The anime series "As Miss Beelzebub Likes" began airing in October 2018. Based on the manga of the same name by Matoba, it has been serialized in the boys' manga magazine Monthly Shonen Gangan since 2015. Eight volumes of the manga have been published to date. The story is set in Pandemonium, the administrative office of the demonic realm where fallen angels live. The protagonist is the coveted archdemon Beelzebub, who reigns supreme. This romantic comedy follows the daily lives of Beelzebub, a young man named Myurin who has come to serve him, and the people connected to him. This time, we'll introduce the charm of Belphegor, Beelzebub's friend and protagonist of "As Miss Beelzebub Likes."
① Beelzebub's Demon Friend!
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Belphegor is a former demonic lord. He is said to be friends with Beelzebub, the leader of the Pandemonium. He wears his hair in two ponytails and a ribbon. His nicknames include "Belphegossan" and "Gocchin."
② Working at the French Foreign Ministry!
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Belphegor works in the Foreign Ministry of the administrative agency Manmaden, which gathers information on the human world. He is specifically assigned to the French Foreign Ministry. As a result, he can speak French. When he accidentally encountered Beelzebub's attendant, Myurin, in the dining hall, he even tutored her in French.
③ Stage fright and urinary urge demon?!
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Belphegor is stage frightened, to the point that he trembles when nervous. Furthermore, when he gets nervous or emotional, he can't control his urge to urinate, but he says, "If I try hard, it's fine." However, during his first conversation with Myurin, he was so nervous that he had to go to the bathroom multiple times.
④ His special skill is belly punching?!
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Although Belphegor has a cute appearance and is extremely nervous, he seems to be skilled at belly punching. When Myurin first spoke to him, he unexpectedly punched her in the stomach. Furthermore, when Azazel, the love of his life, showed up, he also punched Myurin in the stomach for some reason.
⑤What about Azazel...?
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Belphegor is apparently in love with Azazel, who appears to be a "grown man" but is actually a young girl inside. When Azazel appears, he becomes so nervous that he immediately leaves the scene. Because of things like this, Azazel mistakenly thinks that Belphegor is afraid of him, and it seems that his love life is extremely difficult. However, when Belphegor receives Azazel's homemade cookies, he happily hugs them and exclaims, "I will treasure these. I won't eat them because they're too precious...!"
⑥ A Maiden in Love
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Belphegor, who wants to get closer to Azazel, often runs away when he sees him, but he always seems to be wondering how to start a conversation. He even tried making sweets to create an opportunity to talk to her. While baking, she once said, "I'm so excited and happy to be able to bake sweets while thinking about the person I love." Her adorable, girlish side is also one of her charms.
⑦ Good friends with Beelzebub!
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Although Belphegor tends to be shy and nervous around strangers, he is friends with Beelzebub and seems to feel at ease when he's around him. When Belphegor was wondering how to talk to Azazel, the girl he has a crush on, he decided to make brownies, but since he doesn't have much experience cooking, he turned to Beelzebub for help. The closer they are, the more they seem to fight at times.
⑧ He also has a calm side
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Belphegor is often seen acting flustered due to his stage fright. However, he also has a calm side. When Beelzebub worries that Myurin dislikes him, he calmly listens to what Beelzebub has to say and encourages him.
⑨ Her accent is adorable
⑩ The voice actor for the anime version is Misaki Kuno
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Misaki Kuno voiced Belphegor in the anime version of "As Miss Beelzebub Likes." He has previously appeared in series such as "The Seven Deadly Sins" and "March Comes in Like a Lion." His charming, childlike voice is captivating.
Belphegor's Charms: A Summary!
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What did you think? This time, we introduced the charm of Belphegor, a friend of Beelzebub, the main character of "As Miss Beelzebub Likes." He is a very cute character with his small animal-like appearance, darting around, and speaking with an accent. Please also pay attention to Belphegor's unrequited love. Thank you for reading until the end.
