Demon Lord, Retry!

EKACHI EPILKA Summer 2019
ActionAdventureFantasyIsekai
6.6
Quality Score
0.53 (Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
146,847
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Akira Oono is an ordinary working adult who manages the MMORPG Infinity Game. Fifteen years after creating the game, Oono decides to shut the servers down once and for all. However, as the clock strikes midnight, he somehow finds himself in the body of middle-aged Hakuto Kunai, Infinity Game's Demon Lord! Soon after his mysterious transportation, he witnesses the demon Greole chasing after a little girl named Aku. Although he effortlessly dispatches the creature, Hakuto is still concerned; after all, he does not remember creating the girl or the demon! Doubting whether he truly is in the world of his creation, Hakuto decides to investigate. Bringing Aku along as his guide and companion, Hakuto sets out on a journey to find out exactly who or what summoned him to this fantasy world—all while leaving chaos and destruction in his wake. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience Consensus

Audience reception is mixed with some viewers finding it enjoyable due to its comedic aspects and charming characters, while others criticize it for its generic isekai elements, poor animation, and weak plot. There is a contingent that acknowledges its flaws but still finds it entertaining. Overall, it is a divisive show with a wide range of opinions.

Strengths

  • Enjoyable if the mood is right, providing light-hearted entertainment.
  • Some viewers find the characters charming and the world engaging despite its cliches.
  • The MC's inner monologue and interactions are entertaining.

Weaknesses

  • The plot is often pointless and lacks significant events.
  • Animation quality is poor, with slideshow-style action and inconsistent art.
  • Many find the humor and fan service questionable or off-putting.
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