Kyou kara Maou!

今日からマ王！ / Kyo Kara Maoh! / Maruma / God? Save Our King / King from now on!

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Isekai, Shoujo
Themes: Isekai
Demographics: Shoujo
Studios: Studio Deen
Producers: NHK, Sogo Vision
Licensors: Discotek Media, Geneon Entertainment USA
Rating: 7.61 / 10
Rank: #1611
Popularity: #2022
Users Listed: 120,287
Users Scored: 43,350
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/20/2023
Aired: April 3, 2004 – February 25, 2006 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: Light Novel
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 78
Broadcast: Saturday at 09:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

Yuri Shibuya's ordinary life is abruptly shattered when an encounter with school bullies leads to an unexpected journey. Thrust into a world reminiscent of medieval Europe through a mysterious portal, Yuri discovers he's prophesied to become the Demon King due to his striking appearance. The demonic realm is wary of this unlikely heir, testing his resolve and worthiness. Yuri navigates a complex political landscape, attempting to earn the respect of the demon population while forging a path towards leadership. The series explores themes of self-discovery and responsibility as Yuri grapples with the weight of destiny, striving to bridge the gap between the demon and human worlds amidst cultural clashes and power struggles. It presents a character-driven narrative focused on adapting to an extraordinary circumstance.

Trailer:

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: Flushed Into an Alternate World! (Aired: 04/03/2004)
Episode 2: Duel! Pretty Boy vs. Baseball Boy (Aired: 04/10/2004)
Episode 3: Yuuri Shibuya! I AM the Demon King! (Aired: 04/17/2004)
Episode 4: What's Next? The Ultimate Weapon!? (Aired: 04/24/2004)
Episode 5: Sailors and a Spoiled Brat (Aired: 05/01/2004)
... and 73 more episodes

Characters:

Shibuya, Yuuri (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Takahiro, Lowenthal, Yuri, Kang, Su Jin, Kanai, Mika
von Bielefeld, Wolfram (Main) - Voice Actors: Saiga, Mitsuki, Marshall, Mona, Kim, Seung jun
von Christ, Günter (Main) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kazuhiko, Riegel, Sam, Gu, Ja hyeong
von Voltaire, Gwendal (Main) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Akio, Woren, Dan, Yang, Seok jeong
Weller, Conrad (Main) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki, Erholtz, Doug, O, In Seong
Bob (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kramer, Steve, Hashi, Takaya
Clief, Van (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Doyle, Peter, Suzuki, Katsumi
Clint (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagi, Wataru, Lorge, Dan
Daikenja (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Nozomu, Hong, Si Ho, George, Grant
Dorcas (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuyama, Takashi, Frierson, Eddie
Gisela (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taguchi, Hiroko, Strassman, Karen, Chae, Ui Jin
Gloria (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamazaki, Wakana, Harte, Melora
Greta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kumai, Motoko, Forstadt, Rebecca, Chae, Ui Jin
Griesela, Gegenhuber (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirata, Hiroaki, Cansino, Richard
Gurrier, Josak (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fahn, Tom, Takeda, Masanori
Jean-Pierre, Antoine (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Namikawa, Daisuke, Staley, Steve, Kim, Min Seok
Keenan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishimura, Tomohiro
King Belar (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakata, Kazuhiro, Mallow, Dave
Markina, Alford (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kentarou, Frierson, Eddie
Morgif, Mullem Desoive Eligh (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Takahiro
Murata, Ken (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyata, Kouki, George, Grant, Hyeon, Gyeng Su
Nogisu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kujira
Raven (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Yasunori, Higa, Kumiko, Cody, Lara, Stone, Doug
Rick (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukuyama, Jun, Goodson, Barbara, Hong, Si Ho
Rodriguez, Jose (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujiwara, Keiji
Ryan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Namikawa, Daisuke, Riegel, Sam
Shibuya, Shoma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsujitani, Kouji, Cappelletti, Joe
Shibuya, Miko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kakazu, Yumi, Elias-Fahn, Dorothy, Lee, Ji Yeong
Shibuya, Shori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Konishi, Katsuyuki, Seitz, Patrick, Kim, Seung jun, Douglas, D.C.
Shinou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miki, Shinichiro, Jeong, Jae Heon, Oliver, Tony
Ulrike (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukana, Cody, Lara, Lee, Seon
von Grantz, Adelbert (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Thornton, Kirk, Terasoma, Masaki
von Karbelnikoff, Anissina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takayama, Minami, Ruff, Michelle, Lee, Ji Yeong
von Spitzberg, Stoffel (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Stone, Terrence, Ishizuka, Unshou, Tsunematsu, Ayumi
von Spitzberg, Cecilie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katsuki, Masako, Strassman, Karen, Lee, Seon
von Wincott, Suzanna Julia (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuno, Risa, Henning, J.C.
Weller, DunHeely (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Thornton, Kirk, Horiuchi, Kenyuu, Hong, Si Ho

Staff:

Simone, Jamie (Producer)
Urasaki, Nobumitsu (Producer)
Nishimura, Junji (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Furukawa, Masami (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Hashimoto, Toshikazu (Episode Director)
Hayakawa, Keiji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Kosaka, Harume (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Muroya, Yasushi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Ogura, Hirofumi (Episode Director)
Okajima, Kunitoshi (Episode Director)
Shiraishi, Michita (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Sokuza, Makoto (Episode Director)
Yamamoto, Hideyo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Yanase, Yuuji (Episode Director, Animation Director)
Nemoto, Toshizou (Script)
Okada, Mari (Script)
Tanaka, Tetsuo (Script)
Fujiwara, Ryouji (Storyboard)
Shirahata, Bob (Storyboard)
Tamano, Harumi (Storyboard)
BON'Z (Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics)
Emori, Mariko (Animation Director)
Fujii, Maki (Animation Director)
Ikai, Kazuyuki (Animation Director)
Ishikawa, Tomomi (Animation Director)
Kado, Tomoaki (Animation Director)
Katsuragi, An (Animation Director)
Kitamura, Tomoyuki (Key Animation)
Kondou, Yuuji (Animation Director)
Koyama, Toshihisa (Art Director)
Kramer, Steve (ADR Director)
Kudou, Yuka (Character Design, Animation Director)
Kumazawa, Hideki (Key Animation)
Matsumoto, Shinji (Color Design)
Matsumoto, Temari (Original Character Design)
Ookubo, Osamu (Animation Director)
Sakamaki, Sadahiko (Animation Director)
Sakurai, Masaaki (Animation Director)
Shiba, Minako (Animation Director)
Takabayashi, Tomo (Original Creator)
Usuda, Yoshio (Animation Director)
Yamamoto, Hiroshi (Animation Director)
Yamashita, Yoshimitsu (Animation Director)
Yoshikawa, Youichirou (Music)

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