Demon Lord, Retry! has been one of the more popular Japanese Anime and is better known as Maou-Sama, Retry! The inspiration behind this masterpiece of Anime comes from the Light Novel Series written by Kurone Kanzaki. Season one of Demon Lord, Retry! that launched in 2019, was exceptionally well received by the weebs of the world. Here you can read about everything we know so far about a potential season 2.
About Demon Lord, Retry!
As we stated earlier, Demon Lord, Retry! was originally a light fantasy novel series that was written by Kurone Kanzaki and illustrated by Amaru Minotake. The opening theme song that has become iconic amongst fans of the show was a song called Tempest written by Kaori Ishihara, and the outro song was a song called New written by Haruka Toujou. The Publishing company that was the driving force behind the fantasy series and the manga adaptation was the Futabasha Company which procured rights for publication in 2017.
Season 1 of Demon Lord, Retry! had 12 episodes which made a few fans of the series grow weary over the possibility of the series being too short and not coming back. However, the final episode mentioned “To be continued” and made fans rejoice. The series gained a rating of 8 out of 10, which was the reassurance the company needed to dive into the production phase of Demon Lord, Retry! season 2.
Demon Lord, Retry! Season 2 Release Date
As per the latest reports and updates, the release date for the anime sequel is yet to be confirmed. In all likelihood, the pandemic has put a stopper in the production phase of the show, and all we can do is wait for further information and updates with the hopes of fans clinging on to the promise of a second season.
Demon Lord, Retry! Plot
The premise of the anime’s storyline begins with the main character, Akira Ono, who shuts his MMORPG creation down. He soon finds himself in the body of a magically-powered Demon Lord – A character he played on the MMORPG. The story follows his journey in the virtual world, searching for answers and on a mission to find out how and why he was summoned into this world that he had once created. The relationships between the characters and the element of fantasy are the major contributors to the show’s appeal.
Demon Lord, Retry! Cast
The popularity of the series and the anticipated wait for Demon Lord, Retry! Season 2 has caused us to have an investment and attachment to the characters, their quirks and charms, and persona. Here is the cast that brought those characters to life:
Cast of Demon Lord, Retry!:
- Rina Satou as Yū Kirino
- Tomokazu Seki as Isami Tahara
- Chiyo Ousaki as Mink
- Sora Tokui as Yukikaze
- Aki Toyosaki as Angel White
- Kenjiro Tsuda (the voice of Seto Kaiba in Yu-Gi-Oh!) as Hakuto Kunai (Akira Ōno)
- M.A.O as Organ
- Kanon Takao as Aku
- Haruka Tomatsu as Killer Queen
- Yurika Kubo as Momo
- Showtaro Morikubo as Zero Kirisame
- Kaori Ishihara as Luna Elegant
- Kazusa Aranami as Kyon
- Hitomi Nabatame as Mikan
- Suzuna Kinoshita as Toron
Will Demon Lord, Retry! Season 2 makes us want a Season 3?
The fans have shown plenty of positivity, love, and appreciation towards this Anime that was enough to warrant the anime being renewed for a second season. However, there are a few unanswered questions over the future of Demon Lord, Retry! after season 2. This has largely been attributed to some of the critical comments that the show has received.
Many reviewers claimed that it was enjoyable enough to watch but lambasted the show as a generic Isekai anime adventure that is heavily derived from the Overlord Anime series. Some even went as far as to say that it was a cheap knockoff.
The other issue that has been raised by critics is the fact that the quality of animation is average and not the greatest. The show’s saving grace has been that action and battle sequences are not the focal point of the show.
While these reviews may have a point, the show has its own positives. It has a unique depiction of certain aspects, such as a chain-smoking middle-aged Demon lord. The selling point of the show is the strength of the character development of the protagonist and other central characters. It also is commendable for avoiding generic and typical plotlines around female characters that make the narration of the tale interesting and suspenseful at times.
So, will Demon Lord, Retry! Does season 2 entail a season 3? As long as it can keep its fans happy and thirsty for more, the possibility of a season 3 should always be in the cards. Only time will tell.
