According to legend, Beelzebub, one of the seven princes of Hell, betrayed God and was banished from Heaven for eternity. Beelzebub now leads the kingdom of Pandemonium, where all former angels roam and work every single day of their immortal lives. A devil like him would give people chills at the mere mention of his name.
But what if Beelzebub is not as evil as initially thought? What if he was obsessed with fluffy things? And what if Beelzebub is actually a woman?
That is what new assistant Myurin discovers when he is hired to serve Her Majesty Beelzebub. She may know exactly what to do to keep Pandemonium running like clockwork, but whenever she leaves the professionalism of the office, the girl needs some assistance in order to function like a normal... devil. As much as Myurin can't stand being unprofessional, he is secretly obsessed with her adorable antics, and his new job teaches him that everything is not exactly what it seems, especially with the other head devils of Pandemonium.
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Kipo0007
Hell is always imagined to be a Dark, Dangerous place full of torturous, tormented filled with savage beings and creatures. Well you can throw all that imagination out of the window when you see what this anime beholds especially for an idea of the Underworld. The anime revolves around a Hell or rather a paradise looking hell called Pandemonium which is the mix of a bit of ancient and modern age developed setting with the very high element of cuteness, moe and Fluffiness (Yes you heard me) . Characters Meet our MC's Miss Beelzebub who is the supreme demon leader of the underworld who is a airhead, laid back adorable and a pretty teenage looking girl who's obsessed with cute things and food with her favorite word being "MOFU MOFU" (soft/Fluffy in Japanese description) and her personal assistant/guardian Myurin, who takes care of her persona work matters, makes sure she finishes her work instead of lazying around and is responsible most of the times. Also is a bit of a shy Tsundere in nature.
Apart from this,there's also a special close relation between them which is lingering but is still developing. As Myurin really has admiration and respect for Beelzebub as the demon lord and his boss, but also likes her cute side and adores her secretly and is protective.Also Beelzebub is really dependent on myurin for her work and chores being a bit of a lazy,air head girl but also really values him and somewhere secretly also has a big soft spot for him, which is slowly developing into feelings.
This adorable relationship between them keeps being developed with their respective characters throughout the series in a really cute, humorous and heartwarming way, almost like watching young innocent teenagers beginning to learn about love.
Also there are relationship developments along with other side character couples too which are really interesting and pleasant to watch too.
Besides the MC we have our Side characters who have great enjoyable personalities as well ,for example:
Azazel , A manly ripped guy/Former Demon lord who is a bit shy and speaks using placards and secretly also loves Cute things.
Berphegor a really sweet, cute shy girl who has big time anxiety talking to others except for beelzebub.Her anxiety means she shakes from fear almost constantly and also has a nervous bladder when she is really frightened and she dashes to the washroom several times a minute.
Eurynome A big time Shotacon who's love for small boys grow no bounds and has a ability where she can imagine a Grown up guy in his small boy form which is really hilarious especially when she reacts to it.
Azeroth another demon lord, who calls himself Beelzebub's Elder brother though not related who is a small time siscon, but loves to flirt around with other girls most of the time.
Azeroth's assistant Sargatans who is has a sadist only towards him, and despite her calm appearance loves punishing Azeroth when he lazes around flirting with girls and punishes him more harshly with wrestling moves when he calls her Flat. Despite her violence she also enjoys cute things but prefers to keep her hobby a secret.
Other good characters with interesting personalities are also present,which viewers will quite enjoy.
This really simple plot with hell and demon/fallen angel references with these main and side characters with their unique and enjoyable personalities and antics with the element of comedy and cuteness overload and a good bit of romance make for a great relaxing and enjoyable series.
Animation and Art.
The Animation quality is top notch by LIDENFILMS, with their clear, but elegant and bright pastel color's and beautiful & adorable creations which brings out the cuteness and lighthearted moments of the anime.
Sound.
The background music with the intro and outro are equally chill, calming & delightful to hear, along with a calm and enjoyable narration in between scenes.
Conclusion
A soothing and warm series, purely about the happy stuff, a real stress reliever, perfect for all those who are into this type of anime. I personally am and can't watch this show without smiling and giving a few laughs and just taking in the cuteness and heartwarming moments.
Hope more viewers delve into this show to have a really good and enjoyable time. Really good recommendation. :)
Faerynn
As a reader of the manga, I was really excited when the anime was announced. To me this anime is a fluff series. Don't go into this thinking you're going to get a detailed story. Because you won't. It is more a story of will they/won't they and with events happening around it. In a fluffy and cute way. There are a few side characters which are lacking, but overall the characters are well written enough for what I expected. The music and sound effects are very fitting to the anime. If you like cute art, lovey dovey characters, feel good anime and pastel colours. Thenthis is the anime for you!
Pipe
This series is very light and entertaining. In the beginning, I was not decided if watching the show because I thought it could be average. It is challenging trying to create a cute plot from demons. The first thing that came to my mind was a horned devil with a stick burning others or a bossy demon demanding attention. However, this series exceeded my expectations. The anime is adorable, delightful, tender, funny, and the most importantly it is enjoyable. The series can be considered a satire by some. However, for me, it is just a different vision from the purgatory and cannot be called aparody. The tender atmosphere and the adorable characters are not to everyone’s taste. For these reasons, it is common to see trashy scores, and this series is not an exception. Do not let that the rating changes your mind. If you like an adorable plot, with attractive and well-developed characters, then you must try “Beelzebub – jou no Okinimesu mama.”
--The story--
The story is developed in the hell. It is a cute and charming place instead of the classical hell from other stories where the putrid smell and the deadly atmosphere is around. This place is managed by Beelzebub, a known fallen angel in the demon tales. However, in this story, she is adorable, pretty and dynamic. Since she is hell’s governor, she needs assistants one of them is Myurin (aka Mullin) who helps her in the daily activities such as motivating her, updating the agenda, etc. Also, we meet an acceptable number of characters with a different background. The plot focuses on the interaction between these characters, and they develop subplots that are tied together well. These characters have a unique role in the pandemonium. For example, Beelzebub and Myurin are in charge of the administration, Astaroth and Sargatanas oversee the finance department. Furthermore, it setups some comedic and romantic scenes that are pleasant to the eye. Lastly, we explore their daily experiences in the pandemonium in this tender slice of life story.
Another important aspect is the pacing. The show manages good pacing between the main plot (relationship Beel and Myurin) and the subplots (the connection between Belphegor and Azazel). All these stories affect the story and add some innocent tone to the outcome.
--Characters—
I want to praise the series because the character design and development is right, they are appealing. Each character is unique, original and during all the episodes they are dynamic and multidimensional because you can see a growth in their personalities and desires. The characters can be divided into couples depending on their romantic interests.
Beelzebub is the pandemonium leader. She is very adorable and cute. She loves fluffy things, and she is a bit shy when Myurin is nearby, but she wants to get his attention. However, she is a hard worker and is very powerful (just mentioned). I love her outfit design maybe it will be worth for a cosplay.
Myurin, he is Beelzebub personal assistant. He has to support her, and he cares about his job and her boss. He worries too much when the work is not done and presses Beelzebub to do it. Deep inside, he is a bit shy and does not know how to approach Beelzebub more intimately.
There are other characters such as Belphegor that cannot start a conversation with Azazel or the latter that cannot speak without a board. I cannot write about all the characters, but they have unique traits that complement the other characters and boost plot. All them are very enjoyable and pleasant to the eye.
--Art and Sound—
The animation is great. However, it is not for all the tastes because they are using a pastel palette and bright scenes with the purpose to highlight the beautiful and adorable traits from the characters and the plot itself. The camera angles cover the most relevant parts and help to boost the plot.
The sound is elegant and soft. The director was not seeking to build up the plot with music, so it is more classical, ambient music that goes well with the show. About the OP conveys a charming and happy atmosphere; the ED is good and acceptable, but this season we have better and more catchy songs.
--Enjoyment—
The show propels the elegance and the surreal part of the hell. It is very different from the usual anime, and it is a plus. It is refreshing, and the plot has coherence. Honestly, I liked the series. It is pleasant and cute. The interaction between the characters is lovely and enjoyable. I know that a lot of spectators will dislike this kind of plot, but if you are up to adorable things or easy plots, then it is a good option for you.
Sakura-_-Hime
._. ._. Very relaxing anime. SIKE!!! I found it annoying, At first I thought I was going to get some nice character/ plot development. Like it would be real soothing and enjoyable at the same time, something like natsume in terms of feelings. No instead I got stupid and poor taste, clinging to perversion. I not knocking persons who have a thing for them soft, cosy, anime with dull-witted characters. Am just saying this isn't my taste. And I have seen pretty good soft animes but this wasn't it at all. Theart style looked cheap in my opinion. Cute but it was just to washed out for me.
I like anime's with substance and 7 to 10 characters. These characters were so lame I started wondering what I was really watching, it was like ewwwwwwww!!!!!! The story was non existent , just pieces thrown here and there. This was just hard to watch, no flow.
I can barely describe my distaste for this one. Its just horrible. I understand you want to make the characters likeable and sweet but did you have to make them so unbearable.
I felt like it was draining my life force.
I was yawning so hard my jaw was hurting, I fell asleep 3 times while trying to finish it.
UTTERLY BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shingster
--The review contains spoilers-- Please note this review is intended to be read by those that have finished watching Beelzebub Jou no Okinimesu and while care has been taken to minimize story related spoilers there may still be spoilers within character analysis. You have been warned. In a hell where the fire and despair is replaced by both cuteness and fluffiness demons rather than engage in intrigue and plots instead struggle over matters of the heart and the feelings that they have towards others as they seek to improve themselves. Based off a popular manga of the same name Beelzebub Jou no Okinimesu Mama which isbetter known by its English title of As Miss Beelzebub likes is a romance, comedy and fantasy anime that gives us the rare opportunity to see what will happen if Beelzebub once one of heavens strongest angels after being banished from heaven not only establishes her own domain that she uses to both house and allow angels who like her have taken the path of the demon to live and work out their lives for her but instead of making the land all dark, grim and fiery as other demons would have decided instead modernized it and replaced the dark colors with bright ones and replaced the grim and fatalistic aura with both fluffiness and cute and strong bonds of friendship that exist between the denizens of hell. The idea and concept of hell have always been a subject that interested me due largely to the many varied depictions of it that I have seen across all forms of popular media whether its light novels, manga or anime and video games and as a result I always thought that I seen everything that hell can become. However that changed when I saw the premise for Beelzebub as unlike standard depictions of hell Beelzebub can be said to have done the total opposite as it replaced much of the traditional trappings that hell usually had with concepts that may on first impressions seem out of place but over time prove to be concepts that work surprisingly well when they act in synergy with one another. This creative use of concepts that can be considered the opposite of what hell is usually depicted as and the effects that it had on it made quite the impression on me and was one of the main reasons why I decided to give this show a chance. While the first episode of the series did a great job of introducing the setting and the first of the cast I felt that it was a relatively weak episode that didn’t have the kind of impact that I would have hoped. However, despite this my interest into the series unique premise prompted me to continue on and I was glad to see that the following episodes were much better and that in the end, I managed to watch it to the very end.
The overall story for the series follows the life of Beelzebub a powerful demon that despite possessing the power that can be said to allow her to stand on almost equal footing with the demon lord that would have ensured that she align herself with him instead elects to live in a life of peace where both she and the demons that resides within her domain can live their lives peacefully and learn to not just coexist with each other but forge bonds with each other and pass each day in both peace and comfort. The overall setting that Beelzebub makes use of as its main setting is Pandemonium a land that like the overall premise was switched to something that was more in line with the theme of peace and friendships rather than the threat of fiery death and the suffocating feel of despair that traditional hell would have made use off. The land of Pandemonium is a land that can be seen to resemble a fantasy version of a modern-day Japanese town whether in terms of layout and in the types of buildings that are present within the town. However, rather than featuring humans as the main occupants that will be ruled by demons as one would have expected Pandemonium is instead wholly the domain of the demons who instead of taking forms that would showcase the demon race instead take up the form of humans as they live their daily lives. While Beelzebub acts as the overall leader of the land of Pandemonium each of the high-ranking demons that act as her subordinates rather than taking domains of separate lands within the realm instead is assigned to manage one of the many departments that can be seen to perform functions that are vital to the continued smooth running of the land. Despite being reduced to become little more than civil servants I felt that Beelzebub’s restructuring of the higher command echelons of the demon hierarchy was pretty creative as even though there may not be fighting to defend their domain with cunning and spear as department heads they are still fulfilling their role as both leaders of the demons and their liege’s advisors by trading their cunning and skill at arms with honesty and the act of working hard to ensure that the demons that live alongside them can live in relative peace something that I thought resonated well with the series main theme.
Joining Beelzebub in this fun and fluffy adventure of maintaining peace within the land of pandemonium while trying to encourage the forging of bonds between demons and make life that much more enjoyable for everyone is a host of characters whose unique personality quirks and struggles to fulfill their liege’s earnest desires all serve to make this tale an amusing one from start to end. These include the serious and dutiful Mullin, the laid back but surprisingly perceptive Astaroth, the cold but surprisingly cute Sargatanas, the quiet but determined Belphegor and the quiet but surprisingly friendly Azazel. Together Beelzebub and her fellow demons in their desire to live their lives in peace and comfort and bond with their fellow subordinates would not just learn to understand themselves more but also come to realize that their subordinates also have a hidden side to them that they work hard to keep hidden from their bosses. In this desire to not just live in a land of peace but also find enjoyment in learning about the hidden natures that are seemingly hidden from them what kind of hilarity would they find and how would these change the nature of bosses and the nature of the relationship that exists between them and their dear subordinates.
Beelzebub
Beelzebub portrayed by veteran seiyuu Saori Oonishi of Comic Girls and Food Wars fame is one of the main characters of the series and is the main heroine of the series. A powerful demon and the ruler of the realm of Pandemonium Beelzebub due largely to the fear and respect that comes from her reputation as being one of the greater demons within the demon hierarchy is often seen by many as someone that’s wise, cool and someone that had a lot of integrity that benefited someone of that rank. In actuality however, things are rather different. From her initial appearances, Beelzebub can be seen to be someone that is carefree, innocent and positive by nature that while kind and hardworking is also seen to be somewhat ditsy in nature with this being shown well in her love of fluffy things and her tendency to mix the less important matters with the important ones. Despite her role as being the overall leader of the realm of Pandemonium Beelzebub rather than being shown to display traits of arrogance and overconfidence that is typically expected of such characters instead is shown to be someone that is polite, caring and playful by nature and rather than treating her subordinates and friends with scorn instead treats them with courtesy, care and loyalty. While often seen as ditsy by her closest friends it can be seen that despite this Beelzebub is someone that is perceptive and understanding by nature and while her insights into specific subjects may be simple at times she can often provide some surprisingly perceptive advice that is able to get to the very heart of a problem that is troubling either her or her friends that hint at the level of perception that she can call upon. Despite her ditsy nature however, it can be seen that Beelzebub can get serious at times and able to project an attitude that is more benefitting of her role as a demon lord. However, this can also be said to be somewhat of a double-edged sword as this while giving her an extra dose of confidence also reveals the somewhat fragile side of her inner self to others a side that is easily hurt if people treat her coldly or she is misunderstood by others. This side of her personality I thought was an interesting one that while resonating well with the series main theme of friendship and bonds also shows that despite being at the peak of the power structure of the realm Beelzebub is someone that still has feelings and insecurities as well.
As the series goes on and Beelzebub’s character is expanded upon her personality gradually begins to change. Despite being seen as a greater demon that would be seen by others as being a being that would be capable of doing any type of job it can be seen quite surprisingly that Beelzebub is someone that is seen to have very little knowledge of how things work in the world and indeed seems to lack any sort of practical knowledge that most demons would have possessed. This is shown well during her attempt to take care of her aide Mullin when he was bedridden in which she showed that rather amusingly she not only lacked any sort of cooking skills but also basic food knowledge skills as well something that I felt was not just amusing but pointed at the fact that even greater demons have things they cannot do. While a diligent and hardworking person by nature it can be seen quite amusingly that Beelzebub is someone that has a curiously short attention span and is someone that can easily get distracted by food and as a result requires constant breaks to allow her to recharge. However, while this can be seen as a disadvantage it can also be seen as the opposite as well as once her appetite has been sated Beelzebub can revert back to her usual queen like role that’s not just more focused but also one that projects a sense of confidence and professionalism that’s more benefitting of a leader than her usual ditsy look. At the beginning of the series largely due to the position that she held Beelzebub was someone that kept a careful distance from not just her friends but also from her staff as well due to a desire to keep things professional between her and her advisors and avoid any instances of favoritism among the government. This is shown especially well in the initial relationship that existed between Beelzebub and her aide Mullin. However, while this approach of hers was seen to be effective it also created within her a sense of disconnect between her and Mullin in which besides duties and knowledge that are needed for work, she knew next to nothing about him or the other staffers something that only dawned on her when she sought advice from her friends. While it can be seen to be a protective mechanism of sorts that would stop people from hating her from prying this sense of disconnect also prevented others from trying to know the real you and allow them to better anticipate your needs that would have enhanced the effectiveness of their duties. As a result of this misunderstanding and the revelation that rather than protecting and allowing others to work more effectively she was in fact hindering them Beelzebub’s attitude towards friendship and bonds started to gradually change. Rather than trying to limit the number of interactions that she has with her friends and allies and try to maintain a working relationship with them as she did in the past Beelzebub in the aftermath began to try to not just bond with her allies emotionally but also get to know them on a personal level as friends as well. While allowing her allies to get a better feel on the feelings and moods of their liege this change in attitude in Beelzebub also served well to show the kind of determination that she had developed to enable her to get closer to those that she cares about and be of some use to them in their time of need. The character of Beelzebub I felt was an interesting character whose ditsy and innocent surface personality contrasted well with the focused, serious and queen like nature that she adapts when she’s in that mode. Her gradual development from someone that largely hid her true self from others in a desire to protect herself from harm at the cost of knowing next to nothing about her allies to someone that was not just determined to forge bonds with others but to know them on a personal level when combined with her desire to improve her own skills and knowledge of the world around her I felt was well done and pretty heartwarming to see.
Mullin
Mullin portrayed by new voice actor Rikuya Yasuda is one of the main characters of the series and is the main protagonist of the series. A male demon resident of Pandemonium and the head attendant of the hell realm that assists his liege Beelzebub in her duties Mullin can be said to be at the heart of the command echelons that manage the daily lives of the inhabitants of Pandemonium. However rather than show the kind of arrogance and overbearing superiority that many in his role would no doubt show Mullin instead is shown to be the entire opposite instead. From initial appearances it can be seen that while Mullin can be seen to be a serious, dutiful and responsible person by nature that understands the prestige and responsibility that the role represents within the hierarchy he does not let this fame get to him and cause him to develop any form of arrogance that most would expect of people with such a high role. Indeed, to his credit, Mullin not only resists such temptations but instead fulfills his role with both honor and integrity as while easily nervous Mullin is someone that is able to not just suppress that fear but also show both kindness and care to everyone that he meets regardless of the rank that they have. While shown to be a serious person that approached his job with due reverence it can be seen that Mullin is also someone that was not just perceptive to the needs of his liege but also surprisingly attentive and understanding of the moods that she goes through as well which shows not just his skills as an aide but also the care that he applies to his duties as well. However, while certainly attentive to the needs of his liege it can be seen that Mullin was someone that found it hard to express his true thoughts on matters instead preferring to simply bury them within him. Due largely to his caring and kind nature Mullin was someone that had little trouble in making friends and forging friendships and as a result, he was someone that was seen to enjoy a high amount of trust by both his fellow staffers and the many demon lords that lived within the realm. However, this can also be said to be a double-edged sword as well as it means that when trouble shows up that cannot be dealt with easily his is the first name that would be sought when that happens much to his dismay. At the beginning of the series while shown to have a healthy amount of respect for his liege Mullin was shown to have a seemingly complicated relationship with her. While not enjoying the fact that her actions often had the effect of keeping him on his toes, he nonetheless had a great deal of respect for her and was shown to care about her a great deal as shown when he scolded those that berated her despite his quiet nature.
As the series goes on however and his personality is expanded upon Mullin’s personality gradually starts to change. In the beginning of the series as noted previously, Mullin had a rather complicated relationship with his liege that arose mainly from the fact that the true image of his lord was a direct contrast to the version of her that he had seen in the past. Indeed, it can be seen that the effect of this revelation was harder on Mullin because his impression of the version that he saw in the past was what can be said to be his main source of motivation for working in the government as an aide in the first place. As a result of this shattering of his ideal image of his lord Mullin while still very much loyal to her was seen to treat his liege with a degree of wariness and caution as if lamenting the fact that his ideal image of his lord was nothing more than a dream. However, as the series goes on and Mullin gets to both interact with and understand his liege as a person this sense of wariness that he has towards her starts to gradually vanish. While initially taking issue with Beelzebub’s seemingly laid-back nature and the fact that she has a very short attention span as the series went on and Mullin had the opportunity to not just know her as both a person and a ruler Mullin began to realize that while Beelzebub may appear to be ditzy and unreliable on the surface and that she may have a rather short attention span beneath this she is also someone that’s not just kind to everyone that she meets but also approaches each situation calmly trying to divine the best routes that can please not just her and the government but also all of their charges as well. As a result of this realization, Mullin not only realized just how difficult the role of a ruler is but also of just how much Beelzebub herself cares about not just the peace that reigns in the realm but also how much she cares about the well being of her charges. While she can certainly appear to be ditsy and unfocused on the surface beneath this is indeed someone that is determined to do the very best for her people. While still bothered to some degree by Beelzebub’s nature Mullin’s attitude towards his liege gradually starts to soften as he while redoubling his efforts to try and support her in her duties as a ruler also starts to take great care in trying to both understand the feelings that she has towards her various duties but at the same time reinforce any weaknesses that she may have in them as well. While generally maintaining his standard responsible personality trait Mullin as a result of seeing the strain that his liege puts herself under also starts to gradually realize that breaks and relaxation are just as important as being diligent at your job something that I felt contrasted well with his default uptight personality and was a development that I thought was well done. The character of Mullin I felt was an interesting one whose development from a kind, caring but uptight person who hid his true feelings to one that was not just attentive but also openly conscious of the feelings and struggles that are being experienced by others I felt was well done. This development I felt was reflected well in the increased character chemistry that gradually began to form between Mullin and Beelzebub as the bond between the two deepened.
Astaroth
Astaroth portrayed by veteran voice actor Yoshitsugu Matsuoka of Sword Art Online and Food wars fame is one of the main supporting characters of the series and is one of Beelzebub’s allies within the series. A former angel and now a powerful demon that resides within Pandemonium that serves as the realms finance chief Astaroth on initial appearances is seen to be a positive, optimistic and confident person by nature that approaches each day with a smile on his face. A friendly, kind and caring person by nature Astaroth on the surface can be seen to be akin to a playboy which while fitting as a demon lord also serves to make the professional lives of his subordinates a constant struggle as Astaroth true to his playboy persona is someone that is never there when work needs to be done. True to his playboy type persona Astaroth was someone that was not just laid back but also had a nasty habit of not just making poor statements but also come up with random ideas that have the sketchiest of reasons for their implementation. A classic example of such an idea within the series is the bathhouse that Astaroth had built in lieu of the health center that was supposed to have been built. Despite this nature of his that caused many to view him as a fool, it can be seen rather surprisingly that beneath this nature of his Astaroth is someone that is surprisingly perceptive and is able to easily notice when someone’s feelings are out of sync with their usual self. At the same time while noted to be someone that was friendly and caring towards all it can be seen that to a degree that Astaroth is someone that cares deeply about his friends and would try to understand the core issues that are causing them the problems that they are suffering in an effort to help them. This aspect is best shown in the strong bond that he has with Beelzebub and his attempts to help her solve the doubts that she had about her bond with Mullin.
While largely retaining the core personality traits that define him as the series goes on and as Astaroth was able to witness first hand how much Beelzebub’s personality has changed as a result of her increasing bond with her aide Mullin Astaroth began to realize that while his current lifestyle of being a playboy was a fun one he was not actually doing much to help his fellow demons unlike his fellow department heads. Indeed, despite being a powerful demon Astaroth in his desire to avoid hard work and responsibility was not just putting a lot of strain on his subordinates but also causing them endless trouble. More importantly, he was also causing trouble for his liege and friend Beelzebub something that he began to realize he had to change. As a result of this revelation Astaroth while not changing much in terms of personality began to take steps to not just improve himself but also make himself more useful to his liege as well. At the same time he also began to realize that despite always slacking off when work is needed to be finished and despite always coming up with ideas that almost always end up failing spectacularly his subordinates have not just endured this but also worked hard to not just undo the damage but also keep him on track with his duties something that he is shown to be genuinely grateful for and within the series is shown well in the heartfelt thanks that he expresses to his aide Sargatanas. The character of Astaroth I felt was an interesting character that while often used as the series main source of comic relief also proved to be a character that had some interesting development that did well to show that beneath his playboy nature Astaroth was also someone that was not just perceptive but cared deeply about his friends as well. Seeing Astaroth witness the many changes that his liege and friend Beelzebub goes through as she opens up to her aide and the realization that perhaps its time to change his own life as well, I felt was an interesting development of his character that resonated well with the theme that opening up your true self to others is what will enable you to change and improve your life.
Sargatanas
Sargatanas portrayed by veteran seiyuu Ai Kakuma of Asterisk Wars and Clockwork Planet fame is one of the main supporting characters of the series and is one of Beelzebub’s allies within the series. A female demon that possesses an icy and forbidding aura about her Sargatanas on initial appearances is seen to be a dutiful, serious and direct person by nature that approaches her role within the hierarchy of Pandemonium with due reverence and professionalism. An honest, cool and collected person by nature Sargatanas serves as chief aide to the head of the finance department Astaroth and due largely due to the laid-back nature of her boss as well as his tendency to skip work and have fun elsewhere is often seen as the shadow head of the said department. While seen to be an effective aide to him due to her professionalism and hard-working nature Sargatanas is also seen as an effective counter to his antics and indeed can be said to be the one person that is able to keep him on track. Despite Sargatanas being an aide, it can be seen rather amusingly that she has no qualms with either physically restraining him or using violence on him to force him to get back to work something that I felt represented well the kind of relationship that existed between the two. Though widely seen as being serious, intelligent and overly loyal to her role as an aide it can be seen that Sargatanas outside of her intimidating nature is also someone that’s intelligent, level-headed and someone that has great foresight. These latter traits while often hard to see by those that don’t know her very well show that beneath her icy and intimidating aura Sargatanas was someone that was not just reliable to her friends and superiors but at the same time can be counted upon to keep the wild antics of her esteemed boss under a tight leash.
As the series goes on however it can be seen that while Sargatanas may be a strict and stern person that isn’t afraid of using both intimidation and violence to make her boss repent for his actions that beneath this she also has a softer side to her personality as well. Unlike her default personality in which she is shown to be both icy and intimidating this softer side to her personality can be said to be akin to her true girly self that she tries hard to conceal from others. In this side of her personality rather than show disdain towards things that can be said to be girly such as cute accessories and toys as she would have done so in her default self it can be seen that instead of doing so, she instead displays a surprising sense of adoration towards them that seems out of place for her considering her reputation among Pandemonium. At the same time while showing adoration towards items that can be seen to be cute Sargatanas also displays an interesting sensitivity towards the types of positive feelings that comes from seeing couples enjoy their time together. While seen to be something of an offshoot to her default personality it can be said that this alt personality of hers is something that can be said to be the true face of the character of Sargatanas as while reflecting well on the types of positive feelings that she feels at seeing cute items this personality of hers also served well to show the kind of struggles that she has in balancing her role as a serious and dutiful aide who tries hard to keep her boss in check by any means necessary. The character of Sargatanas I felt was an interesting character that while initially seen to be someone that was cold, direct and not above using force to restrain her boss swiftly developed to not just become a more effective character but also one that had much more emotional depth to her. The contrasting personality’s that exist within Sargatanas I felt was an interesting idea as while her default cold and intimidating personality may be seen by many to be her true self it can be seen that this personality while still representing her effectively within the realm is nothing more than a mask that came out of her desire to not just be effective at her role as an aide but also in helping conceal her true inner self that would cause her great amounts of stress if revealed. Despite being used as nothing but a mask I felt that Sargatanas’s default personality also did well to create a synergy effect with her boss Astaroth as while the two of them are often in direct opposition to each other their personalities I felt matched and complemented each other well despite this and ensured that each of their interactions were equally amusing to see.
Belphegor
Belphegor portrayed by veteran seiyuu Misaki Kuno of Myriad Colors Phantom World and Log Horizon fame is one of the main support characters of the series and is one of Beelzebub’s main allies within the series. A former principality of heaven and now a demon that lives within the realm of Pandemonium Belphegor who has been nicknamed Gocchin by her liege is seen from her initial appearances to be a quiet and nervous person that’s easily rattled by the simplest of things. As a result of the social anxiety that’s been plaguing her for some time Belphegor while noted to be a powerful demon is someone that can be seen to have very low self confidence in herself and as a result while not lacking in people who are willing to help her and be friends with her actively tries to avoid such entanglements by fleeing. This unfortunate consequence of her actions however ensured that while often seen as cute by others she was someone that was visually impossible to approach normally. As a result of this seemingly unfortunate personality trait of hers, it's perhaps unsurprising that Belphegor is someone that is not just cautious by nature but also someone that trusts and warms up to others slowly. However, while slow to trust to others it can be seen that Belphegor’s attitude to those that she had truly bonded with is markedly different to her default attitude. Instead of her usual hesitant and nervous attitude that can be said to be her defining trait Belphegor to those that she trusts is shown to be a friendly, caring and considerate person that while understanding the limits to what she can do tries hard to provide advice to her friends whenever she can. This is best shown in her attempts to help Beelzebub try to understand the developing feelings that she has developed for her aide. As the series goes on Belphegor’s personality largely due to her crush on her fellow demon Azazel starts to gradually change. While still retaining her quiet and friendly nature Belphegor as the series goes on gradually begins to make an attempt to not just overcome her meekness and her desire to flee at the moment someone tries to get close to her but at the same time try to gradually open her heart to others and make the feelings that she hides inside them much more visible to not just her friends but also to the person that she loves.
Azazel
Azazel portrayed by veteran voice actor Satoshi Hino of Boruto and Log Horizon fame is one of the main support characters of the series and is one of Beelzebub’s main allies within the series. A former member of the Cherub’s and now a demon that lives within the realm of Pandemonium Azazel from initial appearances is seen to be an intelligent, kind and perceptive person by nature that despite his muscular appearance is seen to be someone that is the total opposite of what that appearance represents being both friendly and sociable instead of intimidating and brash as his size would have suggested. While shown to be an intelligent and kind person Azazel is also someone that is noted to be both understanding and considerate of the feelings of others and is always ready to help those that are in need. However, despite his friendly and kind nature it can be seen that Azazel also has somewhat of a complex with his physical appearance as to him while doing well to intimate the occasional troublemaker that he may encounter as part of his job as a watcher this also had the unfortunate effect of causing other people to be in fear of him as well. As a result of this despite the positive and friendly nature that he shows to others, it can be seen that he is not just nervous and quiet but also lonely as well. Due to this, it's perhaps unsurprising that Azazel would as a result treat each of the friends that he has managed to make with both care and consideration and try to help them solve each of the problems that ail them. This is best shown within the series in his attempt to try and understand the problems that Sargatanas had with her problem of being seen as cute by others a problem that unknown to her he also suffers from. In addition to Azazel’s skill at needlework as well as his adoration of cute things one of the more prominent traits that can be said to define Azazel as a character is the fact that he relies entirely on text boards in order to communicate with others in the course of his life something that I felt was quite interesting as while making him stand out somewhat it also showed the depth to which his problem with nervousness has reached within him.
AMV
In terms of animation, I felt that the animation that was used within the series was both bright and clear and made great use of the more positive and cute colors that are within the color spectrum. These I felt not only enhanced the animation itself but also allow it to better show the cute and fluffy nature of the character animations for the series. Setting wise I felt that the bright colors and the unique animation style that was used within the series also did well to show the fuse of modern day and fantasy settings that the series made use of as its main setting by featuring locations and elements that are unique to both settings. While doing well in enhancing the character animations I also felt that these bright colors and style also did well to show the visualization of the various dreams that Beelzebub has within the series. While cute these I felt also featured a surprising variety among their ranks as well. In terms of character designs I felt that the character designs for the series was pretty well done with the uniforms that are own by the cast being a notable aspect as while they were relatively simple I felt that it gave the demons a sense of solidity with each other and at the same time a sense of role within the realm of Pandemonium which contrasts with the traditional depictions of hell that often shows demons as having no established roles within the realm.
In terms of music the series made use of one opening and ending theme which was Pink Lemonade that was performed by Sangatsu no Phantasia and Akumade Koi Wazurai that was performed by the seiyuu’s of Beelzebub, Belphegor and Sargatanas which was Saori Oonishi, Misaki Kuno and Ai Kakuma respectively. Both of these songs I felt were really catchy and at the same time were cute ones that resonated well with the series main theme of cuteness and the forging of friendships. The series OST I felt while doing an excellent job at providing backing music to the many amusing situations that the cast encounter over the series also had the effect of providing a sense of relaxation to the viewer as well. In terms of voice acting, I felt that the series main voice cast all did an excellent job at portraying their assigned characters whether main or support ones. In particular, I feel that Saori Oonishi, Rikuya Yasuda, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Ai Kakuma, Misaki Kuno and Satoshi Hino all did an excellent job of portraying the characters of Beelzebub, Mullin, Astaroth, Sargatanas, Belphegor and Azazel respectively. In addition, while I didn’t cover them within this review, I also felt that Aoi Yuuki, Chinatsu Akasaki, Aya Suzaki and Kikuko Inoue also did an excellent job in portraying the support characters of Dantalion, Eurynome, Morrigan and the series narrator respectively.
Overall conclusion
In overall Beelzebub Jou No Okinimesu Mama was an anime that I really enjoyed and while reception on MAL seems to be rather mixed, I believe that it’s definitely one of the best animes of this season. In my opinion, I believe that its main strong points are its unique premise, entertaining story, well designed and developed characters, creative dream sequences, cute bonding moments and excellent voice acting.
The overall premise of the series I felt was definitely one of the series main highlights. While hell has always existed within the realm of media in some form or another most of these tended to show it in a more traditional sense which is a fiery wasteland that has a depressing and oppressing atmosphere about it. While these aspects certainly do represent well an area where purported sinners were to descend to after their death, I felt that this aspect had started to become overused due to the lack of change in its depiction. As a result of this when I saw the core premise that Beelzebub was making use of, I have to say I was quite intrigued as rather than making use of the traditional depictions Beelzebub not only made use of an entirely new concept but also one that radically changed the concept of hell within the series. Here instead of the fiery wasteland that has become the standard for hell Pandemonium as hell is now referred to as is instead a land that’s filled with not just color but also with cuteness. Complementing well this concept of introducing color and cuteness to the concept of hell was the fact that in this setting as a result of fusing a modern-day Japan with a fantasy setting the powerful demons that would have been akin to demon lords within hell have been transformed into becoming members of a government and acting as department heads. This act of converting powerful demon lords into humans I felt was an interesting concept as it allowed us to not only see what powerful demons would look like if their base personality traits that they had as demons were given human form but also what will happen if they were to both learn off and make use of human-like emotions in their everyday lives. These concepts when paired with the new hell that emphasized positivity and the bonds that it symbolized, I felt took great advantage of the series core themes of friendships, bonds, love and the act of enjoying the peace that reigns.
The overall story that took great advantage of this premise I felt was also one aspect of the series that I enjoyed. While the overall premise had the effect of giving the demons of hell not just a human form but also the ability to not just understand the types of positive feelings and emotions that humans would I was curious to see the kind of effects that this would actually have within the demon’s daily lives as they set about fulfilling their assigned roles within the realm of Pandemonium. While the bond between Beelzebub and Mullin serves as the focal point within the series overall story, I felt that the series also took great care to ensure that each of the demons within the series whether they were main ones or support ones within the setting were not just expanded upon but also paired well with their destined other half within the series. This within the series is shown well in the many bonding moments within the series that was not just sweet to see but also, I felt was also developed really well. These bonding moments between the various characters within the series while sweet to see also I felt featured a great variety in them as well as while taking advantage of the base personalities of each demon these moments also took great advantage of the many hidden personal struggles that each of the characters had hidden within them. While these served to make the bonding moments nice to see I felt that they also served to make each moment and the process that goes with it that much heartwarming as the pairs were both able to not just connect with each other but also understand each other on a deeper more emotional level.
Overall Beelzebub was an anime that I really enjoyed that managed to not only introduce a relatively new and fun version of hell but also pair that with a sweet and heartwarming story that made use of concepts that can be said to be the total opposite of what hell should stand for. While I enjoyed the overall story, I felt that not all of the characters were used to their full potential with the characters of Dantalion and Eurynome being good examples of this. In terms of final score, I would say that Beelzebub deserves a final score of 9/10. This series is undoubtedly one of the hidden gems of this season that I hope this review would help draw attention too.
Patchimen
There has been a rampant problem in modern 12 episode romance anime, and "As Miss Beelzebub Likes It" sums it up nicely: one step forward, two steps back. The whole anime reeks of this idea. It's barely a romance as it is more of a "story" about two people beating around the love bush. Scratch that, make that 6 characters as there's 3 separate couples in the anime. And none of them get anywhere and it's absolutely infuriating to watch them just keep going round and round and acting all tsundere. It's basically the romance anime equivalent of a carousel. The characters aren't even that interesting.Everyone likes fluffy things and...that's it. Maybe this person is a big dude and this girl is a borderline pedophile but that's it. In the end, the only thing going for them is their names and designs. But their names are so long that they're just forgettable.
Speaking of the names, I would finally like to add that the setting makes no sense. Now, a cute version of the underworld is fine, but the author doesn't do anything with the premise besides giving the characters cool names. I forgot they were in Hell while watching considering that only 1 character looks even remotely like a demon, everyone was just born there, and it's just a normal town. While it doesn't completely strip the enjoyment, it just makes me even more perplexed at this series.
With that being said, it's simply mediocre. The art is really cute and some of the soundtrack is quite nice, but that's it. It's just another seasonal romance anime that is better as background noise.
laserlime
[Minor spoiler warning - no major plot points, just character descriptions] I used to be an avid watcher of 12 episode slice of life/shoujo romance series, but as my executive dysfunction continues to rear its head, I've been doing it much less often. I decided to give As Miss Beelzebub Likes It because the style intrigued me, the main characters looked cute, and Azazel is there, too. The short of it is that this would have been a nice, inoffensive experience... if Eurynome wasn't there. Now, I'll explain that in a moment. The general thing about this series is that there isn't really an ongoing story;the characters live in Pandemonium, which appears to be a quaint town rather than a fiery underworld as one would expect of characters from Hell. With that being said, the stakes set in each episode are very low, and the conflicts are usually very simple. If you go in with this expectation, then that isn't really a negative.
To talk about what I did enjoy - I thought it was very refreshing, if not a bit confusing, that the choice was to make this area of Hell look like a regular small town. *Most* of the characters are enjoyable to watch, though Beelzebub, Mullin, and Belphegor seem to get the most attention of them. I'm a sucker for pastel color palettes, and this anime executes it very well. I followed this anime at the same time that I was stressing over finals and watching a more serious and sad anime, and it was a calming experience; I would watch an episode before I went to sleep for the night.
I also really enjoyed the character Azazel, a strong, tough-looking man who prefers to write rather than talk. He has an affinity for cute things, and those around him appreciate him and don't give him a hard time over it (Mullin even calls him his brother!). I was especially amused at the last episode, which I won't go into too much detail, but they do a very blatant advertisement. I don't wanna ruin the surprise, so you'll have to scope that out. :) It was a sweet setting and had sweet characters, and I enjoyed my time watching it.
And then there's Eurynome.
Thankfully, she would not appear for several episodes, so for the first half of the series or so, you'll be safe from her. But she's coming to make you as uncomfortable as you can possibly be. Characters who are not any of the "main three" couples tend to be more one-note and have less time focused on them; in the case of Eurynome, her identifying trait is that she... stalks and fantasizes over young boys. Like, I'm talking elementary schoolers. She would go on to, at any instance she appeared, remind the audience of her sensual fantasies about nine year olds. Mullin, like anyone would, is shocked and concerned upon learning Eurynome's nature, fearing for the children who may be near her, but it is soon played off as a comical beat and he gives a very "oh, that Eurynome!" kind of shrug reaction afterward.
I would like to say that what bothered me was his initial concern and then subsequent disinterest, but honestly, it's the existence of Eurynome altogether that sullies the experience of this show for me. The slow romantic development and the poor excuses the anime gave to make skimpy uniforms for the female characters (we have her boobs out because she doesn't like button-up shirts!) were things that I could brush aside, but there was just no getting past Eurynome. Any time she showed up just made me remarkably uncomfortable, and it honestly makes me wonder why she was added in the first place. The story gains nothing by her addition to the cast; this can be argued the same for others, but at least they don't, you know, stalk young boys. I can't give the show, from my personal viewing experience, any higher than a 6 because of her.
KirbyWurby
So MUCH FLUFF!!!! I wasn't expecting this show to be so damn adorable!!! But very few hiccups that wished it weren't here but you'll forget about it quick with the fluff 😊 Story is cute, definitely a strange way of showing demonic figures in a more kawaii fashion but it works, you do get some fan service but by how its done i really didn't mind it. Not a fan of over hyped shy characters or tsundere types but it actually works out here, graphics are cute and colorful, comedy is great. Overall highly recommend this, it'll cleanse the soul with all the fluff.
Agent_Redacted
The most accurate representation of hell in anime. Instead of demonic flames erupting everywhere, people get tortured for eternity and the demons have red skin, a tail and a horn. You get a utopia of fluffiness and white balls everywhere where the demon king of Pandæmonium ( hell ), Beelzebub is gender bent from male to the most adorable female that everybody must protect once they were enlightened by her presence. Beelzebub-jou no Okinimesu mama. emits the adorable and cute aura from the beginning to the end. In fact, the entire anime itself is simply pretty much anime making fun of how we interpret hellin reality. Nothing much really happens and romance development between characters are lackluster. However, I think that the aim of this anime was to simply make us feel moe. And solely for that reason, I think that the anime has accomplished its goal and truly deserves a big 10/10 as it overwhelmingly surpasses my expectations.
Tell me if I'm wrong, but I think there are some references such as the character named "Azazel" which in actuality is called "Azrael" the angel of death and "Astaroth" being "Astarot" the great duke of hell. It's honestly very cool that they used real characters, and it is also very awesome that they made hell look even better than heaven.
Recommended for people who enjoys adorable things. If you're depressed then this might be the right anime for you as well. Aside from the lowkey yaois which are meant to be a joke(?), this show is spectacular.
StellarIceberg
Had enough of the thots in anime? Done with PLOTS present for no apparent reason? Sick of thirsty women and need something to purify your soul? If so, you have come to the right place. 'Beelzebub-jou no Okinimesu mama' take a turn on the primitive depiction of Hell, establishing Hell / Pandemonium as a colorful place similar to our own human world but where the residents are the outcasts of heaven. Though, taking place in Pandemonium, the story is a light hearted one which tells us the tales of interaction between Beelzebub (a former seraph and now the ruler of Pandemonium), her assistant Myurim and the people surrounding them. LIDENFLIMShas done a great job in portraying the world of Beelzebub with bright color as it goes in sync with the light hearted theme of the story. The art if not ground breaking or anything but itd hard not to fall in love with the world of Beelzebub. Due to many tropes being considered cliché in today's industry, BJNOM has its fair share but its plot is what I would consider the most original in itd respective season.
The character are not written with a outstanding backstory that eould make you admire them or make you relate with them but they are nevertheless lovable.
Being a romance tagged anime is a bit misleading here. While there are a few heartwarming scenes, I would consider the characters 'wholesome' rather then romantic.
Watching each and every episode you get to see the two MC grow closer together while being oblivious to each other's feelings. The slow paced romance really helps us, the viewers, understand why we come to love the characters. Giving each and every character equal value to the story enhances the overall 'wholesome'ness feels Beelzebub gives. A story of a maiden trying to understand and name the feelings she has for Myurim while handling the daily tasks with the one she has a special place in her heart, makes each and every episode enjoyable and with every smile the Queen of Pandemonium shows, we reach a step closer to purity.
Besver
This show has a really cute and lighthearted way of representing hell and it did it nailed it for me. This is not a show for everyone to enjoy though, some might get slightly offended or disturbed by the concept, or some might find it boring as heck, but for me, it was very entertaining and enjoyable. If you like cute demons and fluffy things, you might want to try and watch this show. >Characters< The show's character design and developments were very good and appealing, each character had very fun and entertaining personalities. All of the relationships in the show are very innocent andadorable. First impressions become all off once you get to know about them more and that makes make it more appealing to me and it makes the show more unique rather than just have bland and predictable characters.
Same also applies to the supporting characters' true colors and the viewers can easily connect with them
>Story<
The story setting is placed in the kingdom of Pandemonium in Hell where it is under the leadership of Beelzebub, she gets a new assistant named Mulllin(Murin) and he looks up to and respects her until it all disappears away on the very first day of them working together. Even with his renewed impression of her, he loves her airheadedness and cute side and that fuels his motivation every day.
The side stories are equally entertaining as the main story. The story with Belphegor overcoming her shyness to confess her love to Azazel was so cute and their innocence added to the entertainment. Astaroth's playboy and clingy attitude make it hard for Sargatanas to also confess to him and Eurynome being a shotacon and her obsession with Dantalion makes it funny and all her facial expressions add more to the amusement.
>Sound and Art<
The sound nailed it with setting the mood for the series making the viewers easily settle in and it's more for the background music. The animation was pretty good and the art style was adorable emphasizing the fluffiness of the noble clothes and especially with the gossamers(the white hairballs with faces) and the use of light pastel colors makes it lighter.
Overall this series is very enjoyable and I would recommend this to anyone who wants to chill, lay back, and don't want deep and complicated conflicts.
FantasticMrMe_me
Give me more! I always find myself more and more impressed with everything Square puts out. This is such a cute and collected story that brings out the best vibe. You have to root for so many love stories between every character. Side characters stick out in the best way and you feel so pulled towards them the same, if not more, than the main story arc. The colors chosen for the animation are some bright colors that add so much life to the emotions of the scenes. I have always been a sucker for the cutesy anime, and this one really is up myalley. Give this fun, lighthearted, hidden gem a spin!
minniemoon
I didn’t expect to like this series. It looked really boring and gimmicky, and if I had to compare it to other series that give off a similar vibe, like Ore Monogatari or Polar Bear’s Cafe it kind of is. But I like it, okay? I like these saccharine demons a lot. There’s something about this show that sets it apart ever so slightly to warrant writing a review on it. It’s not as good as other iyashikei, slice of life series that I binged over spring break (Tanaka-kun is Always Listless, I’m looking right at you) but it was certainly… something. A good something,or at least a thing that spurred me to come back after every episode.
The art style, for one, is adorable. Each character looks like they could be turned into a plushie yesterday, and yes this includes our more muscular cast members. The color palette is a nice pastel wash that never falters in any way, even in the more grounded and mundane environments. There isn’t really much to say except for the animation which is decidedly lacking in most scenes. There really isn’t much except for excited arm and lip flaps, and the fetsihy-er moments of the show.
Speaking of the fetish-y moments oh BOY does this show have a lot of them. How Miss Beelzebub Likes It is basically just a soft, whimsical, pastel-colored trojan horse of fetish porn at the 4-koma author’s discretion. This can’t just be a cute show about cute people who do cute things, no of course not, this is a show about a child-like demon who pisses everywhere when she gets nervous which is all the time. Well, okay, maybe she doesn’t outright pee on the floor but oh boy do we get to see her flustered, embarrassed face while she tries to hold back the proverbial waterfall of fetish porn that is a piss kink. What’s that? Watersports aren’t up your alley? Well what about BDSM? Don’t fret, there’s definitely a character who ties up her boss in all manners of sexual ways. He’s not exactly into, but the show makes it clear that he’s not NOT exactly into it, either. What about pedophiles? Do you like literal pedophiles? Would you like to have a main character who’s explicitly a pedophile? How Miss Beelzebub Likes It has got you covered because we definitely have a pedophile to show you, and she even has a be-stockinged boy to drool over. In its defense, the show actually makes a point to explicitly say that what she’s doing is creepy, wrong, and a crime but it never outright punishes her for being a literal child predator and stalking what she thinks is a literal child. There are a few other ways “How Miss Beelzebub Likes it” has its cake and eats it to in regards to these Problematique~ elements, and one is the pedophile’s (no, I didn’t learn her name and I’m not going to) staunch policy that she believes minors are so pure that they shouldn’t even be touched by adults with ill intent. Secondly, the object of her criminal affections is heavily implied to be a grown adult who simply looks young for his age, similar to our titular heroine.
There are other moments of self-awareness as well, like our main boy Myurin chastising one of the other characters for attempting to sneak into the women’s baths in order to get a glimpse of bare skin. It’s outright called a crime, which… yeah. It is, thank you pastel demon anime. And when he does sneak into the baths, the girls haven’t even changed yet and are fully clothed, as they expected something like this would occur. It’s oddly self-aware, and I’m oddly proud of this weird little show
In terms of the characters, the cast is delightful. We have a big strong buff boy who is too shy to speak aloud and sews teddy bears in his spare time. We have a gay, fashion designer demon who’s one of the more level-headed and sensible characters in the show, and his friendship with the chicken-maraca-shaking succubus is underrated and amazing. The straight man of the series is incredibly open minded, patient, and kind. And Beelzebub herself acts like an airhead but is actually just emotionally inexperienced; she’s more than capable at her job. It tends to respect each character’s motivations and inner monologues without struggle, and even characters that are usually the punch lines of jokes, like our fashion designer are given room for a little growth.
This show takes a lot of shots at toxic masculinity and how silly the idea is that men can’t admire other men, take time to be soft or caring, and are incapable of coexisting with women in the work environment, without involving spite or harassment. In fact, most of the coworkers this series features get along very nicely with one another. I genuinely don’t have many complaints, expect for the pedophile and her needless existence.
The music is wonderful, and the OP is especially great. The ending is your standard back-to-the-status-quo, please read the manga end. There are ups and downs, goods and bads, but in the end I would easily recommend this series to someone who loves a good iyashikei.
Actually, watch this show if you have a fever. It’s really calming and you’ll feel a lot better. Not for any other reason than it’s cuteness, but I think that’s a valid reason in itself.
Senpaika
Ehm welcome my review on this anime series. Maybe you just saw the score I gave, but I have my reasons. story 8/10 - The whole story takes place in a unique setting where the devils live. Let's get to the main heroes. Each hero has a unique character. The whole story has a good story and even a good end that is not too drawn. art 10/10- The whole anime has a good artistic style where you can see the effort that was dedicated to the anime. Each bit of animation seems very good and sophisticated. Sound 8/10 - You can not wait for some very complexmusic, such as some of the more popular anime, but it also has a spell.
character 7 / 10- The characters themselves are not very well written and are simple. Everyone behaves a bit childish. I see lots of attributes made from anime Oushitsu Kyoushi Haine.
Experiences 10/10 - This is a very good series and I hope it will have another. I can say that this one is one of the best of this season.
giraffenanime
Ahhh, such a lovely and sweet anime to warm the hearthave much to say about it, haa haa. I don't know much about demons, angels and one's that are banned from heaven but it definitely makes me want to search up all the characters names (they must all have meaning, right?!)
Highly suggest this anime to anyone who needs a sweet romance, with a little fantasy and comedy. Ahhh, this anime just warms up the heat <<<333
trumpapa
The second or third Anime I watched legally and with the knowledgle of it being Anime, I think. Very cute and heartwarming, the characters are like fluffy cloud babies you want to hug. I do not remember the show having any music. There is no story. I honestly have nothing to say. It is fun and cute, a perfect meaningless slice-of-life. The Art was ok. The show as whole, objectively thinking, was decently entertaining. The Protagonists are also not annoying, which is a plus. Probably the most relatable slice-of-life for weebs, since it takes place in Hell. 7/10, its very woth watching if you like slice-of-life, cute things orwant to get into the genre.
anim_ai
This is a lovely moe slice-of-life with gentle romantic undertones. It takes place in a, um, "version" of Hell, which is a peaceful, happy place with an incredibly kawaii ruling class/government. It focuses on Mullin and Bell, as the main characters. The focus of the show is on these moe government officials, their cute and silly antics, and the slowly developing romance between a couple of them. There isn't really much action or drama. I'd have to say that it was not at all like I expected it to be. I thought it would be more on the action comedy side (it's in Hell after all), butthe focus is on a relaxed slice-of-life atmosphere, some light comedy, and moe-ness. Hell is just fantasy Japan, which... they could have spiced up a little to be honest.
Essentially this show has two main facets: fluffly kawaii and gentle romance.
Let's discuss the former first. Now, personally, I enjoy CGDCT moeblobs, but that's not exactly the situation here. There are a number of male characters, and in fact most the characters are not particularly moe: most of the moe therefore derives from Beelzebub (Bell) and secondarily her friend Belphegor (Gocchin). Luckily, they are mainstay characters. Bell in particular is strong with the kawaii, but outwardly is something like an air-headed kuudere, rather than the more standard easily embarassed kawaii archetype. Internally, however, she loves fluffy things! I have to emphasize this, because I loved it. :) As a Connoisseur of Moe, this helped make the show special for me. A love of fluffiness is indeed a common trait of moe characters, but it is usually incidental in nature, something only reactively and temporarily manifested. This show doesn't treat Bell's obsession with mofumofu as a temporary gimmick: it actually manages to consistently carry it through the entire show. This is what I call innovation, my friends. Fantastic.
Ok, now onto the romance part. I am not a fan of cringey melodrama or stretching out manufactured misunderstandings between romantic interests, so I am happy to report these are not present in the show. There are no explicit, "followed-through" love stories/arcs. Instead, a few characters slowly develop some feelings for each other, though some of them do not (or refuse to) recognize the meaning of those feelings. Much of the show is about the characters muddling through their feelings and coming to terms with them. However, I will say that only relatively minor progress in this regard is made throughout the story. The characters are either too pure or oblivious to themselves or others for progression; however, this is not a problem in my opinion, since I am not watching this show for romantic drama. I suspect this may bother some people though. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the romantic interactions between the main characters: Bell does not understand why she feels the way she does, yet she acts with the object of her affection in a very pure manner, which I found quite cute. Gocchin, on the other hand, is aware of her feelings, but struggles to express them - and is also rather adorable.
In terms of plot, I would be hard-pressed to say there really even is an over-arching one. The episodes follow some short arc or easily solved problem; however, there is persistence between episodes, and one does see (minor) character progression throughout the season, mostly in the way the characters interact with or see one another. Like many moe shows though, there is no continuous story arc with clear progresson (that's by definition slice-of-life, I suppose). Personally, however, I actually like the feeling of stability this gives.
For cons, one minor complaint is the fact that the characters are demons in Hell is simply not used. The idea of moe demons is rather amusing to me, and could have been utilized more cleverly I feel. Think of the standard "gap moe" method employed in some shows: wouldn't a demon doing crazy things but loving mofumofu things be a great opportunity for some gap moe? Indeed, it is only due to minor, random references that we even remember we are watching demons at all! A missed opportunity.
Furthermore, again, the visual setting is basically a mix between fantasy Japan and modern Japan - more "hell-like" scenery would have been appreciated. Interestingly, while I usually dislike ecchi tainting my moe, I feel like I would have been ok with it being done more here, in a cultured >.> manner of course: the characters are devils after all. (There is a little bit of ecchi, mostly involving Bell's impressive endowments, but it is relatively scarce and peripheral when present; it is mostly used for comedic purposes). Finally, regarding the side characters, I found those outside of Beelzebub, Mullin, Azazel, and Belphegor to be less amusing, sometimes boring or even annoying. Luckily, screentime was primarily devoted to characters I liked.
Summarily, along the "axes of anime", we have:
- Moe: strong, especially mofumofu Bell
- Comedy: decent
- Drama: nearly none
- Action: none
- Romance: lots, all in the "crush" stage
- Harem: none
- Ecchi: quite minor
Overall, if you need something to smile at, or are looking for a cute moe-moe mofu-mofu show, but a little more on the relaxed and subtly romantic side than a standard CGDCTs show, then this is a good pick.
It's a little ironic that, if you want to be immersed in a happy stress-free world with kawaii characters, then Hell is the place to go in this case. Maybe the underlying message is that the real Hell is the real world.
iiyanesu
This is a very cute/adorable anime especially the art style in my opinion I like the story line in this anime. This in my opinion is a very heart warming anime because of how they would interact and how it progress in how she understands and how she does with her feelings for her attendant. Their interactions are very cute. I like how she tries and understands and knows what the feeling she is feeling. This is my opinion so its okay if you dont agree with me, this is just my taste in anime. So please do not hate on what anime I like.
mikudaisukii
Hi. I just needed to kill some time before I could go play games with a friend. Let's start this review for an anime that I quite like: As Miss Beelzebub Likes It. In my opinion, it's an adorable anime that's great to watch when you have nothing else to do. You'll get one or two quick laughs here and there, a cute cast of characters, and an epic opening. Let's begin! 1. STORY: 5/10 Okay, since the anime is a slice-of-life slow-burn romcom, there's not gonna be an epic overarching plot. Every episode presents the cute slices-of-life of the ruler of Hell ( which in this showis so cute it seems like heaven ), Miss Beelzebub, and her assistant, Mullin.
The closest the show ever got to having any sort of epic story or conflict was when every now and then, Mullin and Beelzebub would be interrupted while they were having a romantic moment. Like I stated above, the series is something I recommend you watch when you have nothing else to do and you just want an excuse to watch some cute demons go about their everyday lives.
2. ART: 7/10
I'm a sucker for kawaii art styles, but I feel as if this show takes that concept to a whole new level, which I'm in love with. All the characters look unique yet feel similar, and they all show their personalities fairly well through their designs. The animation is smooth, playful, and... fluffy. I'm not joking, the characters look like Dolfie Dream dolls ( only not 3D of course ). The food the characters eat looks delicious and adorable. And the non-human creatures are probably my favorite part of the art. They look like stuffed animals. Overall, I'm a fan of the art in this show, but I will admit that it's nothing too special. Yes, I find it adorable, but if you came to this anime expecting art like Madoka Magica, you'll be let down.
3. SOUND: 8/10
( I'm assuming that "sound" is referring to the voice acting and sound effects. )
I have to admit, as of the time I'm writing this I haven't seen a lot of anime, so I don't know EVERYTHING when it comes to good voice acting. However, I have to say, the voice acting in this show was pretty good. All the voices match the characters, and the sound effects are close to my kinda ASMR. The squishy-type sounds, the fluff sounds, and the characters eating all sound very nice. Something I could turn on and just listen to while I draw.
4. CHARACTER: 7/10
If I'm being honest, I really like the characters in this show. Sure, they're pretty generic: the ruler, the flustered love-interest/simp, the stoic leader-type character, the lady-man, the scary-looking dude who's actually super nice, the type that tends to cry over EVERYTHING, the shota, and the fangirl.
So, yeah, the characters themselves aren't ALL that interesting. However, in my opinion, that's what makes them so likable. You can always be sure what kinda episode you're gonna be watching when you see who'll be featured in the episode, and it makes it easier to pick a favorite because they're all pretty plain. Into husbando-material Esque boys that look like they came from Ouran? BOOM, there's a guy for that. Like the generic kawaii girl who has quite a bit of fanservice? You'll love Beelzebub.
Overall, the characters aren't super deep, and they don't really go through any development, but I still like them.
5. ENJOYMENT: 8/10
I know anime that are pure fluff with a dash of fanservice isn't everybody's cup of tea, but personally, I quite enjoyed this anime. It's fun to rewatch when you're bored, and it makes you want to live in Hell. ( You'll understand after you watch it. ) Both my sister and I quite like this anime, and we both agree Beelzebub is an adorable main character. There isn't much else to say for this part... There's just this sort of charm the anime has to it that's hard to put into words.
6. OVERALL: 7/10
Overall, I really like this series. Yes, it's nothing special, it's pretty short, and some of the fanservice feels out of place, but that doesn't really bother me. I quite like the concept of demons that look cuter than they should, which is probably why I like this series so much. Like I stated above, it's kinda hard to put into words what's so charming about this anime, it just IS.
That pretty much sums up this review. I hope it was a nice read and that I helped someone =D
