Maou-sama, Retry! R

With Rabbi Village greatly expanding under the management of his subordinates Isami Tahara and Yuu Kirino, Hakuto Kunai can now resume his adventures while looking for items to counteract magic. He begins his search at the Prison Labyrinth in Rookie Town, where a secret laboratory deep within the dungeon gives him insight into technology that is far more advanced and dangerous than anything in the rest of the world.

Meanwhile, Rabbi Village has gained unwanted international attention from the newly formed Queendom of Xenobia, which wishes to drive a wedge between the Holy Kingdom of Light and the State of Right. But with Kunai's newly summoned aide, Akane Fujisaki, at his disposal, things may not go as the Queendom plans.

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Kunai, Hakuto Main

Tsuda, Kenjirou Japanese

Aku Main

Asakura, Momo Japanese

Elegant, Luna Main

Suzuki, Aina Japanese

Yukikaze Supporting

Tsuchiya, Rio Japanese

Kirino, Yuu Supporting

Hikasa, Youko Japanese

White, Angel Supporting

Uchida, Aya Japanese

Queen, Killer Supporting

Senbongi, Sayaka Japanese

Kirisame, Zero Supporting

Kumagai, Kentarou Japanese

Tron Supporting

Iguchi, Yuka Japanese

Organ Supporting

Tachibana, Mirai Japanese

Nagamine, Rieko Producer

Oomori, Shinji Producer

Kikuchi, Miho Producer

Aizawa, Ryou Producer

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Dec 14, 2024

CapitalCities

Recommended

It's a mixed bag that leans more on the side of popcorn entertainment if you’re willing to overlook some glaring flaws. For starters, skip the first two episodes entirely—they’re a poorly done recap of season one and add nothing of value. The drastic shift in art style is initially jarring, with a more cartoonish design that may throw off returning viewers. The original art style's take on female characters in particular is far superior with them having an air of maturity while also having room to be silly. However, once you get accustomed to it, it can be enjoyed (although I never got used to ... the MC's white cartoon face in scenes). Their interactions within the setting remain a highlight, and I found myself quite engrossed in the direction the plot was going. While it’s not groundbreaking and lacks the polish of stronger titles in the genre, the show succeeds in delivering casual fun for fans of isekai.

Beneath its cartoonish looks, the series tackles surprisingly “taboo” topics like rape, torture, and murder, setting it apart from fluffier peers in the same space. While this maturity doesn’t elevate it anywhere near to must-watch status, it does add a layer of depth that complements its darker themes. If anything, the show can be darker in season 2 than in season 1. Despite that, the show is best enjoyed as light, popcorn entertainment—perfect for when you want something fun but not overly demanding. Fans of the first season (like myself) will likely appreciate revisiting this world, but it’s not one you’ll find yourself rewatching unless a sequel materializes. Ultimately, Maou-sama, Retry! R delivers a decent continuation, as long as you temper your expectations.

TLDR: If you enjoy overlord-style nation-building with the cast of characters there, then you may enjoy this. Just don't look too deep.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Apr 3, 2025

mrfried

Mixed Feelings

I liked Season 1, I wouldn't watch Season 2 if I didn't, I wanted more of the same and to some extent I got it, but it wasn't exactly the same.

First as everyone else points out, there is a drop in the animation quality, second, Luna gets more focus in the series (I didn't mind this) however almost all of the old cast from Season 1 have been left behind besides Luna. I feel the series also mocked me as we got Yukikaze best 'girl' back for all of 5 seconds and then was quickly ditched.

For me the biggest issue is the absolutely terrible pacing, ... what was the point of wasting time recapping the past events in the first episode when it then blasts its way through everything else, jumping from place to place, as it rushes to the end

Honestly I don't expect brilliance from this series, I watch it for the ridiculous over the top nature it has, the MC's sass, and the dynamics that exists between him and the other supporting characters,
Season 1 had so much, Season 2 in comparison is just lacking, it's still enjoyable, but it's definitely fallen in quality and has way more issues now.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Jul 6, 2025

BadDecisionFan

Not Recommended

This isn't horrible, but it is filled with a lot of strange decisions starting with the production planning.

First off, this both is and isn't a sequel to season 1. They spend the first 3 episodes recapping some events from S1 in the new (much more generic) art style. There are bits and pieces added in that I've been informed are part of the manga. Going from there it's treated like a normal second season. I'd question the choice of opening with a 3 epidlsode recap, but whatever. It was bad and it happened.

So anyway, keeping in mind that this is now a very slim 9 ... episode anime, what does it offer?

Unfortunately not much.

The first season felt like a fun idea that could be taken somewhere interesting if someone gave then a higher budget. Based on the final product here I can only assume someone decided to pay a prank by doing the opposite.

The art style is simplified to the point that every character basically has the same face. The writing is no better or worse than S1, but those 3 lost episodes really hurt the pacing. By the end of the final episode it sort of feels like nothing happened.

TLDR: Don't bother with this unless you really loved season 1 and are outright desperate for even a drop of more content. It won't retroactively make S1 worse, but it's far from worth your time.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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