---
title: "Kyo Kara Maoh!"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kyo-kara-maoh-2004"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 43232
imdb_id: "tt0816387"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 117
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Kyo Kara Maoh! (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kyo-kara-maoh-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kyo Kara Maoh! is a Japanese animated television series that originally aired between 2004 and 2009. Based on a series of light novels written by Tomo Takabayashi and illustrated by Temari Matsumoto, the show follows the life of Yuri Shibuya. Yuri is an average fifteen-year-old Japanese high school student who enjoys playing baseball. His life changes abruptly when he attempts to rescue a former classmate from a group of hoodlums. The confrontation turns against him, and he is dragged into a bathroom where his face is pushed into a toilet. When the toilet is flushed, Yuri is transported to an entirely different world. Upon his arrival, he is taken to a castle and crowned as the King of the Demon World. The narrative explores his experiences in this new land, focusing on whether he will ultimately become the leader of the realm, surrounded by his handsome lieges, or if he will find a way to return to his home. The series encompasses the genres of animation, action, adventure, comedy, and fantasy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high school student is flushed into another world and crowned King of the Demon Kingdom."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- engaging character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- unconventional start
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains comedic situations and fantasy-themed conflict suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, comedic, adventure, supernatural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Retrocrush, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, RetroCrush Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Retrocrush | Retrocrush, Cineverse | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (39 Episodes)
### Season 2 (39 Episodes)
### Season 3 (39 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 117
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 108 (92%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Takahiro Sakurai** as *Yuri Shibuya*
- **Toshiyuki Morikawa** as *Conrart Weller*
- **Mitsuki Saiga** as *Wolfram von Bielefeld*
- **Akio Otsuka** as *Gwendal von Voltaire*
- **Kazuhiko Inoue** as *Günter von Christ*
- **Kouki Miyata** as *Ken Murata*
- **Masanori Takeda** as *Yuzak*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How does Yuri reach the other world?
Yuri is transported to another world after being pushed into a toilet that is subsequently flushed.

### Q: What is Yuri's role in this new world?
Upon arriving at a castle, Yuri is crowned as the King of the Demon World.

### Q: Is Yuri a supernatural being?
The synopsis describes Yuri as an average high school student who enjoys baseball.

### Q: Who are the people surrounding Yuri?
Yuri is surrounded by a group of extraordinarily handsome lieges.

### Q: Does Yuri want to stay in the new world?
The story explores whether Yuri will lead the land or attempt to return to his home.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kyo Kara Maoh! — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/43232)
- [Kyo Kara Maoh! (TV Series 2004-2009) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/43232-kyo-kara-maoh/cast)
- [Kyo Kara Maoh! - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyo_Kara_Maoh!)
- [Kyo Kara Maoh! (2004) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/kyo-kara-maoh/credits)
- [Kyo Kara Maoh! (2004-2009) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/kyo-kara-maoh/kw4Gg0p6uxm1xxRqUyxa16/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*