--- title: "The Misfit of Demon King Academy" year: 2020 canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy-2020" media_type: "tv" tmdb_id: 97617 imdb_id: "tt12432936" status: "Ended" seasons_count: 2 episodes_count: 37 runtime_minutes: 24 community_rating: 8.4 vote_count: 868 content_rating: "TV-14" --- # The Misfit of Demon King Academy (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier > **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy-2020 ## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning The Misfit of Demon King Academy is a television series that premiered in 2020. The series follows the story of Anos Voldigord, who was a tyrannical Demon King that eradicated humans, spirits, and even the gods, but became bored of eternal warfare and reincarnated with dreams of a peaceful world. However, upon reincarnation, Anos finds that his descendants have become too weak after being accustomed to peace, and all sorts of magic have deteriorated to the extreme. Anos enters Demon King Academy, which gathers and educates those who are viewed as the reincarnation of the Demon King, but the academy could not see through his true powers and ends up branding him as a misfit. The series is based on a Japanese light novel series written by Shu and illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma. The series is available to stream on various platforms, including Hulu, Crunchyroll, and other online streaming services. The series has received a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on IMDb, based on over 7,000 user reviews. ## The Hook & The Verdict **The Hook**: "A powerful reincarnated Demon King attends a magical academy that fails to recognize his true strength." ### Why Watch - unique protagonist perspective - magical academy setting ### Caveats & Content Note - premise relies on power imbalance - Tone & Suitability: The series contains themes of magical warfare and supernatural conflict. **Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, supernatural, school, action ## Streaming Availability Matrix | Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **United States (US)** | Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home | | **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store | | **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store | | **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store | ## Season Architecture & Lore Primers ### Season 1 (13 Episodes) The Misfit of Demon King Academy is a Japanese anime television series based on a light novel series written by Shu and illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma. The series follows the story of Anos Voldigoad, a reincarnated Demon King who seeks a peaceful world after eradicating humans, spirits, and gods in the distant past. In preparation for his return, the demon race created the Demon King Academy, an elite institution that educates those believed to be the reincarnation of the Demon King. Anos enters the academy, where he is branded a misfit due to the academy's inability to see through his true powers. The series is set in a world where magic has deteriorated to an extreme level and the descendants of the Demon King have become weak due to their accustomed peace. ### Season 2 (24 Episodes) The Misfit of Demon King Academy Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 24 episodes. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**: - Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Misfit of Demon King Academy Season 1. - Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes. - Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons. - Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale. ## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier - **Total Tracked Episodes**: 37 - **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (11%) - **Character Core Episodes**: 33 (89%) - **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%) ## Key Cast Continuity - **Nene Hieda** as *Misa Ilioroagu (voice)* - **Yuko Natsuyoshi** as *Sasha Necron (voice)* - **Tomori Kusunoki** as *Misha Necron (voice)* - **Takuma Terashima** as *Lay Glanzudlii (voice)* - **Sayumi Watabe** as *Eleonore Bianca (voice)* - **Yuuichirou Umehara** as *Anos Voldigoad (voice)* - **Wataru Hatano** as *Shin Reglia (voice)* - **Misaki Kuno** as *Zeshia Bianca (voice)* - **Haruka Shiraishi** as *Nono Inota (voice)* - **Rikiya Koyama** as *Erdomaid Dittijohn (voice)* ## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions ### Q: What is the series about? It follows a reincarnated Demon King who seeks peace but finds his descendants have become weak. ### Q: Who is the protagonist? The protagonist is Anos Voldigord, a former tyrannical Demon King. ### Q: Why is the protagonist considered a misfit? The academy fails to see through his true powers and labels him as a misfit. ### Q: When does the story take place? The story begins 2000 years after the protagonist's initial reign. ### Q: Is this based on a book? Yes, it is based on a Japanese light novel series written by Shu. ## Grounded Source Citations - [The Misfit of Demon King Academy - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Misfit_of_Demon_King_Academy) - [Watch The Misfit of Demon King Academy Streaming Online | Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/series/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy-edb56aca-9c2d-44ea-94a5-f722680b9862) - [Watch The Misfit of Demon King Academy - Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GY243NN0R/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy) - [The Misfit of Demon King Academy - streaming online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy) - [The Misfit of Demon King Academy (TV Series 2020–2024) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt12432936/) - [The Misfit of Demon King Academy (2020-2024) - Where to Watch](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy/7qDxRyMRipy8lajXTQpSo4/where-to-watch/) --- *Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. 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