
When it comes to the fantasy MMORPG Cross Reverie, none can match the power of the Demon King Diablo. Possessing the game's rarest artifacts and an unrivaled player level, he overpowers all foolish enough to confront him. But despite his fearsome reputation, Diablo's true identity is Takuma Sakamoto, a shut-in gamer devoid of any social skills. Defeating hopeless challengers day by day, Takuma cares about nothing else but his virtual life—that is, until a summoning spell suddenly transports him ...
A shut‑in gamer becomes a demon king, only to have his summoners end up as his slaves.
Takuma Sakamoto is the ultimate power‑gamer in the online world of Cross Reverie, where he reigns as the invincible Demon King Diablo. His avatar hoards the rarest gear, shatters boss encounters, and leaves any challenger trembling. In real life, however, Takuma is a reclusive NEET with zero social footing, content to let his virtual conquests define him. One evening, a botched summoning ritual thrusts him into a fantasy realm that mirrors his favorite game, and—much to his dismay—his demon king visage becomes a literal reality. The new world greets him with two eager summoners: Rem, a sprightly panther‑folk with a penchant for reckless bravery, and Shera, a voluptuous elf whose magical ambitions exceed her experience. Their attempt to bind the Demon King backfires spectacularly, turning the girls into his unwilling servants instead of the other way around. Now stuck in an awkward power dynamic, Takuma must navigate a landscape of sword‑and‑spell politics while figuring out how to reverse the contract that has them all chained together. Along the way, he learns that being a fearsome overlord in a game does not automatically translate to real‑world leadership, and the line between domination and companionship becomes increasingly blurry.
A socially awkward gamer becomes his overpowered avatar in a fantasy world where two girls accidentally bind themselves as his magical slaves. Expect heavy sexual fanservice and 'harem' dynamics alongside light fantasy action.
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord has 12 episodes.
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord is currently finished airing.
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord was produced by Ajia-do.
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord aired Jul 5, 2018 to Sep 20, 2018.
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord is based on a Light novel.
A socially awkward gamer becomes his overpowered avatar in a fantasy world where two girls accidentally bind themselves as his magical slaves. Expect heavy sexual fanservice and 'harem' dynamics alongside light fantasy action.
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Diablo
Main
CV: Mizunaka, Masaaki

Galleu, Rem
Main
CV: Waki, Azumi

L. Greenwood, Shera
Main
CV: Serizawa, Yuu

Alicia's Father
Supporting
CV: Uchino, Takaaki

Alicia's Mother
Supporting
CV: Uchimura, Fumiko

Baudelaire, Celestine
Supporting
CV: Senbongi, Sayaka

Bichelberger, Emile
Supporting
CV: Okiayu, Ryoutarou

Boris
Supporting
CV: Ueki, Shinei

Celsior
Supporting
CV: Kobayashi, Tatsuyuki

Cristela, Alicia
Supporting
CV: Hara, Yumi

Edelgard
Supporting
CV: Katou, Emiri

Eulerex
Supporting
CV: Kitamura, Kenji

Galford, Chester Ray
Supporting
CV: Ootsuka, Akio

Galluk
Supporting
CV: Takumi, Yasuaki

Gregor
Supporting
CV: Sakurai, Tooru

Krebskulm
Supporting
CV: Tanezaki, Atsumi

L. Greenwood, Keera
Supporting
CV: Ishida, Akira

Medios
Supporting
CV: Ohara, Sayaka

Mei
Supporting
CV: Morishima, Yuuka

Saddler
Supporting
CV: Namikawa, Daisuke

Sylvie
Supporting
CV: Ookubo, Rumi
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