How Not to Summon a Demon Lord
Season 1
2018 • 12 Episodes
In the MMORPG Cross Reverie, Takuma Sakamoto is so powerful that he is lauded as the “Demon Lord” by other players. One day, he is summoned to a world outside his own, but with the same appearance he had in the game. There, he meets two girls who both proclaim themselves to be his Summoner. They perform an Enslavement Ritual to turn him into their Summon, but that’s when Takuma’s passive ability Magic Reflection activates. Instead, it is the girls who become enslaved. Though Takuma may be the strongest Sorcerer there is, he has no idea how to talk with other people. It is here he makes his choice: to act based on his persona from the game.
Episodes
1. The Demon Lord Act
July 5, 2018
Takuma Sakamoto was a shut-in gamer who achieved renown as the Demon Lord in Cross Reverie, a MMORPG, for his overwhelming gear and skill.
2. Strongest Newcomer
July 12, 2018
After awaking to hands filled with breasts, Diablo follows Shera and Rem to register as new members of the Adventurer’s Guild. While Shera is identified as a level 30 Summoner by the guild, Diablo’s level proves too high for them to measure.
3. Fallen Assault
July 19, 2018
The Warrior Emile, defender and ally of all women, challenges Diablo to a fight.
4. Point-Blank War Dance
July 26, 2018
Rem, Celestine, and even Emile struggle in their battle against Gregore’s sudden attack. Meanwhile, Diablo and Edelgard confront each other on the Bridge of Ulug.
5. Imperial Knight
August 2, 2018
The Kingdom of Greenwood demands that Faltra City hand over Princess Shera. If they refuse, it will lead to war, so Diablo meets with Galford, the Lord of Faltra City, and accepts a quest to prevent war from breaking out.
6. Slave Market
August 9, 2018
While Greenwood’s demands remain unmet, Diablo and the girls visit a slave market to see if they can learn the magical secret of the Enslavement Collars.
7. Change of Heart
August 16, 2018
The following day after Prince Keera’s visit, Shera suddenly bids farewell to Diablo while they’re preparing potions. Unable to stop her from leaving, Diablo holes up in the inn, consumed with regret. Rem is unsettled to see him so negative, too.
8. Hero’s Charge
August 23, 2018
Diablo squares off with Prince Keera’s Summon, the Force Hydra, a monster he has never faced before.
9. Holy Knight Tale
August 30, 2018
Alicia returns to the Imperial Capital to give her report on the incident between Faltra and the Kingdom of Greenwood. There she encounters the Paladin, Saddler.
10. The Demon Lord’s Resurrection
September 6, 2018
The night of the Demon Lord’s resurrection arrives at long last. Rem finally reveals to Shera and Alicia that the Demon Lord Krebskulm’s soul is sealed within her. Together, Diablo’s party heads for Starfall Tower, where Edelgard awaits.
11. The Young Girl Awakens
September 13, 2018
Diablo’s party returns to Faltra with the newly resurrected Klem. On their way back from visiting Celestine, Rem and Klem suddenly get separated from Diablo and Shera, with Alicia having led them both astray.
12. Battle for Legitimacy
September 20, 2018
The Demon Lord Krebskulm has awakened due to Alicia’s betrayal. Diablo stands alone against Klem, her mind consumed by hatred. Shera races to Rem’s side. An army of Fallen led by Edelgard marches on Faltra, and the curtain rises on their final battle.