The appeal and reviews of "Kyou Kara Maou! Third": The beginning of a new adventure

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Kyou Kara Maou! Third - Kyo Kara Maou Third -

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Light novel

■ Broadcast period

April 3, 2008 - February 19, 2009
NHK BS2 April 3, 2008 to February 19, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 39) Every Thursday 23:00 to 23:25
NHK Educational TV (E-TV) April 11, 2009 to January 9, 2010 (Episodes 1 to 39) Every Saturday 9:25 to 9:50

■Broadcasting station

NHK BS2, NHK Educational

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 39

■Original Story

From "Starting a freelance career with the letter M in it today!" by Tomo Takabayashi

■ Director

Junji Nishimura

■ Production

Animation production: Studio Deen Co-production: Sogo Vision Copyright: NHK

■Works

©Takabayashi Satoru/Kadokawa Shoten/NHK Sogo Vision

■ Story

Shibuya Yuri is a lively high school student who loves baseball. After a small fight, he is transported from a flush toilet to another world... In this world, Yuri is suddenly appointed as the Demon King, and with his natural positivity, he grows as a Demon King. In the third series, countries around the world begin to take steps towards peace. Meanwhile, Sarareggie, the young king of Little Shimaron, comes into contact with Yuri. However, behind the scenes... He uses his mysterious powers to try to captivate Yuri and plots schemes, but Yuri still wants to understand Sarareggie. In the midst of the feud between the two, a mysterious secret society appears... A hilarious fantasy comedy of love and justice!

■Explanation

A lively and light-hearted story, many famous lines that will make you laugh, a cast of good-looking characters, and the cathartic story of rewarding good and punishing evil - in the midst of all this, the main character, the Demon King Yuri, delves into his own sense of justice and steadily grows by involving the people around him. He overcomes every major incident one after another with his flexible thinking and natural cheerfulness. While laughing and getting excited along with Yuri, there are always moments in the episodes that will make you tear up, making this a high-tension fantasy that feels great!

■Cast

・Yuri (Shibuya Yuuri) / Sakurai Takahiro ・Conrad / Morikawa Toshiyuki ・Wolfram / Saiga Mitsuki ・Gwendal / Otsuka Akio ・Günther / Inoue Kazuhiko ・Tseri / Katsuo Masako ・Anisina / Takayama Minami ・Yozak / Takeda Masanori ・Murata Ken / Miyata Yuki ・Sarareggy / Ishida Akira

■ Main staff

・Original work: Takabayashi Tomo (from "Today I'm a Freelancer!")
・Character design / Temari Matsumoto・Director / Junji Nishimura・Series composition / Akemi Mende・Character design / Yuka Kudo・Concept design / Tomoyuki Aoki, Satoru Kosaka, Tomogai Okazaki, Kenshi Miyawaki・Art director / Toshihisa Koyama・Color design / Shinji Matsumoto・Directors of photography / Shinyo Kondo, Akira Shimozaki・Music / Yoichiro Yoshikawa・Sound directors / Toru Nakano, Takeshi Takadera・Sound effects / Shizuo Kurahashi・Animation producers / Kazunori Noguchi, Norimitsu Urasaki・Animation production / Studio Deen・Co-production / Sogo Vision・Copyright / NHK

■ Main Characters

・Yuri (Shibuya advantage)
The protagonist. Almost 16 years old. A high school student who was flushed down a toilet and became the 27th Demon King. He has a strong competitive spirit and a strong sense of justice. His father is a banker, his mother has girlish tastes, and his older brother is a talented person.
・Conrad (Lord Wheeler Conrad)
The second son of the previous king. Although he is the son of the Demon King, he is not included in the Ten Nobles of True Demon Kingdom because his father is human. A good young man with a light-hearted personality and flexible thinking. When he went to Earth, he met Yuri's mother and became Yuri's godfather.
・Wolfram (Lord von Bielefeld Wolfram)
The third son of the former king. A nagging, selfish, beautiful boy, his pride as a demon is higher than a mountain. Through an unexpected turn of events, he becomes Yuri's fiance.
・Gwendal (Lord von Voltaire Gwendal)
The eldest son of the former king. He cares about the demons and True Demon Kingdom more than anyone else. He has a stern appearance and is a cold-hearted sarcastic person. His secret hobby is making crocheted dolls. He likes small and cute things.
・Günther (Lord von Kleist Gunther)
He is the king's assistant, meaning he is the prime minister and tutor to the king. He excels in both the arts and martial arts, and has the highest level of magical power. He is also the most beautiful person in the True Demon Kingdom, so he is a perfect person, but when it comes to Yuri, he tends to lose his mind.
・Celi (Lord von Schwitzweg Cecilie)
The former Demon King and current High King. A sexy beauty who is hard to believe is the mother of three demon brothers, she calls herself the "Hunter of Love." Her dream is to travel freely and for love.
・Anisina (Lord von Karbelnikov Anisina)
Nicknamed the "Red Devil," she is a mad magicalist who conducts troublesome experiments every day in order to improve the status of women and apply magic to everyday life. She is strong-willed and doesn't listen to others.
・Yozak (Grillet Yozak)
A childhood friend of Conrad's and a veteran soldier. He also likes to cross-dress as an intelligence agent. He feels frustrated by the demons' contempt for humans.
- Ken Murata Yuri's junior high school classmate. When he first tried to help Yuri after he was harassed by delinquents, that was the beginning of Yuri's troubles.
・Sarareggie The young king of Little Shimaron. He is proactive in reaching out to Yuri, but behind his angelic face, he seems to be plotting something...

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: The Demon King Returns (2008/04/03)
・Episode 2: The Demon King's Conditions (2008/04/10)
・Episode 3: The Demon King's Determination (2008/04/17)
・Episode 4: Greta and Euram (2008/04/24)
・Episode 5: Lyra's Wedding (2008/05/01)
・Episode 6/Infiltration! Big Cimarron (2008/05/08)
・Episode 7: On the Night of the Banquet (2008/05/15)
・Episode 8: The Captive Demon King (2008/05/22)
・Episode 9: Black Geneus (2008/05/29)
Episode 10: Conrad and Gunther (2008/06/05)
・Episode 11: The bride is Anishina!? (2008/06/12)
・Episode 12: The Hero and the Three Swords (2008/06/19)
・Episode 13: Little Shimaron King Sarareggie (2008/06/26)
・Episode 14: The Moon Reflected in the Water (2008/07/03)
・Episode 15: Wind Lullaby (2008/08/07)
・Episode 16/Wincott's Legacy (2008/08/14)
・Episode 17: Invitation to Little Shimaron (2008/08/21)
・Episode 18: Two Kings (2008/08/28)
・Episode 19: The King's Guardian (2008/09/04)
・Episode 20/For a Friend (2008/09/11)
・Episode 21: Bitter Farewell (2008/09/18)
・Episode 22: People of the Round Table (2008/10/09)
・Episode 23: Elle's kidnapping (2008/10/16)
・Episode 24: The Chosen One (2008/10/23)
・Episode 25: Pursuit in the Wilderness (2008/10/30)
・Episode 26: The White Crow (2008/11/06)
・Episode 27/Divine Sword (2008/11/13)
・Episode 28: Activation (2008/11/20)
・Episode 29: The End of Thoughts (2008/11/27)
Episode 30: The War Begins (December 4, 2008)
・Episode 31: I Quit Being the Demon King (2008/12/11)
・Episode 32: The Blue Wind Blows Through (2008/12/18)
・Episode 33: Unexpected Reunion (2008/12/25)
・Episode 34/Holy Kingdom (2009/01/08)
・Episode 35: Unfulfilled Promise (2009/01/15)
・Episode 36: True Power (2009/01/22)
・Episode 37: Sad Roar (2009/01/29)
・Episode 38: A Place to Return (2009/02/12)
・Episode 39: The day we meet again (2009/02/19)

■ Related works

・Today, Maou! Season 1 ・Today, Maou! Season 2 ・Today, Maou! R

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Laugh, World・Lyrics by Jungo Yoshida・Music by Masanori Takumi・Arrangement by Masanori Takumi・Singer by Jungo Yoshida with M-Tone

・ED1
・Going
Lyrics: Jungo Yoshida; Composition: Jungo Yoshida; Arrangement: Masanori Takumi; Singer: Jungo Yoshida

■Detailed evaluation

"Kyou Kara Maou! Third" is a TV anime series that aired from 2008 to 2009 and is based on the light novel "Kyou Kara Ma no Jiyuugi!" by Takabayashi Tomo. The series follows the protagonist Shibuya Yuuri, who is transported to another world and grows up to be a demon king. In the third series, as countries around the world begin to walk the path to peace, a new character, Sarareggie, the young king of Little Shimaron, appears and his relationship with Yuri is depicted in depth.

The appeal of this series lies above all in Yuri's growth and the unique characters that surround him. Yuri goes from being a lively baseball-loving high school student to struggling to fulfill his responsibilities as the demon king of another world. His flexible thinking and positive personality resonate with viewers and add excitement to the story. Additionally, the personalities and backgrounds of the characters surrounding Yuri, such as Conrad, Wolfram, Gwendal, and Gunther, are also explored in depth, adding depth to the story.

Especially in the third series, Yuri's relationship with Saraleggy is an important theme. While Saraleggy actively contacts Yuri, she also gives off the impression that she is plotting something behind the scenes. The relationship between these two increases the tension of the story and draws the viewer in. The existence of a mysterious secret society also adds a mysterious element to the story, drawing the viewer's interest.

The animation is produced by Studio Deen, and the visual aspects, such as the character designs and background art, are of high quality. In particular, the depiction of the otherworldly scenery and the characters' expressions have the power to draw the viewer into the world of the story. The music is also by Yoshikawa Yoichiro, and the background music and theme songs add to the atmosphere of the story. The opening theme "Smile, World" and the ending theme "Going" feature Yoshida Jungo's powerful voice and impressive melodies, making them memorable songs that will stay in the viewers' hearts.

This series is broadcast on NHK BS2 and NHK Educational TV, and consists of a long 39 episodes. Although each episode is only 30 minutes long, the story development and character growth are carefully depicted, so viewers do not get bored. In addition, during the broadcast period, the series received a great response from viewers, and many fans enjoyed the series.

■Recommendation details

"Kyou Kara Maou! Third" is a fusion of fantasy and comedy, depicting a high school student who is transported to another world and grows as a demon king. In particular, the growth of Yuri, the personalities of the characters surrounding him, and his relationship with Sarareggy are fascinating. The visual and musical quality is high, drawing the viewer into the world of the story.

To enjoy this series, we recommend watching the first and second seasons first. This will give you a deeper understanding of Yuri's development and the backgrounds of the characters. You can also enjoy the world of the story by reading the original light novels.

This series is recommended for those who like fantasy and comedy, those who like alternate worlds, and those who are interested in character development and relationships. It is also a work that will satisfy those who value visual beauty and quality of music. Please watch this series and enjoy Yuri's adventure and growth.