Have you heard of the hugely popular work "Maou-sama, Retry!"? It's been decided that it will be made into an anime in 2019, and it's a work that's currently getting a lot of attention. It's also available as a light novel and a comic book. The story is about the protagonist, an ordinary working adult, who ends up being transported to an online game he created himself, after logging in as the final boss, the "Demon King." In this article, we'll be looking into the "angels" that appear in "Maou-sama, Retry!" There's still a lot of mystery surrounding the existence of "angels," so what exactly is the setting for them?
Angel's Thoughts① The mystery of Akira Ohno's trip
Akira Ohno tripped as the Demon King. It wasn't that Akira Ohno was called, but rather that the Demon King had business with him.
What is the Holy Light Kingdom?
The Holy Light Kingdom is the stage of this world. It was a country that existed under a religion that believed in the "Cherubs" that once existed. The comrades who once fought alongside the Cherubs have become nobles and are uniting the country. At first glance, it seems like a cohesive country, but there seems to be constant conflict within it. While some people say that the aristocratic system should be abolished, there are also those who despair of society and worship the devil.
What is Satanism?
The Satanist group, which worships the devil, was formed in the midst of a conflict. At first, they only meekly insisted that the wealthy should distribute their wealth to the poor, but gradually they began to call for the abolition of the aristocratic system, and finally they began to say that the Cherubim were the root cause of the disparity. In reality, this is not the case. The Cherubim disappeared after the battle with the "Demon King". But that did not matter to them.
Summon the Demon King!
At that time, a person named "Utopia" appeared before the "Satanists", and their actions became even more extreme. They even carried out indiscriminate terrorist attacks all over the country. And finally, they summoned the "Demon King". The one who was summoned was the main character, "Demon King Kunai Hakuto". It was Ohno Akira.
Consideration of Angels②The Mystery of the Cherubim
The existence of the "Cherubim" worshipped by the country. It is known that it once sealed the "Demon King". It was sealed in a place called "Shrine of Wishes". That Demon King is the monster that attacked the Demon King at the beginning of the story. The Demon King is the last boss character, and his stats were so strong that he was defeated. His name is "Demon King Greol". He is the highest-ranking demon. He is also known as the "King" of the demon species, as he even commands higher-ranked demons. Although his physical strength has decreased considerably due to being sealed away, his defensive power is still quite strong.
The Cherubim borrowed the power of the Shrine of Wishes
The Shrine of Wishes is a shrine that is said to grant the wishes of visitors. The Cherubim used this to seal the Demon King. In fact, the shrine was a terrible place with many corpses lying around. There, the Demon King heard that the Satanists had wished to summon him here. Even if the Demon King asked to be returned to his country, he was told that a wish that goes against his wish would not be granted. Instead, he received a ring. It was the "Demon King's Ring." It is said to be the "last miracle" left by the Thrones. It is said that if you bring chaos and destruction to the world, many wishes will be granted.
Considerations on Angels ③ The Mystery of the Three Angels
Luna said that there were two other angels besides the Cherubim. They are the "Thrones" and the "Seraphim". The Cherubim disappeared after sealing the Demon King, and it has been a long time since the other angels have been seen. By the way, some people say that the stone statue at the Shrine of Wishes is the "Thrones". Luna says that it is impossible, but what is the truth?
If the Demon King was called by the Thrones
There are many mysteries, but if the Demon King was called by the Thrones, it certainly makes sense. It explains why Luna, who was selfish but had faith in the Cherubim, became devoted to the Demon King, and why even that Madame approached the Demon King.
About the Angelic Hierarchy
For reference, here is a general introduction to the hierarchy of "angels". First, the hierarchy of the top three "Fathers" is "Seraphim", "Cherubim", and "Thrones". The hierarchy of the three middle ranks, "children," is "Principles," "Powers," and "Abilities." The hierarchy of the three lower ranks, "Spirits," is M "Powers," "Archangels," and "Angels." Angels are also divided into nine ranks in a hierarchy. The commonly heard names "Archangel Michael" and "Archangel Gabriel" are in the "Spirits" hierarchy. Furthermore, the three angels that appear in the story are the angels of the top three ranks. There are many mysteries about how the story will develop in the future. I'm curious.
What's in the book the Demon King found in the library?
Then, while searching through various books, the Demon King found a passage about angels. It said that in the battle with the demons, the Cherubim sealed the Demon King Greol and disappeared at the same time, and that the Throne Angels also lent their power to the seal, but even the Throne Angels are no longer there, and the beings called Archangels and Middle Angels are no longer there either. In other words, this world was originally filled with angels like the ones mentioned above.
The mystery deepens! A summary of thoughts about angels
The above is a summary of thoughts about the angels that appear in "Maou-sama, Retry!" There are still many mysteries, but I hope this was helpful. For now, we have learned that the Demon King was summoned by the "Throne Angels," and that there used to be many angels in this world, but they have now disappeared. If that is the case, is it possible to summon angels again, just as we once summoned the Demon King? There are still many mysteries, but being able to make these kinds of speculations is what makes fantasy works interesting. I'm looking forward to the anime adaptation!
