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Helck 2023

★ 6.9/10 · 28 votes TV-14 AnimationComedyAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 24 eps Ended
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What is Helck?

The television series "Helck" follows a tournament held in the Demon Realm to choose a successor to the fallen Demon Lord. The main contender is Helck, a human warrior who professes to despise humanity.

Type
TV series
Year
2023
Status
Ended
Episodes
24
Runtime
23 minutes
First aired
Jul 12, 2023
Last aired
Dec 20, 2023
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Nippon TV
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

The television series "Helck" follows a tournament held in the Demon Realm to choose a successor to the fallen Demon Lord. The main contender is Helck, a human warrior who professes to despise humanity. His participation stirs unrest among some demons, particularly Vermilio the Red, who is determined to stop him from winning. She believes he is a threat to demonkind and attempts to sabotage his chances in the competition. The series explores themes of identity, prejudice, and power as Helck progresses through the tournament. It features voice performances by Daisuke Renba and Katsuyuki Konishi, and was streamed on Hidive. The show is based on a Japanese web manga created by Nanaki Nanao. The anime adaptation aired with a single season and falls under the genres of animation, action & adventure, and fantasy.

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Should you watch it?

“A human hero enters a tournament to become the next Demon Lord, sparking intense suspicion among demons.”

# fantasy# competitive# humorous# suspenseful
Reasons to watch
  • unique premise
  • engaging character dynamics
Keep in mind
  • suspicion of human motives
  • competitive tension

Watch it if you enjoy fantasy stories about unlikely alliances and high-stakes tournaments.

The series features fantasy combat and themes of conflict between humans and demons.

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Cast

Shuichi Ikeda Narrator (voice)
Katsuyuki Konishi Helck (voice)
Mikako Komatsu Vermilio (voice)
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Azudra (voice)
Shiori Izawa Piwi (voice)
Daisuke Renba Contestant (voice)
Akira Ishida Hon (voice)
Hiroyuki Yoshino Kenros (voice)
Shuta Morishima Zeruzeon (voice)
Kousuke Okamoto Demon (voice)
Masaki Miyamoto Erillean Guard (voice)
Haruka Shiraishi Ista (voice)

Episode guide

Season 1 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Helck?

The story follows a tournament held in the Demon Realm to choose a new Demon Lord after the previous one was defeated.

Who is Helck?

Helck is a human hero who claims to hate his own kind and seeks to become the next Demon Lord.

Who is Vermilio the Red?

Vermilio is a demon who is suspicious of Helck and aims to prove he is an enemy to demonkind.

Why is the tournament being held?

The tournament is being held to select a replacement for the Demon Lord who was struck down three months prior.

Is Helck trusted by the demons?

No, some demons are unhappy with the idea of a human becoming their leader, leading to conflict and suspicion.