Sadly, the bad outweighs the good on this particular anime.
This series' saving grace was the hilarious interactions between the main cast. The characters are likeable through their quirks and awkward personalities, go through decent development, and have some entertaining misunderstandings. The romance between Zagan and Nephy, being genuinely adorable, makes you root for their relationship.
However, they have essential married, adopt a child together and yet, we don't see more intimacy then being fed pastries. The story lacked progression. While the characters do undergo change, the cast is made up of the 'enemies turned friend' troop that is over played. One odd aspect is that
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Alternative Titles
Synonyms: I, the Demon Lord, Took a Slave Elf as My Wife, but How Do I Love Her?, Madome
Japanese: 魔王の俺が奴隷エルフを嫁にしたんだが、どう愛でればいい?
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
12
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Apr 5, 2024 to Jun 21, 2024
Premiered:
Spring 2024
Broadcast:
Fridays at 01:30 (JST)
Producers:
Hobby Japan, Crunchyroll, Kanon Sound, DMM.com, NetEase, BS Asahi, Unlimited Produce by TMS
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None found, add some
Studios:
Brain's Base
Source:
Light novel
Duration:
23 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Your Feelings Categories Jun 13, 2024
MaDoMe - The infinitely better version of the "Naughty" show from last year.
Back last Fall, there was a show called Konyaku Haki sareta Reijou wo Hirotta Ore ga, Ikenai Koto wo Oshiekomu a.k.a I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness, shortened to IkeNaiKyo. That show had a lady who was framed by her own circumstances and fled to a sorcerer's place for recluse against her enemies, which he took her in, and the seeds of romance just somehow blossomed between the two in love, resulting in a VERY awkward relationship. Somehow, the writing in that was too whimsical for ... May 17, 2024
A 5.5 kind of a show. There's nothing especially bad about it, it's fine, but there's no real spark to it either. There's some degree of an illusion of depth to it with some tragic backstories sprinkled about and repeated (shock) betrayals which all somehow seem to work their way out, giving an illusion of progress. The creators evidentially got tired of trying to maintain the uncomfortable fatalism of the first few episodes and migrated to a slightly more upbeat but awkward dynamic. All very generic anime with fantasy characteristics really.
If you're looking for a power fantasy which has some of the aesthetics of misanthropy ... Apr 19, 2024
Picture this: A wizard of prodigious power, a recluse by nature, thrust into the midst of a bustling auction. And there, amidst the clamor and chaos, he lays eyes upon a vision of ethereal beauty—a maiden of elven descent, ensnared in the chains of servitude.
In a moment of impulsive ardor, our wizard spares no expense in securing her freedom, only to find himself the unwitting owner of a reluctant companion. Yet, as fate would have it, both master and slave are adrift in the sea of social ineptitude, navigating the choppy waters of their newfound relationship with all the grace of a drunken galleon. Ah, but ... Jun 13, 2024
The anime starts strong with the premise of an awkward, yet wholesome romance, embedded into a cruel fantasy world. It includes interesting concepts, which make for some good fantasy world building.
At first, I thought this anime was about developing the main relationship. It's literally what the title proclaims. But then it delves into all sorts of subplots that end up not adding much to the development of the relationship. Neither does it really explore its fantasy setting in more than a superficial way. The romance does not feel like it's developing naturally. Instead the main relationship is seemingly put between guard rails. In the later episodes ... Jun 22, 2024
An Archdemon's Dilemma is a fantasy slice of life anime with a romance theme, but it ultimately doesn't quite manage to decide what it wants to be, and falls a bit flat in all respects.
Animation / Art / General Visuals - 6/10 ----------------------------------------------- While the base art and detail is fine, the animation is very bare bones. Most fight scenes are barely more than static characters charging at each-other. Magical effects are similarly done in the most simplistic ways possible. Some chibi art style moments for comedic relief are also barely animated. As a whole, it is very unimpressive. Sound / Music / Voice Acting - 7/10 ... Jun 16, 2024
Animes like this were what made me start liking anime, and even today I love watching this type of anime.
For me, what brings a good experience to the viewer is the feeling you get when watching, many animes forget that you need to create a plot that makes you want to watch anime. This type of anime is the harmless anime, which, without having to invent much, manages to deliver a great experience for the viewer, the script is extremely consistent and well executed, very good to watch. It even brings me nostalgia for when I watched romances like Plastic Memories and Acchi Kocchi, having ... Apr 29, 2024
No nonsense review, here's the barebones of it:
(5 is average, not bad.) Story: 8.3/10 Especially if you like fantasy, this is an amazing plot. From the character backstories, the subplots, and the society are all so immersive. I've caught myself clicking off anime half-way through an episode as of recent, or just minimizing it while I play a game. I didn't do that once for Archdemon's Dilemma. Comedy: 6.8/10 It's hard to execute comedy for some anime, but I feel like this one did it pretty well. There were the occasional jokes that had me cringing, but there were a few running gags that hit perfectly each time. It's ... Aug 6, 2024
An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride is a delightful addition to the Spring 2024 anime season. This fantasy romance expertly blends action, comedy, and heartwarming moments to create a truly engaging viewing experience.
Zagan's unexpected kindness is a refreshing take on the typical demonic archetype, and his growing relationship with Nephelia is undeniably adorable. The pair's interactions are filled with blush-worthy moments that perfectly capture the essence of young love. Studio Brain's Base has done an excellent job bringing the story to life with beautiful visuals and smooth animation. The OP and ED tracks are catchy and complement the show's overall tone. The character ... Apr 25, 2024
I tried this show on a whim not expecting to like it at all, why did I not expect to like it? Well - because I don't usually like anime shows that have things like "elf bride" in the title, no offence to people who do....but generally shows like that are not my thing.
But even from the first episode of this I knew I had made a poor assumption about the quality of this show, it is really good! - interesting magic / power mechanics - solid world building - complex characters (even if it doesn't seem that way at first) - even side characters seem interesting - really funny ... Jun 13, 2024
I'll be honest, based on the name I didn't expect much. I guess you should never judge a book by its cover, as there's a coherent plot unfolding and even exciting action scenes with mages battling each other which ends up giving this show much more depth than I anticipated.
The story revolves around a powerful mage named Zagan who buys a slave elf named Nephy at an auction, and this gradually leads to them falling in love. You would think this doesn't allow for much room to grow or an actual story to be told without turning into a cheesy typical romance flick, however, I ... May 9, 2024
An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride. The title pretty much says everything you need to know about this story. A sorcerer finds himself lovestruck at the sight of a beautiful elf slave "Nephy" and decides to purchase her. The problem is he doesn't know the first thing about love. I decided to watch this since I'm already past 60 chapters of the manga adaptation. What initially attracted me to it was how well the characters were drawn. Such smooth drawings and cutsey chibi designs for all the tender and comical moments. The anime copies this animation style almost perfectly. While many will
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Jun 14, 2024
Please let me be short: this anime is absolutely soul-healing.
It reveals a story, which at a first glance may seem as typical fantasy rom-com, but wait! You know what? The plot is going here to make you happy at the ending. A different things are happening before this, but unexpectedly they are turn out to lead to satisfying denouement. The characters are well-developed, and the storyline keeps you engaged with its lighthearted yet meaningful moments. Such are the things! If you're looking for an anime that leaves you with a good vibe and a smile on your face, this one is a must-watch. The characters' ... May 4, 2024
Mainly cute/awkward fantasy and a little bit of Romance anime
TL:DR Good, decent word building, good MC, one or two okish side characters so far, cute wifu, okish figh system, story is not too deep Summary: In this world there exist humans and demis and some people can do magic but that's a learnable skill. But obviously magic goes against God so we also have a church that antagonises all ppl who practice magic. Also witchers are viewed as cold, egoistic ppl who use others for themselves. Sounds kinda deep storywise but is really not. Than there are arch demons who are the 13 most powerful witchers and our ... May 20, 2024
So it does work - after series like ‘I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness’ failed to realise such a promising idea in a halfway acceptable way, ‘An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride’ kicks down the door and shows how to do it right!
Witchers are brutal, human-sacrificing, child-eating mages who are feared by all. Zagan is one of these hated sorcerers, although he doesn't really fit the stereotype. So when he falls in love with the slave girl Nephelia at first sight, he buys her and finally has an excuse not to pretend to be the ... Jun 13, 2024
In an age of repetitive power fantasy harems, Madome shines as an example of how to make a good medieval fantasy story and is one of the most satisfying romances of the year.
I’d seen this series’ LN in bookstores for the past few years and was always a little tempted, but passed because of my backlog and the belief it would be another run of the mill fantasy story. Could not have been more wrong on this one. Yes, it starts off with the somewhat common trope of the MC buying a beautiful slave, but that’s where similarities with other series end. From that point ... Aug 15, 2024
Art - 6/10 Generic fantasy isekai artwork, nothing stand out but cool character designs! for some characters, others are a bit copy paste with 10000 other isekais's.
Characters -7/10 Nephy is kinda annoying, but the other characters in the cast are better, valthor is a really cool name for a character and easily easily carries the last half of the season Story - 6/10 WELL the story is generic again, but has some good moments, It does follow the typical isekai trope of buying a slave, A trope i'm not really a fan of, but kind of makes sense in some series, this one it does not. ... Apr 26, 2024
Just a small review to let people know if it's watchable (also my first review lol).
Initially, I expected 'another run-of-the-mill, average show to have on in the background,' but both the main characters are quite interesting, and their backstories are also well-written. The anime itself isn't groundbreaking or inventing something unique and mind-blowing, but the world setting is still compelling. The first couple of episodes were really enjoyable and a refreshing change from the countless similar isekai anime out there. However, it currently lacks some individuality, which can make it predictable and a little boring at times. I hope the anime doesn't lean towards lazy ... Apr 19, 2024
If while watching this anime you start to hear a phone ringing somewhere, its not. Its just that this anime uses a ringtone for its soundtrack.
Its the story of a sorcerer Zagan who purchases an elf "Nephy" who was put up for bid after her previous master an Archdemon passed. Archdemons are lords of sorcery, the most powerful sorcerers. Sorcerers are seen as evil (and rightfully so), and are hunted by the church's holy knights. Not to mention Zagan is being blamed for kidnapings in the area. Zagan must try to live a peaceful life with Nephy, while trying to protect himself, Nephy, and his castle ... Jun 14, 2024
I don't have a strong opinion on this one. It's a blatantly average show that will probably keep you entertained for 12 eps. It uses the standard 'dude treats traumatized girl with basic human decency until she develops feelings for him' romance formula, and it works, sometimes. It's the type of show with nothing outright bad about it, but nothing stands out either, it doesn't bother to try. The romance aspect, which is the main draw of the show, is quite underwhelming. The male lead is the usual 'OMG It's a girl! What do I do? This is soo embarrassing!' ahh character, who has a
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