The World God Only Knows

An otaku’s gaming prowess becomes a real‑world battlefield of hearts and demons.

Keima Katsuragi is a high‑school prodigy whose reputation as the "God of Conquest" lives entirely behind a screen. In the world of galge dating sims he can win any girl's affection with cold, calculated precision, yet he despises real‑life interaction and spends his days glued to his laptop. His idle bragging catches the eye of a mischievous demon named Elsie, who drags him into a contract: capture escaped evil spirits that have hidden themselves inside the hearts of unsuspecting girls. The catch? The only way to seal a spirit is to make the host girl fall for Keima, forcing him to apply his virtual romance tactics to flesh‑and‑blood situations. Bound by a cursed collar, Keima must juggle school, friends, and a growing roster of girls—each with distinct quirks, insecurities, and hidden depths. From the shy bookworm who hides behind a library card to the charismatic idol whose smile masks a secret, every conquest becomes a delicate psychological puzzle. As his reputation grows, so does the demon’s agenda, and Keima soon realizes that the spirits he’s hunting are only the tip of a far larger, supernatural game. Balancing slap‑stick comedy, heartfelt moments, and a meta‑commentary on otaku culture, the series turns a seemingly simple premise into a clever exploration of love, identity, and the thin line between fantasy and reality.

A gaming-obsessed teen must make real girls fall for him to banish spirits, blending harem romance, video-game parody, and light supernatural action. Expect consistent fan service and a premise built on manufactured romance, all delivered with a comedic, self-aware tone.