Mairimashita! Iruma-kun

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun is one of the best examples I’ve seen of how established character traits and world-building can be used effectively in a slice-of-life fantasy story. What makes it especially remarkable is how deeply human the cast feels, despite the running joke that they are all demons. The premise itself isn’t particularly original, but the execution is where the series truly shines. The story feels both unique and thoughtfully crafted. Iruma gives off the vibes of a classic shōnen protagonist: kind-hearted, deeply empathetic, and guided by a strong sense of justice and fairness. His defining trait, working harder than anyone else, is used very cleverly. Rather than simply empowering him to overcome obstacles through sheer strength, the story places him in situations far beyond his actual abilities, forcing him to rely on effort, adaptability, and the people around him. Notably, Iruma isn’t the type of protagonist who constantly questions his surroundings or seeks to unravel grand mysteries. As a result, the narrative doesn’t hinge on intrigue or hidden truths, nor does it follow the typical battle-shōnen formula where conflicts are resolved through combat. Instead, nearly everything serves the world-building. The story takes its time, focusing so heavily on everyday demon school life that you almost forget there might be something larger lurking beneath the surface. This slow, deliberate pacing is part of what makes the writing feel so confident and clever. That said, one issue does stand out. Iruma can sometimes feel like he has a bit too much plot armor, rarely facing lasting consequences or genuine failure. Because of this, the overall tension can be fairly low, and progress within an arc may take multiple episodes before it truly feels meaningful. He also occasionally carries a “messiah effect,” where nearly everyone is drawn to him as if he were a chosen one, despite his lack of conventional power, making it difficult for others to truly compete with him. In this context, the mid-season antagonist is surprisingly refreshing: petty, grounded, and genuinely believable, which helps reintroduce a sense of conflict. Even so, Iruma’s relationships with the rest of the cast more than make up for these shortcomings. The characters are all incredibly endearing, so much so that you often find yourself wanting to see how they would interact even without Iruma present. Every gag feels carefully set up, and each arc or smaller story flows naturally into the next. The storytelling is loose in the best way, giving the impression that the narrative could branch off in countless directions at any moment. I could ramble on endlessly about how well everything fits together, but simply put: it’s very, very good.

Marimashita Iruma-kun is a late 2019, early 2020 anime from Bandai Namco pictures. It's based off of an ongoing manga by Nishi Osamu which began debuting in 2017. Is this anime worth looking into? Let's have a look. Story: Our story focuses on young Suzuki Iruma, an agreeable youngster who works hard and does what he can to help people, in spite of having terrible parents. One day he finds himself dragged to the demon world after those parents sell him to the demon Sullivan. And why did Sullivan buy this young boy? Because he's lonely and wanted a grandchild to dote on. Iruma ultimately agrees to become Sullivan's grandson and begins attending classes at a prestigious school for demons while hiding the fact that he's merely human. The only real problem I have with the anime is that it has one of those teaser endings that's kind of annoying. It's basically the anime equivalent of clickbait. With that said, there are a lot of good aspects to the series. The entire setup is really clever and the writing really takes advantage of it to make a series with strong comedic and light-hearted elements. It's simply a very charming and endearing watch. It consistently introduces new elements that work well with the setting and flesh out the world while also providing further opportunities for enjoyable content. Which helps the series stay interesting throughout. Characters: This is very much one of those light-hearted anime where the characters don't have a whole lot of complexity but they do have interesting quirks that mesh well together and lead to a lot of strong comedic moments. They're also a very endearing and memorable group. Iruma, Clara, Alice, Amelie and the various others are just a delight. My only real issue would be with some of the side characters who don't really do much except provide running gags. Like Iruma's fangirl or the purple cyclops girl. They aren't bad characters and their running gags can be funny they're just kind of one-note and their schticks kind of get a little tired by the end. Art: The art style in this is really good. Nishi did an excellent job of designing the otherworld, various demons and even various flora and fauna to be both visually interesting and aesthetically cohesive. There are some strong visual gags. The animation flows smoothly as well. It's a very pleasing anime from a visual standpoint. Sound: Bandai got a lot of talented actors for this series. Asai Ayaka, Kimura Ryouhei, Ono Daisuke, Murase Ayumu and the other members of the cast are very good at delivering their lines with some nuance and also going somewhat over the top when the jokes call for it but without going overboard. The music is mostly pretty good. I'm not a big fan of the opening theme tune but aside from that it sounds great. Ho-yay: There's a bit. There are times when Alice's devotion to Iruma comes across as slightly homo-erotic. There's also Iruma's fangirl who latches onto Amelie as another person worth drooling over. Which pretty strongly indicates that she's bi-sexual. Areas of Improvement: 1. The ending would be better if they left out the whole clickbait aspect and left that whole part for the second series. 2. Specific minor characters could use more personality and jokes associated with them. Just to make them a bit less flat. 3. I really think they should have gone with something else for the opening theme tune or, at least, changed the opening partway through the series. Final Thoughts: The first series of Marimashita Iruma-kun is excellent. It's a charming series with endearing characters and a strong comedic sense. do highly recommend it for those of you who enjoy comedic anime and I'm giving it a 9/10.

I stumbled upon this show by sheer accident. And it was quite literally the best mistake I've ever made. I thought this would be another generic demon anime, but I was so wrong. I instantly fell in love with each and every character, watching them grow, and just be themselves. I got impatient and decided to read the manga, and I realized the anime while good, didn't do the original authors art justice. Watching Iruma stumble about, learning what it means to not only be a person, but also a demon with his own ideals and goals. It's riveting, and exciting. With every chapter/episode, you want to see him reach his goal, and even if he blunders you know he's making progress. I don't want to spoil, but I'll just say, this is one of the few anime/manga that's made me cry not because I'm sad, but because I genuinely want the main character to succeed and I want to watch them go all the way to the top.

I'm not used to write reviews, but for this series, I need to! In general, people that didn't expect much of this anime found it very amusing and had a good time with tons of laughs - and that was my way of watching this too. DON'T expect tons of action, stunning settings, crazy originality and other things that other shows can offer better (it's the "demon word", but it'll still feel familiar). Mairimashita! Iruma-kun is based on comedy: pretty simple/honest comedy, fitting for various ages, and makes me kinda of a child having a good time with a cartoon I like. It's a very honest show, and if you watch it expecting something big, maybe you I'll be dismayed! And that's exactly what I like about this show, it doesn't makes me think that much (sometimes it does tho), it's really funny and simple! If you watch anime to have fun and relief stress, highs chances this comedy will hook you too :) . [Working on the plan to make this show more popular so we can have a S3 and much more cool stuff from the manga! :']

I don't generally write reviews but this interesting anime surely deserves one. Not really sure how to describe it but some nostalgic feeling has wrapped to my brain while whatching the first episode and i couldn't let go after that. Very enjoyable anime just give 1 episode 3 is not needed to continue, recommended to everyone. Story: 8 There is not much to say about it actually. Story is not this anime's selling point. Gradually progresses but comedy anime has it's own pacing. Art: 10 Colorful, suprisingly well animated. You can't just find any flaws, animation just flowing .... Art of the animation is very pleasing. One of the nostalgic feeling may be arise from this part. I don't know how to put it but i really liked the art. Sound: 9 Enjoyable OP, fitting ost not much to put in here. Enjoyment: 10 Its just so much fun going through a kinda parallel universe with funny characters. Overall 10.

There's something interesting about a show that manages to incorporate all the major tropes that make anime seem ridiculous to most people, and yet somehow turn it into something fresh and fun to watch. "Mairimashita! Iruma-Kun" manages to nail that exact premise in a manner that I did not even think possible. It is fun, ridiculous, and full of silly references and puns that regularly managed to get a nice chuckle out of me, and it still managed to keep me engaged with a wonderful story following the main character as he slowly goes through a strange new world and discovers more about himself along the way. The show could have very easily fallen into the pitfall of just leaving the characters two-dimensional and forcing them to functionally re-learn the same lessons constantly, but they managed to bring a proper storyline into a genre normally full of rudimentary cycles and no real substance. The show manages to include all sorts of fun one-shot bits of humor as well as a few running themes to tie everything together into a nice, cohesive piece. There are quite a few references that might be lost on some people without some knowledge of Japanese, but they are mainly just throwaway puns that are translated quite well into the subbed version. The humor was on-point, and it worked very well to break up the tension in some areas, as well as provide a nice return to familiarity after an epic climax. The humor rarely felt forced, which tends to be quite rare in a show like this that is almost an homage to the "older" style of school-based comedies in a lot of ways. In a sense, "Mairimashita! Iruma-Kun" feels like the matured endgame of what the "old-school" style of high school anime would be. The jokes land nicely, the main characters are both incredibly bombastic, yet manage to maintain their own individual dynamics as they become better friends and learn more together as a team, and most importantly, it manages to keep things fresh for the most part. There are definitely a couple low points where it almost feels like it drags a bit, but I don't think there exists a show that doesn't have a low point in reference to everything else. Even the low points in the show have their own special merits that make them unique and interesting to the characters, the story, or even just as a fun gag. In general, I seriously enjoyed my time watching this show and really look forward to seeing more of these characters when the second season eventually airs. I recommend this show to any anime veterans looking for a welcome return to familiarity, and anyone that's looking for a good story with unique and fun characters.

Mairimashita! Iruma-kun (2019) This show is a clear comedy but not always funny for the normal comedic reasons. It follows a dark story in regards to the main character's backstory but it is always supported by making it comes across rather funny. The art style of the show utilizes a wackier style than you may expect which is suitable for this and makes up for perhaps some of the lesser jokes used. The OP and ED are upbeat. The magical sounds are a bit disappointing in that they are not so cinematic as I would have expected and doesn't have much oomph behind them. Characters are very interesting being demons and such. Iruma a human blending in with demons is interesting but knowledge of humans is basically a myth in their existence so no one can tell. The most interesting one for me was Clara Valac because of the modern Hollywood interpretation of the demon Valac to be shown in such a nice method just was so surprising. The show is very enjoyable and a great watch. As I said the dryer jokes are made up by the art style. I would recommend this and await for season 2.

I usually don't gravitate towards Isekai or Shounen anime - in fact, I try to avoid them like a person handing out religious pamphlets! But this anime, which from the first episode I thought was Excessively Shounen (and kind of retro) ended up becoming one of my favorite anime of all time and my number one favorite manga! Every episode made me smile like nothing else due to the show's charm and comedy, and the sweetness of the charismatic and kind main character being able to befriend everybody in the Netherworld. Nobody can hate him for long, not even rivals or villains or grouchy teachers and, while unrealistic, I couldn't help but be charmed every time. All of the characters and their interactions are just so great and lovable (but Clara is the best girl). There is quite an interesting overarching plot hinting towards Iruma becoming the next Demon King, but coming from a long-running manga series, it's quite slow, so it's best to just enjoy the ride episode-by-episode. Meanwhile, there are smaller story arcs with Iruma and friends trying to win some competition or prize or other and improve their ranks, etc, and there are some cool action scenes where the characters get to have Badass Moments, and Iruma gets to go from not-trying-to-stand out good kid to true action protagonist, which don't take up the entire series, making them all the more enjoyable when we get to see them. This does kind of gradually intensify later on in the manga, but it's still done so well, with plenty of heart, that I really enjoy it.

I’m writing this review after watching all four seasons, and I have to say just how incredible this anime is. First of all, I want to make one thing very clear: THE MAIN FOCUS OF THIS ANIME IS NOT ACTION, BUT COMEDY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FRIENDSHIPS AND RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE CHARACTERS. It is very common to see people criticize this series without even understanding what its actual focus is, and I think that is a huge mistake. Of course, there are action scenes and fights, but that is simply not what the series is mainly trying to deliver. As for the story, in short, Iruma is an ordinary human who ends up in the Netherworld and is adopted as the grandson of one of the most powerful demons in the world. Since he can no longer return to the human world, he has to start living a normal life in the Netherworld. And this is where things get really interesting, because he has to adapt to the demons’ way of life, and the anime handles this in a very comedic and entertaining way. Their lifestyle constantly makes references to the human world, but always with its own unique demonic twist. For example, in the Netherworld there is “demonic ramen,” along with famous brands and names turned into jokes involving demons. That is one of the biggest charms of the series. Everything feels creative and distinctive, and the anime constantly comes up with unique designs and ideas for different situations. When it comes to the episodes themselves, some have a darker and more serious tone, while others are much more lighthearted and comedic, almost like a comedy slice-of-life. The balance between these different tones is handled really well. In one moment, the characters may be dealing with a serious threat, and in the next they are having a picnic in the park, laughing and enjoying themselves. The anime basically gives you a little bit of many different genres, and if you enjoy that kind of variety, this series has a lot to offer. Now, about the characters: there honestly isn’t a single one that I hate. It is amazing how almost every character who appears manages to be charismatic and entertaining. Even secondary characters who do not receive that much focus still have their own personalities, quirks, and charm. That is something I find surprisingly rare in anime nowadays. Usually, there is always at least one character you simply cannot stand, but in this series I never really felt that way. To wrap things up, I highly recommend this anime if you enjoy comedy, action, and slice-of-life elements combined with a unique visual style that manages to feel creative without relying too heavily on clichés.

Mairimashita! Iruma-kun is a fun, well produced Isekai that will be very appealing for a lot of people, especially a younger audience. Although it starts out great, it fails to keep this up around half way and lets itself down in the second half. Story - 5/10 The plot starts like what you would expect of an average Isekai; a human teenage boy, Iruma, gets transported into a different world, and being sold to a demon. Unexpectedly he gets treated nice and lives as the demon's grandson, attending a demon school which he runs. It's slightly different setting which is nice compared to just a magical world, and overall portrays the demon setting pretty well. The pacing is good until the "Battler / Kirio arc" which dragged on for over 7 episodes leaving the second half feeling like nothing had happened. Additionally the last episode felt unplanned with random scenes as if multiple episodes where squeezed into one. The main issue I found however is that it was trying to be a comedy slice of life, which it done well at, however at the same time trying to give depth to the plot and making it serious. The fun characters and interesting setting is all it needed and if it stuck to the slice of life genre more, it would gain a much higher rating. It didn't help that the systems implemented were not explained very well. Additionaly, there is inconsistencies in the amount that the demon world differs such as knowing gunpowder but not of fireworks. Characters - 7/10 Most of the characters in this show are designed well. Many are bland and one dimentional, however this fits the style of the series, being simple with basic emotions and no complex relationships with one another. There is some expansion of the main characters throught the season, however by no means interesting. They have good chemistry with eachother, with so many characters that are somewhat unique, there is always a dynamic in the scene. Of course every character fits a stereotype but does it well, Alice is an exception to this however making him slightly more interesting than the rest. In my opinion the best part if this anime is the character design and implementation of Clara, without her the whole show would collapse. Visuals - 8/10 The vibrant colours perfectly suited the vibe of the anime, giving a fun contrast to the plot of being in a demon world. The art style accompanied this with many simple designs and exaggerated features that expressed the characters well. The backgrounds were consistantly good with some incredible scenes. There isn't much high detail animation, however again this wouldn't suit the style unless done ironically. It's overall a visually appealing and well designed anime where only a few scenes felt "low quality" and were barely noticable. Sound - 5/10 The opening soundtrack was not bad by any means but doesn't seem to fit the genre that it's trying to achieve and doesn't represent the anime at all; it feels better suited towards a shonen or high action anime. The voice acting is good for the most part, especially for the more bubbly characters but not incredible by any means. However the few osts throughout did complement the episodes well, although would have liked them spread out a bit more. Ambient music and sound effects while basic most of the time were good. The ending represents the anime much better than the opening, although is a bit more generic. Enjoyment - 5/10 This anime left me confused. The opening being being extremely action orientated, the power systems made, and this being set in a demon world would lead you to believe there would be at least one fight scene? It feels like the show was trying to fit into too many genres at once, and failing at most of them. The second half felt like it dragged out way too long for the amount of content given and the last episode was poorly constructed. If it stuck to a comedy and slice of life without trying to be serious in some episodes then it would be way more enjoyable; I would rather it being shortened it to 12 episodes with some content being removed. The show is fairly rewatchable if you enjoyed it and is decently memerable, but I most likely will not touch it again. Overall - 30/50 (6/10) It was kind of a let down how it went downhill after the first 8 episodes however it did make me smile many times throughout. I wouldn't recommend it over many other comedy anime, but the art style is good and Clara is very memerable. There is definetely an audience for this show, like all Isekai, just not me.

This is easily in my top 5 animes ever, particularly this 1st season of the show. The other seasons have been great, but the first season hits the best. I love animation that is colorful and cute, and a balance of action, comedy, and (some) drama. If all of these things also appeal to you highly, you'll love this show. Demon School Iruma-kun is one of the most colorful anime shows out there, very saturated visuals that pop like candy. Iruma is a bright and cheery character that you want to root for, and that kindness draws others to him, including his newfound friends Asmodeus who Iruma bests in a conflict and vows to serve Iruma as a friend and as a fan of his; and Clara who is hyperactive and absent-minded and nonsensical, but very cute and fun, her playful nature is both parts excessive and charmingly goofy and provides a lot of laughs. Otherwise, its really just Iruma making his way in the demon world as a human in secret and getting into mostly mild conflicts and enjoying his new life in the netherworld. It's a show that stays tonally consistent for the most part and is rarely if ever boring. You'll like this if cartoonishly colorful and light hearted and fun is your style. Highly recommended.

I watched this series between 21 January and 29 January 2026. Just one episode was enough to make me watch the whole series. In my opinion, this is an isekai type Shonen anime with comedy, fantasy, and supernatural elements. Story: This show is very wholesome. Iruma is such an innocent and lovable character that he easily wins your heart. There is no unnecessary fanservice or toxic rival behavior. Instead, Iruma uses his kindness to turn even his enemies into friends. Overall, I liked this anime. I give it 8 out of 10. I also recommend that if you have not watched it yet, you should definitely give it a try. Content Type: Anime Genre: Shonen, Isekai, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural Writer/Director: Based on the manga written and illustrated by Osamu Nishi. Directed by Makoto Moriwaki. Series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu. Animation by Bandai Namco Pictures.

Personal stats: as of Aug 2025, I've finished 184 anime with a mean score of 7.33. Iruma-kun (Season 1) score: 8/10. There are countless anime that rely on action, fanservice, or strategy to draw in viewers. Many shows in the last decade have also leaned heavily into formulas - whether it’s focusing on animation spectacle, comedy gimmicks, or surrounding the main character with a harem to appeal to a specific audience. Because of that, it can feel rare to find something that feels genuinely different. Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun (2019, 23 episodes) is one of those rare shows. It doesn’t rely on harems, it has only a few central female characters, and it doesn’t try to force itself into being an action-heavy or overly dramatic series. Instead, it blends comedy, fantasy, and lighthearted school-life elements into something unique. The story follows Iruma Suzuki, a kind but timid boy whose irresponsible parents sell him to a demon. Instead of becoming food, he is adopted by the powerful demon Sullivan, who treats him like a grandson and sends him to Babyls Demon School. There, Iruma has to keep his humanity a secret while navigating daily life in a world full of unpredictable classmates and bizarre rules. Season 1 really shines in how it mixes humor, warmth, and unpredictability. The comedy feels natural and well-timed rather than forced. The animation isn’t flashy, but it has a colorful, whimsical style that perfectly fits the tone of the story. The world-building is also surprisingly detailed, with fun little touches in the background that make the demon world feel alive. Most importantly, the characters don’t follow the usual molds - you can’t always guess how they will act, and that keeps each episode fresh. Despite its bright and cheerful atmosphere, the show isn’t only silly. There are also touching and serious moments, especially in how Iruma slowly finds friendship and belonging for the first time in his life. That balance of lighthearted fun with just enough depth is what makes the anime so charming. For me, Iruma-kun is one of the best hidden gems out there. It’s the kind of anime that feels refreshing because it doesn’t try too hard, yet manages to deliver everything you’d want if you’re looking for something different from the usual formulas. It might seem childish to some, but I think that’s part of its charm - and even as an adult, I enjoyed every moment of it. I’d rate Season 1 an 8/10. It’s a fun, wholesome, and unpredictable anime that deserves more recognition than it gets.

I remember watching and enjoying this anime while it was still airing so I was really surprised that I didn’t have a review posted in here yet! It turns out that I was still on hiatus at that time, lol. But it was really a shame not to share this anime to the world because it’s pretty entertaining! That said, I decided to rewatch this anime so I could hopefully provide a somewhat acceptable review, lol. Please read along! OPENING & ENDING THEMES + SONGS I have to say that I absolutely love both the opening and ending themes! I love that it was colorful and features distinct characters that makes me look forward to meeting them. I absolutely love the song too, everytime it plays, I always find myself singing along. I love that it was so catchy which suits the opening theme really well. The ending on the other hand looks gorgeous! It only features all the lovely ladies in the anime so of course it has to be gorgeous lol. And just like the opening, I love the ending song as well! It’s somewhat simple compared to that catchy and bright opening, but it’s still a beautiful song! STORY Just like what the title says, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun is a story of Iruma, a human who suddenly finds himself living in the demon world and even attending a demon school named Babylis! Sounds pretty straightforward eh? Iruma was sold off by his good for nothing parents to a demon named Sullivan who in return treated him like a beloved grandson. Sullivan provided him with all the things that he needs and wants! He also doesn’t need to work! What he only needs to do is to go to school and enjoy his student life without thinking about how to provide for himself. He was actually pretty unfortunate and pitiful in the human world. This contrast is pretty ironic, lol. Although his life in the demon world is way better than in the human world, he was still obviously pretty scared so he was determined not to stand out at school because he will definitely be eaten if they found out that he’s human! But surprise surprise, he still stands out, lol. It was really funny seeing him standing out just by doing the things he usually does in the human world, lol. Because of his hard life in the human world, he’s very good at dodging which is pretty useful in his life in the demon world, wahahaha. Since this is only the first season, there’s no heavy scenes yet. It is more on world building and character introduction. There was 1 thrilling scene in which Iruma ended up saving the whole school (sorry for the spoiler), so with that, it gave me the idea on what to expect in the next season, *wink. That said, I believe that this season is pretty light and more on the comedy rather than what we usually expect in a series with netherworld as the setting. I usually love my fantasy anime to have lots of fights and thrilling scenes, but surprisingly I don’t look for that in this anime. It’s just pretty interesting the way it is. By the way, I absolutely love the mini story after the ending. It was short but very worthwhile. It’s usually related to the episode partnered with an extra cute art. I love it! CHARACTERS Like most fantasy series, this one has a number of characters too, so aside from the main character, I would also like to mention some pretty interesting supporting characters. Iruma Suzuki He’s a very unfortunate and pitiful character because of his good for nothing parents. He started working at a young age to support himself. It was really sad seeing all the things he needs to endure everytime it was brought out in each episode. With such a hard life most people would eventually succumb and start doing bad things, but Iruma never did such a thing. He still remained a kind kid. Also because of that hard life, he ended up being a pushover. He’s a kind of person who can’t say no especially if they said please so it’s no wonder why he always ended up being taken advantage of. But his life changed drastically once he lived in the demon world. It was really entertaining seeing him working hard not to stand out, lol. Alice Asmodeus Appearance wise, he’s very catchy. Not to mention, he’s Asmodeus! Contrary to what I expected, he was pretty tough and powerful. I thought he’s going to be a flirt, lol. I love how this popular student became Iruma’s dedicated underling/friend, always on the sideline supporting his “master”. Clara Valac For someone with such a scary lastname, she’s the exact opposite, hahaha. She's a very loud and eccentric character. She’s usually very lively and noisy which can be pretty annoying sometimes, but she grew on me, lol. After learning her story, I eventually learned to love her character. She’s usually pretty dumb, but when it comes to Iruma, she’s always there supporting him. Sullivan He’s usually a very silly character especially when he is doting on Iruma, but once he’s serious, he is really scary. He’s actually one of the tallest characters in this anime, but he’s usually shown in a very short and goofy design in the show because he’s always acting cute and doting in front of Iruma. Heck, I was even surprised to know that he’s one of the three most powerful demons in the netherworld! He just doesn’t look llike it because he’s always goofy, wahahaha. Opera He is a servant who works under Sullivan. That said, we usually see him taking care of Iruma. He looks pretty serious too so I thought at first that he’s going to be pretty cold to Iruma. I love that he is also pretty savage too, especially to Sullivan, wahahaha. Kalego Naberius He reminds me so much of Snape in Harry Potter. He’s short tempered and originally hates Iruma. I thought he’s going to be unreasonable, but he’s suprisingly not. He just hates easygoing demons. But despite his character, he was pretty funny lol. You really need to see Iruma’s familiar, wahahaha. Amelia Azazel She’s Babylis’ student council president. Contrary to her tough look, she’s a pretty cute character. I really love how Iruma befriended her and together ended up enjoying manga. That’s only a few and there’s more supporting characters that also made this anime entertaining. I love that it's so easy to get familiar with them because there’s some dedicated episodes/scenes introducing them. I can’t wait to know more of them in the next season! ART Considering that it has a pretty dark setting, the art looks surprisingly vibrant and colorful! I thought it's going to have bold and dark art so I was pleasantly surprised. The character design and backdrop looks pretty amazing too. I definitely have no complaints in this department, *wink. VOICE ACTORS I first watched this anime in subbed, and I totally enjoyed it. I don’t think I ever met an anime that I hated the Japanese voice actors. As for the English dub, I actually rewatched this anime in that dub! It was quite awkward at first, but that didn’t last long because overall it’s not cringy to listen to. I feel like this is one of those few lists of anime that has a pretty good dub! *** Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun definitely ranks high in my list in this kind of anime. I honestly enjoyed all the puns and banter plus the art and animation looks wonderful. And with that premise for the next season, I can’t wait but feel excited!

Sometime in 2022 or 2023 I happened upon this show. I didn’t go into the show expecting much. As soon as I finished this show, I went scouring for more. It was one of the first shows that had me wanting to read its source manga because I couldn’t wait for the next season of anime to air. I gobbled up every chapter before I realized I had done so. This show, and this story is lots of fun. It’s not the aesthetically complicated show, but within it lies light hearted comedy, unexpected twists/subversions at every corner, and a whole lot of inner turmoil. This show is my MHA, and if you enjoyed MHA in any capacity I’d like to think you’d enjoy this show. Additional thoughts This show prospers in its simplicity especially within the animation & art. The manga art has gorgeous panels that is just pure manga. The show lets the story do the talking with the visuals helping along the way. The English Dub is great. The cast is absolute fire. They dubbed the songs in this show which happens never.

From the very first episode of season one to the latest episode (as of January 19, 2025), Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun has consistently held my attention. One of the aspects I appreciate most is that the main character (MC) is not overpowered from the outset. Instead, he relies on the support of his friends and the guidance of his adoptive grandfather. This approach allows the MC to gain the trust and affection of those around him through acts of kindness, standing up for others, and often putting himself at great risk. Despite being one of the more timid characters in the series, the MC's determination to improve himself daily is commendable. His growth is driven by his desire to stay close to his friends, which adds a heartfelt dimension to the narrative. The animation quality, while generic, is consistent, making the series an easy and smooth watch. Notably, there are no unnecessary ecchi moments, which is a refreshing change for a fantasy comedy anime. The comedic timing is well-executed, and there is sufficient character development not just for the MC but also for the supporting cast. For those who enjoy a slow-burn romance subplot, there are elements in the series that may capture your interest, even though the primary genre is fantasy comedy. The plot is engaging, and the anime covers the material at a well-balanced pace. One drawback in the early arcs was the rapid rank advancements of characters, but this issue was later addressed in the manga, which I have followed up to the latest chapter (as of January 19, 2025). The manga offers some highly entertaining arcs with further character development and an intriguing mystery element that has yet to be fully revealed. (A word of caution: avoid spoilers on the internet!) Regarding the voice acting, the dialogue delivery was passable but did not particularly stand out. If I were to rate it generously, I would give it a 5.5/10. While not terrible, it did not captivate my attention as much as other aspects of the series. Overall, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun is a solid choice for viewers who enjoy demon-themed anime without the clichéd overpowered MC and excessive ecchi content. I would rate it as follows: 7.5/10 for fantasy comedy, 6/10 for animation, and 5.5/10 for voice acting and dialogue delivery.

Not your average highschool / Isekai anime, Whatever you think to expect is probably wrong. It's god wholesome fun with found family, friendships, mystery and more. Expect the unexpected even if you think you know what's going to happen it still may not happen quite how you expect - It's all about the journey more then the destination with this one. But it's not all fun and games all the time and knows how and when to be series. A large colourful cast of characters that are nearly unforgettable. Over all a series you shouldn't skip over, seeing is believing and you simply can't judge with out watching first.

This was a real treat. I didn't know what I was getting into, but I'm really glad it worked out. The cast was put together really well, I love the dub acting. The compliment of Alice to Clara was a perfect yin to yang. I think it's impossible to not love Clara, even though you may not be able to stand her, there's enough to love. She's super child like, but a fun addition that was really necessary. There were options presented for a potential harem and the show never went there.I was truly jonesing for Ameri and I don't know how you couldn't. Speaking of her, I have a new waifu! Now the part that disappointed me and brought the score down from a 9 to an 8. Everything through the first 18 episodes was amazing. It really just sold itself. That being said, from 19 to 23, I was so totally let down. I understood that they needed to blow off some steam after the climax that had developed, but one episode would have been enough. This didn't leave a lot of room for anything a little more challenging, but it got to be all nonsense. The songs that showed up from Clara and her family were completely gratuitous and ate up screen time. I have a feeling that that may have been the goal, but take off 2.5 minutes and it's closer to your end goal. I am really disappointed in that. Slapping a recommended on this.

Do you just randomly want to throw something on, but dont want to sit and actively try and figure out the deeper level of meanings of each dialogue exchange, or hidden meaning of an insincere smile. Season 1 might do the trick for you Although I started watching this due to a crunchyroll suggestion, I was quite surprised on how much I liked it. Not because of any overpowered fighting scenes, intense showdowns of guts or determination, amazing arcs or even romanticisms, just because its actually funny. Season 1 had me snickering that passed my understanding of why. I think it was just some of the jokes were just so unexpected that it got me. Dont expect any major plot developments with the show, just enjoy an episode as is. Most episodes are not connected directly other than character introduction and development (as limited as is) I do want to admit the the jokes got quite diluted and predictable after a while, which is also why I rated season 2 considerably lower than season 1 But first few episodes are definitely worth trying out.

I never expected I would love iruma-kun this much. So love the characters I also anticipate those extra ones and the villains. It's my comfort anime and had rose drastically on my top rank list I love the exact emotions that were portrayed here, some would say it's common and cringy but if you listen and watch closely, things were quite relatable. I love how iruma's character was portrayed along with those ho demons who surrounded him, i love the misfits and all of their growth. I never knew I would love this anime. And I am now hooked on all the hints that were given in the manga about the previous demon king and the future one, would stick until the end!