You're Being Summoned, Azazel

About You're Being Summoned, Azazel

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, You're Being Summoned, Azazel (よんでますよ、アザゼルさん。) deserves a look (2011). The setup goes like this. The premise: Akutabe is a detective who summons devils to solve the troubles of his clients. One day, a low class devil Azazel Atsushi is summoned by Akutabe and is used harshly by him and his assistant Rinko.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Masaya Onosaka as Azazel and Rina Satou as Rinko Sakuma.

If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production I.G is the studio behind You're Being Summoned, Azazel, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Masaya Onosaka as Azazel, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2011, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.