Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou

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Synonyms: The Misfit of Demon King Academy: History's Strongest Demon King Reincarnates and Goes to School with His Descendants

Japanese: 魔王学院の不適合者～史上最強の魔王の始祖、転生して子孫たちの学校へ通う～

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Type: TV

Episodes: 13

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Jul 4, 2020 to Sep 26, 2020

Premiered: Summer 2020

Broadcast: Saturdays at 23:30 (JST)

Producers: Aniplex, Kadokawa

Licensors: Aniplex of America

Studios: SILVER LINK.

Source: Light novel

Genres: Action, Fantasy

Themes: Mythology, School

Duration: 23 min. per ep.

Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

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In the distant past, a war between humans and demons brought about widespread chaos and bloodshed. To put an end to this seemingly endless conflict, Demon King Anos Voldigoad willingly sacrificed his life, hoping to be reborn in a peaceful future.

In preparation for their king's return, the demon race created the Demon King Academy, an elite institution tasked with determining Anos' identity when he reawakens. He reincarnates two millennia later, but to his surprise, he soon learns that the level of magic in the world has drastically waned during his absence. Moreover, when he enrolls at the academy to reclaim his rightful title, he finds out that demonkind remembers him differently. His personality, his deeds, and even his legacy are all falsified—masked beneath the name of an impostor. This "lack" of common knowledge renders him the academy's outlier—a misfit never before seen in history.

Despite these drawbacks, Anos remains unfazed. As he sets out to uncover those altering his glorious past, he takes it upon himself to make his descendants recognize that their ruler has finally returned.

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Adaptation:	Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou
Sequel:	Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou 2nd Season

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	1: "Seikai Fuseikai (正解不正解)" by CIVILIAN
	2: "Seikai Fuseikai feat. Anos Voldigoad (正解不正解 feat.アノス・ヴォルディゴード)" by Anos Voldigoad (Tatsuhisa Suzuki) (eps 4, 13)

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	1: "Seikai Fuseikai (正解不正解)" by CIVILIAN (eps 1)
	2: "Hamidashimono (ハミダシモノ)" by Tomori Kusunoki (eps 2-13)

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Sep 26, 2020

13 of 13 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 2

RebelPanda (All reviews)

678 people found this review helpful

How often do you get a good night's sleep?

I never get the sleep I deserve. After watching so many bad anime, I stay up all night tossing and turning in bed. A lack of sleep can cause depression, anxiety, weight gain, etc. No sleep medication has helped me. Melatonin, Benadryl, Trazadone, even horse-tranquilizers. Nothing worked... until now. I finally found the cure for insomnia, and its name is The Misfit of Demon King Academy.

Hi, I'm RebelPanda and I've made it my job to ensure YOU get the good night's sleep you deserve.

Just turn on an episode of The Misfit of Demon King Academy and you'll feel drowsy in seconds! No anime has made me fall asleep faster since Kenja no Mago! It blends every generic power-fantasy anime trope into a single episode. Remarkable! There are no stakes, no one can die, there is infinite plot armor, and the visuals are fucking awful! Magic circles are thrown across the screen with photoshop, CGI fire is copy-pasted ontop of hideous background art, and all the character art is overexposed. The premise has been done hundreds of times, which is what makes it so effective. You'll never need to count sheep again after you watch this.

The demon king Anos Voldigoad fought a 2,000-year war in a non-descript medieval world, but he became so bored that he let his archrival kill him! So relatable! Watching his backstory made me want to die of boredom too! 2,000 years later, Anos is reincarnated as a baby to marry a couple of 14-year-old girls. And they're also... his ancestors!? Don't bother calling the FBI, they'll just fall asleep too! He's perfect. So of course, he does not develop at all. Even though he murdered thousands of people, he never needs to reconcile that. Thankfully they didn't forget the most important trope; every woman irrationally loves him! I can't blame them. Who wouldn't love this man? He's so charismatic, rebellious, kind, confident, handsome, attractive—oh dear, look at me. I'm in love with Anos too!

You deserve a good night's sleep. For the small price of $79.99, you can sleep for 2,000 years, just like Anos! Reduce stress, improve concentration, and get an eternal slumber. Call 1-800-420-ANOS for your very own subscription! If you don't like it, which is impossible because Anos is perfect, we will give you your money back. Call now and we'll throw in the soundtrack (free stock music) for no extra charge! Side effects may include cringe, drowsiness, and in rare cases...

...

As of September 26th, I have been watching The Misfit of Demon Academy for 13 weeks. Now I only watch one episode a week, but it has changed me irrevocably. This anime haunts my vision, night after night, all I see is Anos violently slaughtering his classmates with a flick of his finger or a heartbeat. They instantly explode in a burst of blood, then he reincarnates them. No one ever dies. There are no stakes.
Everything that happens in the world gratifies him. Anos even has his own Fanclub of girls who pray to him like he's a God. Even though his harem of a dozen women has powers, they are useless compared to him. He ALWAYS saves them. Now I just need him to save me too. I can't get this shit out of my head. I can't get out of bed. I'm dependent on this awful anime to function. I thought if I watched more it would make me stay awake. But the more I watch it, the more I wish I could fall asleep.

People said this anime is satire because it cuts out all the typical power fantasy bullshit. It doesn't waste time pretending to be deeper than it is. Except, that isn't satire. It isn't subverting anything. It is all the same. The main character is overpowered, all of the girls love him, there's a tsundere, all of the villains are evil for the sake of it. I can't for the life of me understand how someone who disliked Kenja no Mago or Isekai wa Smartphone would like this. If you want pure power fantasy injected straight into your veins, watch this. You will love it. Anyone who watches this show with their brain turned on will realize it's fucking garbage.

Once being reincarnated, Anos discovers that hybrid demons like him are an oppressed race. They are subservient to pureblood demons. Anos' fan club/idol group sings a song to empower the hybrid race, to protest their oppressors. Except, the hybrids tell the purebloods to "Know your place," which doesn't combat discrimination. It only replaces it with more racism. Good job! Anos Voldigoad ended racism with more racism! Anos tries to be funny, but all of his jokes fall flat. He always sounds bored and his face never changes. It's like he has a full-house, and he needs to make a poker face. Everyone loves him, he is endlessly powerful, and he slaughters foes with no effort. He pauses after a one-liner like he's waiting for the audience to applaud or laugh. Whoever wrote this light novel needs to not write comedy anymore. I'm sorry your parents never said you're not funny. You unironically wrote a story that congratulates narcissism and racism. This is one of the most shallow, illogical, and condescending anime I've ever watched. Now, where's my apology?

The Misfit of Demon King Academy made me exhausted. My life has been ruined because I sleep so much. I've tried to stop watching, but if I skip an episode, I can't fall asleep for the rest of the week. Attempting to stop watching it cold turkey caused me to feel extreme withdrawal. My heart races, my ears ring, I get constant migraines, and I violently vomit. I feel like worms are chewing through my mind. I cannot describe how much I hate this show. Don't make the same mistake I did. The Misfit of Demon King Academy is so bad it will literally rot your brain.

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Sep 26, 2020

13 of 13 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 3

Stark700 (All reviews)

205 people found this review helpful

Well, I’ll be damned. In 2020, it seems overpowered fantasy tropes still finds its time to take up TV screen time. Because in this anime known as ‘The Misfit of Demon Academy’, main protagonist Anos Voldigoad adheres to everything you can describe about a character with too much power. And if you’re hoping to see a well-developed show with likable cast or creative story, then buckle your belts. Spoiler: you won’t.

Adapted from the light novel of the same name, it doesn’t take long for the audience to discover why Anos exist in the present timeline. He has been reincarnated after 2000 years and is now one of the most powerful beings on the planet. This isn’t just a legend but a fact as we’ll witness the extent of Anos’ abilities – magic, intelligence, experience, and overwhelming power. In a way, you could say he’s nearly damn untouchable. Or is he? Well, not every being is perfect but Anos has been labeled as a ‘misfit’ in his current timeline. That’s why he came to an academy and with a goal to once again become a Demon King.

At this point, you’re probably already asking yourself why the author decided to create such a powerful protagonist. There’s much proof throughout the show how powerful Anos is when he overwhelms his enemies without batting an eye. One example includes him using a mere stick to fight against a sword while seemingly treating the fight as a game. To Anos, life feels like a game and he doesn’t take it much it seriously. The first few episodes shows that he’s enjoying his time and isn’t as malicious as his former title may imply. In fact, Anos seems to respect those who are loyal such as his female classmates and characters such as Sasha, who has a vast amount of magical potential. This brings the question...should we like Anos? The question seems ambiguous but also easy to answer. He’s a stereotypical character with little to null character development. And with just 13 episodes, you’re not going to unlock his potential because it’s already there. Let that decide how much you’ll care about the former demon lord.

Sadly, most of the other cast doesn’t hold up much potential either. This is pretty much the Anos Voldigoad show. He runs it from morning to night and no one can really hold a candle to him. Sasha and Misha are two main characters that Anos believes may have a lot of potential. Sasha in particular is a prodigy with special eyes and talent in the magic arts. Of course, this is all impractical compared to Anos as evidenced in their first fight. While Sasha does stand above her classmates, she’s nothing but an ant in Anos’ world. Misha, the younger twin sister of Sasha, has powerful magical capacity. Anos even admits that someday, she may be able to surpass him in creative magic. The key word here is ‘someday’ because from the Misha we see in the anime story, she’s a fragile girl with few friends. As a matter of fact, Anos is one of the only few characters that looks her in the eye and treats her with kindness. Her relationship with Sasha gets a bit more complicated as the two rarely see eye to eye. Although their relationship improves later on, the storytelling side doesn’t fully explore their characters as a whole. Because let’s be honest here: This anime has and always will be about Anos Voldigoad.

The main story itself continuously adapts Anos’ journey to regain his former glory but along the way, he also encounters formidable rivals. These include other students such as Lay or even Demon Emperors. Unfortunately, most of these characters remain underdeveloped and seemingly added to the show to push Anos. In every confrontation, it’s shown that Anos is the powerhouse. Furthermore, Anos’ fights in the show remains undeveloped due to the nature of his powers. Every fight feels repetitive with the overemphasis on magic. When these fights attempts to apply psychology, they fall short on feeling something unique. If I said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times. This show is really about Anos Voldigoad, the misfit of the demon academy.

Silver Link’s experience in crafting this project to life can be best described as mediocre. Nothing in particular stands out above this light novel adaptation when compared to similar shows. The character outfits are designed with an academy vision in mind. To be honest, Anos, Misha, and Sasha are the only characters that stands out as the main cast. To further enhance their abilities, the anime designed them with aesthetic eyes that symbolizes their power. The world setting of the show lacks an attractive appeal because let’s face it, once you’ve seen an academy like this, you’ve seen them all.

Upon finishing the show, I asked myself if this was the franchise’ attempt to get the audience to purchase the light novel. The impression this show gave makes it easy to recognize that it’s just a tease and viewers will need to spend more money to experience the entire collection. Is it worth to drop money into this franchise? Not a chance.

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Sep 26, 2020

13 of 13 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 3

NotCat (All reviews)

202 people found this review helpful

Once upon a time, there was a man, who obliterated whole countries, burned the forest of spirits to ashes and even killed Gods as if it were nothing. The man was feared as the Demon Lord. However, even a Demon Lord gets tired of the horrors of wars and proposes the heroes, who come to negotiate with him, to kill him, split the world into four: the human world, the demon world, the spirits world, the world of the Gods, to build walls between the worlds, and to seal their gates for 1000 years. After 1000 years, the grudges between demons and humans should disappear. 2000 years after the Demon King has finally been reborn, the new world truly shocks him. How has the world changed in 2000 years?

Imagine the frustration of the strongest magical creature to find out that the world he is reborn in has very weak magic and the most important part in all of this is that his descendants are so weak that it is beyond pathetic. But that does not worry the Demon King, since all he wanted was to stop the war. Anyways, Anos Voldigoad tries to research the new world and gets an invitation to the academy that should determine the Demon Lord. Anos is not the only one to get the invitation, there is a great number of promising students among those, who are expected to enroll this year; these promising students are also called the generation of chaos. Among them, a one month old kid, who has become a teenager in no time with the help of a magic spell, leaves his home and enrolls at the Demon King Academy together with that ‘problematic’ generation.

That said, the storyline does not sound that bad. However, there is one problem for me to voice. It is beyond obvious. Anos is way too powerful, he meets enemies and there is no ‘will he win,’ it is only ‘how will he win?’ Which means that every single moment you are 100% sure that Anos will always win: be it a God, a demon, the strongest warrior; it does not matter, Anos always wins. This is what this anime is.

Character wise, while they do seem to be a bit cliché, it is not as annoying as you might think. The Misfit of Demon King Academy: History's Strongest Demon King Reincarnates and Goes to School with His Descendants has decent characters that are somewhat interesting to follow. Too bad, after some episodes, you will hardly find anything unique and interesting about them; it is always a tsundere and an emotionless girl that wants to become something more than a puppet and it does not change even after the final episode. While I disrespect the ‘manga is better’ anime fans, this is exactly one of these cases, since the anime fails to show the characters in a good light for the viewer; it shows them mediocre at best, which is hardly enjoyable.

Anyways, The Misfit of Demon King Academy is yet another example of a yet another bad anime adaptation. If you are a fan of overpowered Demon Lords, this anime is what you are looking for. However, if you think that there is an appealing storyline for you to follow and interesting and unique characters for you to enjoy, this might be the wrong choice for you to make. In the end, this choice is for you to make.

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Sep 26, 2020

13 of 13 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 10

KANLen09 (All reviews)

184 people found this review helpful

Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha (The Misfit of Demon King Academy): THE SECOND COMING of Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei (The Irregular of Magic High School)? I hope to believe so, because like the latter, to which the same ol' gimmick of elitists proclaiming: "Oh, ANOTHER "power fantasy LN" with the same OP MC likeness? Get the F*** outta here!" is kinda tiresome at this point (and I honestly DON'T F***ING CARE). But in actuality, this show is AMAZING and AWESOME AS HECK.

Do you love power fantasy stories, with the lore of the actual MC not being a fuccboi and doesn't take a shit or 2 about read more

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