Demon Lord, Retry! English Sub & Dub

About Demon Lord, Retry!

Demon Lord, Retry! (魔王様、リトライ!) blends action, adventure and comedy (2019). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: The story centers on Akira Ono, a regular guy who works at a company that manages an online game. He often plays the game as his character "Maou" (Dark Lord).

Along the way, one day, when he logs on, he is whisked into the game's fantasy world as his character. There, he runs into a one-legged girl, and begins his adventures alongside her. As he is a powerful "Dark Lord," various nations and holy maidens quest to defeat him, and he stirs up trouble everywhere he goes.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Hakuto Kunai (Kenjirou Tsuda) and Luna Elegant (Kaori Ishihara) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kenjirou Tsuda voicing Hakuto Kunai gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.