Oroka na Tenshi wa Akuma to Odoru

Losing their war against Heaven's angel army, the demons of Hell are on the cusp of collapse. As a last ditch attempt to turn the tides of the war, the demons send Akutsu Masatora to the mortal plane on Earth to save their homeland from the angels. Disguising himself as a high school student, Akutsu seeks to recruit someone with the capability to lead the demons to victory.

Akutsu does not have to look far: among his classmates is the magnificent Lily Amane, a transfer student who seems like the perfect candidate for Akutsu's plans. But as luck would have it, Lily is one of the very angels that Akutsu is meant to be fighting against, and his attempt to recruit her might end up being the biggest blunder in the failing war. Worse yet, Akutsu may fall in love with his own worst enemy.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Amane, Lily Main

Sakura, Ayane Japanese

Akutsu, Masatora Main

Uchida, Yuuma Japanese

Amane, Lilia Supporting

Ishihara, Kaori Japanese

Tanahashi, Yuuka Supporting

Touyama, Nao Japanese

Liz Supporting

Kugimiya, Rie Japanese

Joe Supporting

Nozawa, Masako Japanese

Chum Supporting

Tanaka, Mayumi Japanese

Shiromura-sensei Supporting

Yamaji, Kazuhiro Japanese

Koyamatsu Supporting

Takahashi, Hinako Japanese

Karney Supporting

Soyama, Momoko Japanese

Iizuka, Aya Producer

Sotokawa, Akihiro Producer

Kuwayama, Yukari Producer

Yago, Ken Producer

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Jun 2, 2024

AngelTomori

Recommended

Sometimes, the score rated on MAL is right since it reflects the true content of the anime series can provide to audience, which I barely have anything to oppose. However, if you do it as something default to watch or skip by the point rated on MAL, you will miss the gold! Like this anime.

Honestly, I still don't get and understand how this anime gets 6.92 out of 10.

Summary real quick:
1. If you like 86 - Eighty six -> go watch this
2. If you think Horiyama story is well constructed -> Go watch this
3. if you like the animation figthting scence from unlimited budget from ... Fate -> Go watch this
4. if you like twisted, lovely romance like love is war -> Go watch this
5. Till the last point -> everything looks perfectly cooked well with animation.

I would say this anime won't be 9 out of 10 but. in this seasonal, it should be around 8.6 to 8.8 out of 10.
Enjoyment I got from watching this better than Mashle season 2 and Solo Leveling or Tomozaki or nozomanu Fushi.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Jun 4, 2024

SacredArrow2000

Mixed Feelings

This anime was hysterically cringe-worthy.

On one hand, the animation and character designs were appealing (though definitely low-budget), the dialogue was cheesy and basic, but watching Lily and Akutsu desperately try to one up each other was very entertaining. The 'sweet' moments between the main couple were cute (though highly overdramatized).

On the other hand, the story was a complete disaster. Character motivations wavered constantly, the soundtrack and opening theme lacked originality, there wasn't a single likeable side character, and the Demon's underworld was explored more then 'Heaven' where the Angles resided (many unanswered questions in regard to the female leads circumstances and upbringing), but the overall ... world building was shallow and just made no sense. Most importantly, the random 'sadistic' nature of the Angles was very off putting, especially when said behaviour changed at the drop of a hat.

Granted this was a Comedy-Shoujo, not the series to watch if a viewer is looking for depth or a true-love story. However, it was a fun 'turn your brain off' type anime that viewers could sit back and enjoy.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Jun 18, 2024

XanWasting

Not Recommended

This show is bad.
It's a love story between an angel that is being persecuted by her family and a nosebleed harem protagonist demon (who literally gets collared and forced to obey the angel in starting from episode 1). However, putting aside how love correlates to stockholm syndrome, romance isn't really done well. It's 8 episodes of dumb posturing and one-upping each other at acting cool and cute, very, VERY stretched out shots of every scene, and occasional "e-eeeeEEeh?! I... I AM in love with a demooon?!??" and "G-gh! she's actually very kind for an angel!".
And it would be fine. It's a challenge to write a ... good story, and writing a good story about interpersonal relationships in a way that feels believable and relatable is even harder. Nevermind about translating such a story into a series of 20 minute long episodes.

But starting from episode 9 it turns into a lowest tier shounen fight, with disgusting villains, incredible powers sleeping in MC's right arm, unbeatable odds and an MC who beats those odds anyway because he gets too agitated to remember he's only an actor in this fake-ass story and not a real person.

There is a slew of worse shows, and by their grace this anime could be called "good", but I can't recommend it to anyone because it's hard for me to imagine someone watching this show to the end and not feeling disappointed with how this story progresses.
If you want to watch some anime and there's nothing you haven't seen yet... then just go and re-watch your favorite show, honestly.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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