that the player has been playing Diablo must not only come to grips with the fact that his real self was now his game self but also that he now has two beautiful and cute demi-humans as his slave's thanks to their reflected magic.
The premise of having a main character be summoned or dragged into another world is not anything that’s rare within the anime world given the number of animes that make use of it. However, I felt that the premise that was used in this case which was the mc being summoned to another world inside the body of his own avatar was one that I felt was a unique take on the premise as it made use of the unique relationship that exists between a player’s avatar and their real-life self. The first episode of the series I felt did an excellent job of not just introducing the main characters of the series but also introduce us to the world in which the mc is summoned too and left a pretty good impression on me enough in that I decided to stick with it till the end of the series.
Taking place within a world that greatly resembles medieval Europe is a world that is populated by all sorts of fantasy races where humans are but one race among many and while each race has their own culture and beliefs all aspire to be able to live a life where they can freely choose how they live. While tensions between the races are high and discrimination of races is rampant each side tries their best to maintain the peace that exists between the races and work together to survive in a world that’s rife with demon lords and dangerous fallen that live beyond the city’s borders. The overall story of the series follows the adventures of Diablo a human player who finds himself being transported from his game world to another world that looks remarkably like that of his former world thanks to the summoning ritual that was enacted by two demi-humans who had intended to use him as their servant by enslaving him with a bounding spell. However, as a result of Diablo’s innate magic reflection ability this spell is instead reflected and results in the tables being turned on the summoners who become his servants instead. As a result of not just trying to find a way back to his home and also find a way to release the slave collars that bind their necks Diablo is soon forced to embark on a wacky adventure that will see him not just inspire fear in others by acting like his character but also loyalty and respect as he encounters not just friendly individuals but also a host of villains that include rude and dominating elf lords, arrogant paladins and a demon lord that’s more cute than dangerous.
But one things for certain there’s never going to be a dull moment for Diablo and his friends as they embark on an adventure that will see them face anything from an elf army to squad of arrogant paladins who won’t know evil even if it hits them in the head. Joining Diablo in this hilarious and wacky adventure is a host of characters that include the intelligent and logical Pantherian Rem, the ditzy but overly cheerful Elf Shera and the polite and caring imperial knight Alicia. As they travel together and bond with each other Diablo realizes that while the world may be different the bonds of friendship and trust that are formed between them is no less real and that by traveling together Diablo may yet be able to overcome his inner nervousness that keeps him from interacting with others in the real world.
Diablo
Diablo voiced by new voice actor Masaaki Mizunaka is one of the main characters of the series and is the main protagonist of the series. A human from the real world by the name of Takuma Sakamoto that was summoned to this world in his avatar form Diablo at the beginning of the series was shown to be someone that was calm, level-headed and intelligent easily able to determine what had happened when he was summoned. While possessing an air of menace about him in his normal form that gave off an impression of both arrogance and pride Diablo was someone that was actually understanding and considerate of the feelings of others while at the same time possessing the foresight to determine when its time to press the issue and when not to. While a quiet person by nature and indeed someone that is not used to dealing with crowds and people in general due to his status as a Hikamori Diablo was someone that can be seen to value his friends and comrades highly and was very loyal to them and would do his utmost to protect them from harm a fact that is seen clearly in his attempts to protect them from the various threats that they encounter in their adventures. Indeed, it can be seen that Diablo values them highly enough that he will not forgive those that have caused them harm by his unleashing of the scary diablo form which is not just scary but also sinister as well. Despite his menacing appearance and the somewhat arrogant way in which he speaks to others, Diablo is someone that treats others fairly and with respect and that his manner of speech is due to the fact that he’s intent on maintaining his image by roleplaying as a demon lord. In line with this is Diablo’s dislike of using violence as he believes that it should only be used as a choice of last resort.
As the series goes on however and Diablo and co overcome trial after trial Diablo’s personality gradually starts to change. From the onset, it can be seen that due to Diablo’s Hikamori lifestyle that Diablo is someone that has very limited social skills and as a result had an acute fear of communicating with others and especially those with a degree of power in them as seen in his conversation with Faltra’s lord Galford. At the same time, it can be seen that beneath the surface Diablo is also someone that’s mentally fragile and is deeply afraid of revealing his true vulnerable self to others as Diablo is afraid that by doing so he will not only lose his friends and the bonds that he has forged with them but also be hurt emotionally in the process. From this, it can be seen that Diablo’s demon lord persona while a way for him to show a confident and powerful persona to others also serves to act as a shield that protects his vulnerable inner heart from the strong emotional trauma that caused him to become a Hikamori in the first place. While very glad of the demon lord persona that become an integral part of Diablo’s life this as the series goes on begins to change as a result of discovering the kinds of joy that come from not just forming friendships with like-minded people but also adventuring with them which caused within him a curious desire to maybe one day be able to talk to the others normally a desire that showed just how much the friendships that he has formed has affected his personality. Despite Diablo’s fear of speaking with strangers it can be seen that Diablo is someone that can be both prideful and inspirational which is shown in how he tried to convince Alicia to be less uptight and his stand to defend to the last the fortress gates from an attack by the fallen general Edelgard in an attempt to show his power as the demon lord to her. A prominent trait of Diablo that I felt took great advantage of the fact that his real-world self was actually inhabiting the body of his game avatar was the contrast between his two selves within the series that took ,the form of inner arguments between his Hikamori side and his demon lord persona something that I felt was interesting as it showed Diablo’s attempts to overcome his true self’s concerns in a way that’s easily visible to the viewer.
The character of Diablo I felt was an interesting one that I felt was both well designed and developed with his gradual evolution from someone that was both scared and reluctant to forge bonds with others and show his true feelings to someone that was not only able to but also developed a determination to protect those that are dear to him being especially well done. I felt that his voice actor Masaaki Mizunaka did a great job in his first main role within the industry and I wish him well in his career.
Rem Galeu
Rem Galeu voiced by new seiyuu Azumi Waki of Toji No Miko fame is one of the main characters of the series and is one of Diablo’s allies within the series. A female member of the Pantherian demi-human race Rem at the beginning of the series was shown to be someone that was quiet, intelligent and perceptive and was someone that preferred to make judgments based on facts and knowledge rather than acting on the whim as her friend Shera does. A mage of some ability Rem was someone that can be said to fit the image of an honor student being not just logical but also level-headed and knowledgeable in a wide range of matters. Indeed, it can be seen that Rem was very proud of her abilities as a mage and believed that she will make an excellent adventurer and aspired to prove this to others by joining the guild. While very proud of her abilities Rem was not someone that was arrogant and indeed was someone that was relatively honest and has no problem in praising the ability of others which I felt was a welcome change for a mage type character. While a quiet person by nature Rem was also shown to be someone that was also friendly and kind and will assist her friends and allies readily when needed no matter the odds arrayed against them showing not just her kindness but also her brave and steadfast nature.
As the series goes on and Rem’s personality is expanded upon it can be seen that beneath her rational and calm self Rem is someone that has no shortage of emotional scars within her. At the beginning of the series Rem while noted to have great pride with her ability as a mage was also someone that can be said to be quite stubborn in her determination to always do things her own way and trying the shoulder the burden that comes from it instead of asking for help from her friends. However, this rather than being a result of simple pride is rather a result of a deep-seated fear within her that arises from the unique curse that lies within her. As a result of this unique circumstance it can be seen that Rem’s dislike of a need to ask people for help and her adverse views on friendships and bonds was due to her fear that people would treat her differently if they were to find out her true nature and push her away from them something that Rem has already encountered in the past. Due to this Rem in the beginning was shown to be not just stubborn but also fearful of not just bonding with others but also of forging friendships with others ever conscious of the secret that she’s hiding from the others. Unsurprisingly this meant that in the beginning while having no shortage of people who she can trust Rem was someone that had very few people that she can actually call friends with the notable exceptions being that of Shera. As a result of their inner struggles, it's perhaps unsurprising that Rem and Diablo would not just bond easily but also forge strong friendships with each other due to the fact that both while acting tough on the outside were mentally fragile in the inside. While initially wary of Diablo much like Shera Rem was not just surprised at how caring and perceptive that Diablo was but also how despite the fact that her secret was known to him that Diablo not only accepted this but also treated her no differently than before and staying by her side unlike others who would have left her.
As a result of this Rem’s attitude towards Diablo changed considerably becoming one of the few people that she can place her trust in and like Shera causing her to develop feelings for him. As a result of their shared fears of the cast Rem is perhaps one of the few that can perceive Diablo’s inner turmoil and as a result, when she notices this she can be seen to try hard to understand his concerns and try to cheer him up too often amusing results. Apart from Diablo Shera is perhaps Rem’s closest friend and while the two are often seen arguing with each other they are shown to be relatively close and indeed their relationship is so good in that Rem is able to easily determine when something is bothering her and when its time to step in showing that beneath her stand-offish nature Rem is also someone that can care deeply about her friends and the choices that they make in life.
The character of Rem I felt was an interesting one that was both well designed and developed. The evolution of her character from someone that while proud and confident of her abilities was unexpectedly fragile, lonely and trusts slowly to one that learns to appreciate the advantages that friendships, trust, and honesty brings to her I felt was something that was well done. Seeing the usually quiet and logical Rem try her best to bond with Diablo and the cast I felt was a great indication of just how much Rem has developed in the course of the series. I felt that her seiyuu Azumi Waki did an excellent job at portraying the character of Rem.
Shera L Greenwood
Shera L Greenwood played by veteran seiyuu singer Yuu Serizawa of 3D Kanojo Girl and Twin Stars Exorcist fame is one of the main characters of the series and is one of Diablo’s allies within the series. A member of the Elf demi-human race Shera at the beginning of the series was shown to be someone that was positive, cheerful and fun-loving and was someone that was carefree by her very nature. True to her fun-loving nature Shera was someone that possessed a joking personality and as a result, was seen to be easily able to forge bonds with others due to her friendly nature. However, despite her excitable nature Shera was also shown to be relatively perceptive and cautious easily able to determine when someone is approaching them with ill intent on account of her race-specific abilities. At the same time while a kind person by nature it can be seen that Shera also has a serious side to her character that’s not just competitive but also tenacious and determined a side that I felt complemented her default personality relatively well.
As the series goes on and as Shera’s personality is expanded upon Shera’s personality gradually changes as a result of the events that she and her friends encounter and overcome in their adventures. While a carefree, friendly and teasing person in the beginning that acted as she had not a care in the world it can be seen that beneath this Shera like Rem has no shortage of mental scars that she tries hard to hide from the others. As a result of her unique backstory it can be seen that Shera despite being born into a life that most adventurers could only dream off was one that viewed it with disdain and instead of wanting to return to that life instead aspires to not just become independent off it but also strong enough to stand on her own without having to rely on them which shows not just her strong will to succeed at her chosen task but also her determination to overcome her past trauma an aspect that I felt matched well with both her personality and her inner struggles. At the beginning of the series of the series, Shera like Rem saw Diablo as their summon and as a result was dismayed by the fact that not only did he managed to reflect the spell was supposed to have bounded him but also caused her and Rem to become his slaves instead. While Shera in the beginning only saw Diablo was someone akin to a temporary master that she can easily seduce with her assets this view of hers began to change as she began to see Diablo’s true nature and the fact that despite being his slave Diablo treated both she and Rem with not just respect but also kindness and loyalty something that Shera was not used to experiencing and as a result her attitude towards him began to change. As their adventures continued and Shera began to appreciate not just the powerful magical and combat abilities that Diablo possessed but also of how kind he was as a person Shera gradually realized that she had begun to see Diablo and Rem as her first dear friends and that continuing to hide her true feelings from them would mean that she does not trust them despite the kindness that they have shown her an aspect that is shown well when Shera gets caught up in her brother’s scheme to bring her back to the kingdom.
The character of Shera I felt was a character that was both well designed and developed with her evolution from a positive and cheerful girl that didn’t take things seriously to one that was not just determined to forge her own path in life but also determined to protect her first true friends in her life being especially well done. I felt that her seiyuu Yuu Serizawa did an excellent job at voicing the character of Shera.
Alicia
Alicia Cristela voiced by veteran seiyuu Yumi Hara of Log Horizon and the Idolmaster fame is one of the main characters of the series and is one of Diablo’s many acquaintances within the series. A young woman that’s in her late teens and a rare female member of the vaunted imperial knights Alicia at the beginning of the series was shown to be someone that was polite, confident and kind and was someone that was both considerate to the feelings of others and caring to their needs. In a way, it can be said that Alicia was the ideal image of an imperial knight as she wasn’t just kind but also diligent, level-headed and approached her role with great determination and treated any mistakes that she makes harshly a view that is shared by a great many people within the series including Diablo.
As can be expected of an imperial knight Alicia was someone that didn’t just have excellent communication skills that Diablo lacked but was also someone that displayed her feelings openly and as a result, she was someone that can be said to keep Diablo on his toes a task that she excelled at. However, despite her seemingly professional nature it can be seen that Alicia is someone that isn’t too honest with her feelings and needs and indeed is someone that can get embarrassed quite easily in denying them until it becomes too obvious to others such as her feeling hungry and not revealing it till the last minute something that I felt was quite funny and added in a sort of a childish side to her character and made her endearing in my eyes. While holding the role of an imperial knight a role that is not just highly respected within the kingdom but also feared it can be seen that Alicia is not someone that cares a great deal about her status as a knight but more of the fact that she can use that role to defend her friends and innocents from harm. While a cheerful and positive young woman it can be surprising to see that despite these qualities Alicia is someone that has few opportunities to make real friends and as a result bonding with Diablo and the girls was something that was new to both of them something that I felt was both interesting and also funny to see the latter due to the awkwardness that Alicia showed when trying to bond with the cast.
As the series goes on and Alicia’s personality is expanded upon it can be seen that Alicia is someone that has more than one side to her personality a side that I felt was quite surprising. As a result of the training that Alicia was put through in her training to become an imperial knight she was taught that all fallen, demi-humans and demons were enemies or at least beings that were not trustworthy and it was a view that had sustained her and powered her through her career as a knight becoming the prime motivation for her public face. However, despite that this view of hers becomes challenged after she encounters and befriends Diablo and co as part of her duties and even more so when she saw that contrary to her teachings Diablo despite being a demon lord was someone that was not just kind and caring to everyone that he meets but also someone that preferred to use diplomacy to settle matters and only use violence as a last resort. This is further reinforced by the shock that she received when the demon lord Klem was released from her prison as compared to Diablo she was much more radically different.
These twin shocks to Alicia’s psych while causing her great confusion also eventually contributed greatly to awakening within Alicia her true persona that she had so far kept suppressed and hidden within her mind one that was radically different to her public face. Alicia’s true face that was revealed due to the twin shocks was one that can be said to be the complete opposite of that her public role as an imperial knight as here rather than viewing demons and fallen with hatred she instead views them with something akin to admiration. At the same time Alicia’s core traits of kindness, politeness and her caring nature towards her friends is replaced by one that is deceitful, malicious and manipulative and showing a fearful determination to get to her goal by any means necessary even if it meant betraying her friends and allies that she so valued in the past. This radical change of her character I felt was something that was both unexpected and interesting as it essentially made her an enemy to not just Diablo and co but also to the very role that she was supposed to be loyal to. The character of Alicia I felt was a well designed and developed character whose evolution from an ideal imperial knight that was both kind, caring and loyal to her friends to someone that was both deceitful and manipulative and willing to betray her friends in order to achieve her goals that were counter to those of her role I felt was really well thought out. I felt that her seiyuu Yumi Hara really did an excellent job of portraying the character of Alicia.
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Animation wise I felt that the designs for the main and supporting characters within the series were well designed and remained faithful to their source material. In particular I felt that the clothing that was worn by the main cast did a great job of showcasing not just the races that their characters belong too but also their professions and personalities as well with notable examples being Diablo’s demonic cloak and armor set that was supposed to convey authority, Shera’s outfit which conveyed freedom and Rem’s more subdued outfit that was supposed to convey logic but at the same time allow her to blend in more. The various settings and locale that the cast visit within the series I felt was also well designed with the setting doing a good job of conveying to the viewer and to Diablo that while this world may be similar to the game world it was not that world by having a contrast of a comfortable medieval and fantasy style town with a harsh and unforgiving world of cruelty and harshness that lie beyond its walls. In terms of combat animation, I felt that the many fights within the series whether its small scale duals between Diablo and human opponents and Diablo’s fight against monsters was pretty well done with the fights being not just well designed but also unpredictable in terms of battle events and outcomes something that I felt kept me on my toes throughout the series and making each fight more interesting than I thought with notable examples being Diablo’s defense of the fortress from the fallen and Edelgard, the dual with Galford and the fight against Shera’s brothers summon. This was helped greatly within the series by the large number of spells and magic effects that were present within the series that had the effect of making each fight much more impressive visually.
Music wise the series made use of one opening and ending theme which was Decide which was sung by Summoners 2+ a voice unit formed by Yuu Serizawa, Azumi Waki, Yumi Hara, Rumi Ookubo and Emiri Katou who voiced the characters of Shera, Rem, Alicia, Sylvie and Edelgard and Saiaku na hi demo Anata ga Suki which was by Shera’s seiyuu Yuu Serizawa. Both of these songs I felt were strong ones with the former doing a good job of creating a sense of anticipation for the series as we wait to see what Diablo and his friends get up to while the latter conveyed a sense of farewell and a promise to tune in again next episode. The series OST I felt did a great job of providing strong background music to the many different types of scenes within the series. In terms of voice acting, I felt that the series main voice cast did an excellent job of portraying their assigned characters whether they were main or supporting ones. In particular, I felt that Masaaki Mizunaka, Yuu Serizawa, Azumi Waki and Yumi Hara all did an excellent job in portraying their assigned characters which were Diablo, Shera, Rem and Alicia respectively. Additionally, while I didn’t cover them within this review I also felt that Rumi Ookubo, Emiri Katou, Sayaka Senbongi, Atsumi Tanezaki, and Akio Ootsuka also did a great job of portraying the supporting cast of Sylvie, Edelgard, Celestine, Klem and Galford respectively.
Overall conclusion
In overall Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo, no Dorei Majutsu was an anime that I really enjoyed watching with its main strong points being its interesting premise, well-designed story, well designed and developed characters, interesting fights, strong voice acting and an interesting fusion of comedy, fantasy and ecchi genre’s that actually works.
The overall premise of the series which is of a character from the real world being transported to another world is one that’s already well-trodden. However rather than mimicking what other series have already done so by transporting the real person in their real body to the world the series changes this formula and makes use of its own unique take on it by instead transporting the mc into the world as a character that’s he’s most familiar with which is the character that the main character has spent years painstaking creating in another game. This itself I felt was interesting because unlike the outer self that the mc is seen with by the inhabitants of this world the mc’s true self that’s hidden behind the outer shell is one that can be seen to have a totally different personality and indeed is one that is a direct contrast to the outer self. This contrast of the inner demon king that’s indecisive and easily scared with his outer self that's confident and menacing was something that I thought the series used really well as it allowed the main character to not just overcome his own inner weakness of being quiet and unsociable but also mask this development by projecting his confident and menacing self to his friends and to his enemies to both inspire and frighten something that was used effectively when paired with the series story. At the same time, this also lent itself to a number of noteworthy comedy moments that were used to both progress the plot but show this development of Diablo’s character with a good example being Diablo’s mismatch of tones when addressing people. The overall story of the series I felt was surprisingly well thought out as it not just made great use of comedy, fantasy and ecchi moments but also weaved this into a number of story arcs that were not just interesting but populated by some pretty designed villains that were not simply one dimensional and had some surprising traits to them that made them stand out with notable examples being Galford the lord of Faltra, Saddler the most arrogant paladin I ever seen and Klem the demon lord that’s more cute than dangerous.
Overall Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu was an anime that I found to be really entertaining and one that made great use of its unique premise, story, well designed and developed characters and rare fusion of various genre’s that’s rarely used together. As a final score, I would say that Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu easily deserves a final score of 10/10.
darkos88
this anime makes my day better. The many beautiful views make me eager to continue watching. The main character is also overpowering and wise so it is exemplary. With a brief explanation of the main character, we can see that from beginning to end the character continues to develop. From being lazy to now very industrious and passionate but still awkward. He can also be a great guy and change from himself. The comedy element in this anime is very great and feels very ecchi and harem. I also like the music that is suitable to listen to. And even though there is no uncensored,I am still satisfied watching it.
HungryBear420
For starters, the story was pretty basic. The main protagonist is a gamer that plays the MMORPG Cross Reverie. He finds himself magically turning into his high-level mage character, named Diablo, upon being summoned into the game by Rem and Shera, the two other main protagonists of the show. The rest of the show follows the trio on a journey to release a Demon Lord, trapped inside Rem, from within her without killing her. Thankfully, frequent action, humorous dialogue and visuals, and plot development (which also serves to reveal a decent amount of lore to the viewer) are all balanced well, keeping the showing fromgetting too boring too quickly. There was a fight scene nearly every episode and none of the slower moments felt like they were moving too sluggishly or were unnecessary.
The world of the game itself is also quite uninspired, seeming simply to be a basic MMORPG featuring your run-of-the-mill adventurers, wizards, demihumans, and monsters. However, the show is beautifully animated. Everything is vibrantly colored and crisply outlined. Again, I must mention the fight scenes, as they feature some of the cleanest visuals for magic casting that I have seen in any show. The sound quality and choices are also very pleasant, making the show extremely easy and enjoyable to watch.
A lot of people have trouble with the lewd scenes and fan-service of the show, claiming they are excessive and even going so far as labeling them as "hentai." Anyone who has ever read/seen hentai will tell you that those people are wrong. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord seemingly makes fun of this common anime trope by featuring laughably over-the-top lewd moments that more or less desensitize you to the moans of pleasure and sexualized character designs through the sheer absurdity of the situations that the characters find themselves in.
This show is great if you're just looking for a funny anime with smooth, quality animation and cool fight scenes. The opening and ending are good too (I personally never skip the opening, it's just too good).
I would not recommend this show if you are looking for an anime to emotionally invest in or if you are easily offended by visuals that are sexually suggestive.
