Is Demon Lord, Retry! anime returning for another season? Here’s everything we know about Demon Lord Retry Season 2 in 2022.
It’s been four years since the first season of the Demon Lord, Retry! hit our screens in 2019. Since then fans have eagerly been waiting for another season of Mao-sama Ritorai!
Demon Lord Retry is based on the light novel series of the same name by the author Kurone Kanazaki. It’s an action-fantasy isekai anime TV series adapted by Ekachi Epilka. The series ran from July 4, 2019, to September 19, 2019.
Even though it was a short run for the anime, fans are now demanding more episodes of the show.
Demon Lord, Retry! Season 2: Canceled or Renewed
As of today, there is no news regarding season 2 of Demon Lord Retry from the production company. The Ekachi Epilka studio has not released any official statement regarding the renewal of the TV series for another season.
As there is no news regarding a new season by the production house, that does not mean that it has been canceled. The first season ended in 2019, and we all know that 2020 put an end to the production of anime because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Therefore, it is very early to expect Demon Lord Retry Season 2.
The renewal of the anime series for season 2 depends upon various parameters such as source material and revenue generated.
Fortunately, the anime is quite popular and has generated good revenue, so the chances for a new season are very high. There is plenty of source material as well as the light novel series is continuing.
Fans of the anime series are still active on social media platforms and are hoping to get the next season soon.
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Demon Lord Retry Season 2 Release Date
Although there is a lot of speculation revolving around season 2 of Demon Lord Retry, there is no official release date.
Neither Ekachi Epika nor any member of the anime has confirmed the renewal, so we don’t if the show is returning for another season.
One of the main reasons why fans believe the show will return for sure is that the first season ended with ‘To be continued’ which indicates that the story is not done yet, and the show makers ended the show with the possibility of a second season.
Till today there is no official announcement or anything from the production company to give us a hint of their plans regarding Demon Lord Retry.
Demon Lord Retry Source Material
If we look at the source material, we can be certain the show will return in the future. The light novel series is still continuing with 7 volumes and the manga adaptation has five volumes.
“Maou-sama, Retry!” saga by Kurone Kanzaki has 1 million copies (including light novel & 2 manga) in circulation. pic.twitter.com/n8Ip2d8agC
— Manga Mogura RE (@MangaMoguraRE) May 16, 2021
The production company only used the first 2 volumes of the novel series for the show. It means that for season 2, there are still 5 volumes left. So, there is a lot of source material left for adaptation into the anime.
You can continue the story from season 1 of the anime by reading Demon Lord Retry Volume 3 in paperback.
Demon Lord Retry Reviews and Ratings
Demon Lord Retry is a popular anime among fans with a score of 6.54 on MyAnimeList and a popularity rating of #968.
The anime is a favorite of most fans as it has made them laugh with every episode. According to some fans, the story wasn’t epic, and the characters were simple.
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— Robert Baudelaire (@_BigDondada) April 12, 2022
On IMDB, the anime TV series has a rating of 6.7 with more than average reviews. According to some critics, the show looked rushed at times, and the animation is okayish. However, the story is great with interesting characters, and overall it’s a genuinely funny show.
You can also give the manga edition a try by reading Demon Lord Retry Manga Volume 1 while you wait for season 2.
What is Demon Lord Retry about
Akira Ono prepares to shut down the server of his game, the MMORPG Infinity Game when he suddenly finds himself in the body of his character, Demon Lord.
He wakes up in the body of Demon Lord aka Hakuto Kunai, in a world set within Infinity Game. In the game, Akiro encounters various issues as he is also a top target in the game.
He meets an injured girl, Aku, who is chased by a demon, as they both embark on the journey for survival.
Akira is bothered by the fact that he has not created any character like Aku or the demon and still doesn’t know why he was summoned.
Overall, Demon Lord Retry is a thrilling anime that will keep you at the edge of your seats and fans are eagerly waiting for the upcoming season. You can watch the trailer here.
Characters of Demon Lord Retry Season 2
Since the anime is full of amazing characters with well-voiced actors, it is safe to say that most of the season 1 characters will return for the next season if it takes place, along with fresh faces.
Here is a list of characters that are expected to return for season 2 of Demon Lord Retry:
Hakuto Kunai (九内 伯斗)/ Akira Ono – Kenjiro Tsuda
Akira is the creator of Infinity Game who then plays the role of Hakuto Kunai when summoned inside the game.
Aku (アク) – Kanon Takao
Aku is a 13-year-old girl who is chased by a demon in the game. She’s the first friend Kunai makes in the same.
Luna Elegant (ルナ・エレガント) – Kaori Ishihara
Luna is a 16-year-old-girl who is the youngest of the Holy Maidens in the Kingdom of Holy Light. She decides to travel with Aku and Kunai.
Killer Queen (キラー・クイーン) – Haruka Tomatsu
Killer Queen is a 17-year-old sister of the Holy Maidens with a vulgar personality befitting her name. She is very skilled in warfare and prefers the frontlines to the throne room.
Angel White (エンジェル・ホワイト) – Aki Toyosaki
Angle White is an 18-year-old sister of the Holy Maidens. She does not trust Kunai one bit, confusing him with Lucifer at one point.
Yū Kirino (桐野 悠) – Rina Sato
Yu Kirino is the first NPC summoned by Kunai who is a 22-year-old boss of the Nightless City and is a brilliant scientist who can morph her fingers into surgical instruments.
Isami Tahara (田原 勇) – Tomokazu Seki
The second NPC summoned by Kunai. He’s a 31-year-old special forces soldier with a specialty in firearms and weapons.
Other supporting characters include:
Characters | Voice Cast |
Zero Kirisame | Showtaro Morikubo |
Tron | Suzuna Kinoshita |
Mikan | Hitomi Nabatame |
Yukikaze | Sora Tokui |
Mink | Chiyo Osaki |
Organ | MAO |
Mount Fuji | Tyson Rinehart |
Conclusion
Since the first season ended in 2019, fans have eagerly been waiting for Demon Lord Retry Season 2. Sadly, there is no official news regarding the renewal of the show, as season 2 is neither confirmed nor canceled.
Looking at the source material, the chances for another season are very high as the light novel is still continuing. If you are a fan, I recommend reading the light novel series until the next season comes.
For more information, stay tuned, as we will keep you updated in case of any news.