English Dub Review: Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun “One-Year distance and One-Centimeter Distance”

Overview

Ameri has been wanting to see Iruma for a long time, and just when she was about to, she had to go to the Devilculum dance ball. But in a series of unexpected circumstances, things start falling into place…


Our Take

Picking up from the previous episode, we finally get a new storyline that’s heavily focused on Iruma and Ameri, delivering a highly anticipated stretch of romantic development that shifts their dynamic into something more clearly defined than the usual “will they, won’t they” teasing. What Ameri fans expected was already strong, but this episode effectively turns that anticipation into a full emotional payoff, centered around their long-awaited time together.

The rest of the proceedings make strong use of its material, expanding what could’ve been brief moments into a full, well-paced sequence supported by noticeably improved direction and animation quality. Iruma’s arrival to support Ameri during a pivotal social moment, guided in part by timely help from his allies, sets up a heartfelt dance sequence that becomes the emotional core of the episode. Their awkwardness, mutual sincerity, and Iruma’s clumsy honesty all feed into a moment that feels both intimate and quietly transformative for their relationship, especially as they begin to express feelings they’ve struggled to articulate.

Overall, this is a standout installment that leans heavily into character chemistry, emotional warmth, and visual polish without needing major plot revelations to leave an impact. It delivers a satisfying, heartfelt focus on Iruma and Ameri’s bond and reinforces why their dynamic remains one of the series’ strongest elements, ending the segment on a genuinely uplifting and memorable note.