English Dub Review: The Misfit of Demon King Academy “Almighty Demon King”

Overview

Ahide announces that Midhaze will be destroyed. However, the oracle’s will contradicts Arcana’s true intentions. Shin also joins in the fray as the two finally face off! Ahide possesses Arcana and thrusts the judgment of the Sword of the Almighty, Leviangilma, upon Anos. Arcana states that to destroy Ahide, he must be slashed three times with the Divine Sword. But the sword obliterates the source of anyone who draws the sword from its sheath….

Our Take

This time around, Anos finally returns to action. And it’s here when Ahid declares the destruction of Midhaze. Joined by Shin, they face off against Ahid, who wields the divine Sword of the Almighty, Leviangilma, against Anos. To defeat Ahid, the sword must be unsheathed three times, obliterating the essence of anyone who draws it. In a surprising turn, Anos outsmarts Ahid using an unexpected trick up his sleeve.

The animation remains solid, and Anos’s philosophical insights about the almighty not being bound by logic add much-needed depth to his character. It also delves into Arcana’s motivations, portraying her as a kind-hearted entity seeking redemption. And finally, on the subject of redemption, Emilia’s significant character development was easily one of the best highlights in this episode so far as she’s when through the most change, and seeing her personal growth and the newfound dedication she develops felt all the more rewarding.

Overall, this episode was one hell of a satisfying conclusion to the hero academy/dragon-arc with solid animation and engaging action. Combined with the intricate plot twists and philosophical undertones, it knew how to keep the proceedings compelling. The addition of Arcana to Anos’s team and Emilia’s substantial change stuck with me, and hopefully will set the stage for future storylines to come…