The Misfit of Demon King Academy

Anos Voldigoad returns to life after two millennia with a surprising goal, he wants to end endless fighting and build a peaceful world. Reborn into an age where demons have softened, magic has weakened, and the people who claim his legacy are more ceremonial than threatening, he enrolls at Demon King Academy. The school gathers students believed to be the Demon King's reincarnation, but its tests and traditions misread Anos, labeling him a misfit. He keeps a calm confidence, proving his strength in ways the academy never expects, while trying to steer a complacent society toward a new equilibrium.

Released in 2020, the anime adapts source material by Shuu with series work credited to Jin Tanaka. The main cast features Tomori Kusunoki, Yuuichirou Umehara, Yuko Natsuyoshi, Takuma Terashima, and Nene Hieda bringing the characters to life in the Japanese version.

While the show didn't sweep major industry awards, it found a solid following among genre fans and secured steady streaming viewership during its initial run. Its presence at conventions and online fan events reflected strong audience engagement more than formal accolades.

Among anime watchers it became known for its overpowered protagonist and playful school setting, which generated fan art, memes, and spirited online debate about power fantasy tropes. Scenes showing Anos overturning expectations have been widely shared, and the series helped spark conversations about how reincarnation stories can mix humor with high-stakes combat.

Critical and fan reception tends to highlight the series' energetic blend of action, comedy, and fantasy worldbuilding, reflected in a vote average of 8.434 out of 10 from 844 votes. Viewers often praise Anos as an unusually self-assured lead, and the show engages themes of identity, legacy, and what peace requires after long conflict, while keeping a brisk, entertaining pace across episodes.