Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

[Archangel]

Alternative Title: まおゆう魔王勇者

Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Source: Light Novel
Producers: Arms
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis: After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady's castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Dark Lady, agrees to help with her plans!

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From the same director of Spice and Wolf with the same main VAs as Spice and Wolf and with a similar premise to Spice and Wolf.

I liked Spice and Wolf so i'll be watching this.

[Kraco]

Surprinsingly superficial, so far, with my expectations set so high by mentioning Spice and Wolf (and having the same VAs voice the main characters). Still, I reckon it should get more under the surface in later episodes. Spice and Wolf had those very nice scenes that had really plausible sounding economic situations, schemes, results, and plans. I hope the author of the novel also did their homework and this story will offer reasonable sounding ways of ending the long war and solving the biggest problems.

Still, I liked this, no small thanks to how aggressively Maou approached the Hero, despite being almost as silly as he is. I like destined couples and this if anything looks like one. Poor virgin Hero just couldn't say no to those boobs...

The detachable horns were great. It was obvious she could hide them somehow, but I didn't foresee this way.

[Ryllharu]

The detachable horns were great. It was obvious she could hide them somehow, but I didn't foresee this way.

I suspect that "demons" don't look that demonic after all. One might say that the humans...demonized them. She wore fake horns because that was what is expected a demon lord would look like.

I'm definitely a sucker for series where the demon lord tries to seduce the hero. What surprised me was how effective she was at it! Her pitch to the hero was so overwhelmingly straightforward. He also doesn't seem all that bright compared to her, so I guess it should not come to that much of a surprise that she is that much more persuasive.

But what I really loved is that the names of the characters...aren't names. They're just descriptive titles. Demon Lord, Hero, Woman Knight, woman magician, little sister maid, older sister maid, chief maid, young man merchant, apprentice merchant, middle-aged merchant, prince of winter [country], etc.

[vejita613]

I appreciate bringing Ami Koshimizu and Jun Fukuyama together again, but Jun sounds a bit too mature for the character. Also, the OP shows alot of scenes that go deep into the story, but the series is only 12 episodes? That has me a bit worried.

Still, I did find this episode enjoyable. I was initially put off by the character designs when this was first announced. But, I don't seem to mind as much anymore, especially with the beautiful background. The comedy seemed pretty evenly mixed with the serious side of the story. I suppose this is as close as we will get to S&W season 3.

[Archangel]

I appreciate bringing Ami Koshimizu and Jun Fukuyama together again, but Jun sounds a bit too mature for the character. Also, the OP shows alot of scenes that go deep into the story, but the series is only 12 episodes? That has me a bit worried.

Still, I did find this episode enjoyable. I was initially put off by the character designs when this was first announced. But, I don't seem to mind as much anymore, especially with the beautiful background. The comedy seemed pretty evenly mixed with the serious side of the story. I suppose this is as close as we will get to S&W season 3.

Don't quote me on the 12 episodes thing, MaL as it listed for those but it seems to be the only one.

[Kraco]

but Jun sounds a bit too mature for the character.

Isn't it just the character design? Though I'm not previously familiar with this story, but I assumed the Hero is an adult (just like the Maou, and likely most other central characters).

[David75]

Regarding Horns, watching the OP spoiled me of the surprise. Then, minutes before it was possible to see the lines on her head hinting at false horns.
Regarding the ep, I have mixed feelings, felt like a melting pot of stereotypes from anime and your average fantasy war stories. At the end of the ep, without the more mature age of the protagonist, some details hinting at some kind of quality, I'd just drop it even before watching the second ep.
But somehow they really quickly droped the demon vs hero setting quickly and dealt with the stereotypical love parade too. Also, that image with the hero and demon symbol left there was a strong one enticing me to watch a little more.
Count me in for ep 2

[vejita613]

Isn't it just the character design? Though I'm not previously familiar with this story, but I assumed the Hero is an adult (just like the Maou, and likely most other central characters).

Possibly, I can't find an official age for him. It's kind of hard to tell in the manga as well.

[Dark Dragon]

I'm not a fan of the design they decided to go with for the anime, the demon queen in particular seems really off.

It also looks like they decided to adapt straight from the light novels rather than from the manga. I really like the choice for voice acting though, it's pretty much what i expected with the Spice and Wolf vibe this story is giving.

[David75]

I'm not a fan of the design they decided to go with for the anime, the demon queen in particular seems really off.

It also looks like they decided to adapt straight from the light novels rather than from the manga. I really like the choice for voice acting though, it's pretty much what i expected with the Spice and Wolf vibe this story is giving.

The flaby comments, her attire and roundness suggest she above 20/maybe even over 25 years of age. She even commented she's a late bloomer.
But maybe I'm interpreting things towards my preferences, women need to age a bit to suit my tastes.

[Archangel]

The demon queen is actually 150+ years old i think.

[David75]

The demon queen is actually 150+ years old i think.

I was thinking of the age you'd give her as a human being

[Inazuma]

I follow this for the boobs, also for the voices seem perfect.

[Buffalobiian]

I follow this for the boobs,

Pretty sure Hero does too.

Regarding the voices, I had my suspicions (didn't read up prior to this).. it's good to know it's our S+W pair being at it again.

[Kraco]

This was only a matter of time, right?

[Archangel]

This was only a matter of time, right?

Gross, Horo with big boobs.

[MFauli]

Um, what makes demons demons in this anime? Ya know, when they look just like humans ...

[Ryllharu]

Um, what makes demons demons in this anime? Ya know, when they look just like humans ...

I would guess that is a bit of the point. They probably don't. Maybe they just live longer?

[vejita613]

This was only a matter of time, right?

S-saved...

[Buffalobiian]

HS - Episode 02