The anime "The Demon Lord and the One-Room Hero," scheduled to air in 2023, is a fusion of a fantasy world where a hero and a demon king battle each other, and a modern worldview with both television and the internet. As a result, the hero returns triumphantly after defeating the demon king, only to be relieved of his duties. With no talents other than being a hero, the hero is unable to get by and falls into disgrace. Unaware of this, the demon king is resurrected in revenge, but is shocked by the hero's current state... This is the story. Here is a quick summary of the plot of "The Demon Lord and the One-Room Hero"!
Plot 1: The demon king is defeated by the hero's party!
Ten years ago, the Demon King, who had terrorized the world, was defeated by a party of heroes led by Max after a fierce battle. Peace thus returned to the world, the heroes returned in triumph, and the people rejoiced in their praise. However, the Demon King also vowed to return and exact his revenge. Ten years later, as promised, the Demon King returns and begins his revenge against the heroes.
Synopsis Part 2: The Demon King is back! I want revenge as soon as possible!
The Demon King is resurrected, but due to the rapid pace of his resurrection, his powers are incomparably incomplete compared to 10 years ago, and he has taken on the appearance of an adorable child. The Demon King attempts to fly to the hero to declare war on him again, but for some reason, his secretary, Zenia, tries to stop him. It wasn't because the current Demon King would be defeated.
Synopsis Part 3: Where is he now? Hero Max is discovered in a shabby state!
The Demon King senses the Hero's location using the powers of his third eye and flies straight to him. However, the Hero has become a useless old man living a self-indulgent life in a messy one-room apartment, a far cry from his former glory from ten years ago. While the Demon King has changed in some ways, the Hero has changed even more.
Synopsis Part 4: A peaceful world needs no heroes! A Hero Despairs in a Cruel World
Max was hailed as a hero for defeating the Demon King. However, after the world returned to peace, the title of hero became unnecessary and he was forced from his position. However, in reality, after the peace was restored, the hero became addicted to women and alcohol, resulting in scandals such as allegations of underage sexual misconduct and violence. He was later accused of drug use, and although it was a false accusation, the internet continued to take a hold of him, giving him nicknames like "Tama-x" and "Yu-Shabu" and becoming a complete plaything of the internet.
Synopsis Part 5: The Demon King Begins Taking Care of His Nemesis, Max
Max's life was like a showcase for losers, drank alcohol in the middle of the day, and played soccer with kids in the park. But his strength as a hero remained undiminished. When the Demon King saw Max, he rolled into his room and began to take care of him. Despite appearances, the Demon King was actually a capable woman, skilled at housework. Later, despite an incident in which his secretary, Xenia, a useless and alcoholic, chased Max around naked while drunk, she began to stay around as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Synopsis Part 6: Monk Fred Visits Max
Fred, a former member of the hero's party, visits Max after his game of naked tag with Xenia is featured in a small online news article. Unlike Max, Fred has become a socially prominent figure, serving as the Director General of the Magic Bureau. Fred's visitor is his former companion, the warrior Leo, who has defected from the kingdom and founded a new nation, posing a threat to the kingdom. He asks for Max's help in stopping Leo.
Synopsis Part 7: Max Travels to the Gamma Republic!
After rejecting Fred's proposal, Max is contacted by an agent from the Gamma Republic, a new nation founded by Leo, and travels to the Gamma Republic. The kingdom unilaterally reports the Gamma Republic as a terrorist state, but in reality, Leo and his companions have worked hard to cultivate the barren land, and the land has produced valuable resources. The kingdom is trying to confiscate the entire land, unconditionally. To protect the lives of his companions, Leo rebels against the kingdom.
Synopsis Part 8: Designated a Terrorist State!?!?!?
While skirmishes between the Gamma Republic and the Kingdom continue, the warrior Leo is a powerful warrior, and even a group attack by the Kingdom's army is no match for him. Only the former hero's party can stop Leo. That's why Fred called out to Max. Until now, their interactions had been limited to skirmishes, but with the help of Third Minister Grimms, a staged explosion was staged, and it was determined to be a terrorist attack by the Gamma Republic.
Synopsis Part 9: Leo vs. Fred
The kingdom has designated the Gamma Republic a terrorist state, but no one other than the same hero party can defeat Leo. Naturally, Fred is chosen, and the two are forced to face off. Neither of them wanted to kill their former comrades, but given their respective positions, a showdown between the two was inevitable.
Synopsis Part 10: Who cares if it's too late?!
The fierce battle between the two finally begins, and it won't end until one of them runs out of strength. The fight is broadcast nationwide, and Max learns that the battle has begun, but he remains motionless. The Demon King, growing impatient, flies toward the two, but is easily defeated. However, after calling out to Max on national TV, Max finally decides to take action.
Synopsis Part 11: The Mamachari Hero Speeds On!
Desperate and with a "whatever happens" attitude, Max rushes to the scene at full speed, carrying the holy sword. Leo and Fred are in tatters, but Max just manages to make it in time. He then tries to stop them by force, making up a plausible excuse. However, the two are still in their prime and are strong, and Max, who has been away for a while, is unable to withstand their attacks and falls.
Synopsis Part 12: The Fourth Member
Max was defeated in the battle between Leo and Fred, but just before that, an elementary school student he met handed him a candy. It was a time-limited power-up item made for Max. The elementary school student was the daughter of Julia, the female magician and the last member of the hero's party. Julia had foreseen this, but was unable to fight due to her upcoming pregnancy, so she entrusted Max with the role.
Synopsis Part 13: The Finale!
After defeating Leo and Fred with Julia's secret weapon, Max prostrated himself live on TV, begging all the kingdom's citizens to settle things. The former hero and brave Max's shameless prostration garnered the support of the entire nation, leading the kingdom to soften its stance toward the Republic and recognize the Gamma Republic as an autonomous region. Max ended the conflict with a nearly perfect outcome, something no one else could have done.
Synopsis Part 14: Battle with a New Enemy
Max, who managed to settle everything amicably, suddenly became a celebrity, but after a bad experience in the media, he fled. He returned to his apartment and held a small victory celebration with the Demon King. However, a mysterious demon appeared from the closet. This demon was Astaroth, the Abyssal Bird of Calamity, one of the Demon King's loyal subordinates and one of the Empire's Four Heavenly Kings. Astaroth, who adored and had a special affection for the Demon King, turned his intense hostility toward Max, and a new battle was about to begin.
【Level 1 Demon Lord and One-Room Hero】Spoiler Summary
Here's a summary of the plot of the anime "Level 1 Demon Lord and One-Room Hero," scheduled to air in 2023! It's a fantasy, but it's also relentlessly filled with the harshness of modern society, including political conflict and scandal, and I think that's what makes it so fascinating! It's a very easy-to-understand, funny, and entertaining work, so I highly recommend it! Please check it out!
