Review of "One More Bonus: The Great Demon King": A story with unexpected charm and depth

"One More Bonus: The Great Demon King": The appeal of this school romantic comedy fantasy that begins with an unexpected prophecy by the demon king

"Mo Hitotsu Omake no Daimaou" is an OVA based on a light novel by Shotaro Mizuki, released in 2010 with a total of 6 episodes. This work is a school romantic comedy fantasy that depicts the protagonist, Sai Akuto, whose future occupation is predicted to be "Demon King", leading a turbulent school life at Constant Magic Academy. Below, we will introduce the appeal and detailed information of this work, and explore why it is loved by so many fans.

story

Sai Akuto enrolled in the Constant Magic Academy to be of use to society, aiming to become an arch priest. However, on his first day at school, it was predicted that his future career would be that of a demon king. This prophecy led to a miserable school life, with class representative Hattori Ayako resenting him, the airheaded and mysterious girl Soga Keena fondling him, and him being watched by the female android Korone, a security guard dispatched by the empire. Despite this, Akuto continues to act for his ideals and beliefs, but the misunderstandings he faces from those around him only deepen, and he is increasingly feared to be the second coming of the demon king. Will Akuto ever be able to live an honest life?

character

The appeal of this work lies in its unique characters. The protagonist, Sai Akuto, is a serious and good-natured person, but due to misunderstandings from those around him, he is feared as the "Demon King." Heroines with various personalities gather around him.

• Sai Akuto : The protagonist who is predicted to become the "Demon King" in the future. Although he has a serious and kind personality, he is feared as the "Demon King" due to the misunderstandings of those around him.
• Soga Kena : A carefree girl who is fond of Akuto. She's not good at magic, but she can fly and disappear. She loves rice, and her natural drive and strange behavior cause a big commotion for those around her.
• Hattori Ayako : The representative of Akuto's class, a ninja girl from Iga. She sympathizes with Akuto's ideals and has made a vow of friendship, but she misunderstands his actions, is hurt, and is at the mercy of him.
• Korone : A Liladan (artificial human) sent to watch over and protect Akuto. He doesn't say much and doesn't show his emotions, but seems to enjoy teasing Akuto.
• Fujiko Eto : The head of the girls' dormitory at the Constant Magic Academy and the most beautiful Madonna at the academy. Her true identity is a dark magician who controls the students from behind the scenes and is after Akuto's powers.
• Lily Shiraishi : Student council president of the Constant Magic Academy. A boyish, tomboyish girl who is quick to pick a fight. She worries about her short stature.

Production Staff

Many talented staff members participated in the production of "One More Bonus: The Demon Lord." The director is Takashi Watanabe, who worked on "Shakugan no Shana" and the "Slayers" series, the series composition and scriptwriting is by Takao Yoshioka of "Sekirei," and the character design and general animation director is Toshimitsu Kobayashi of "Spice and Wolf II." The combined efforts of these staff members have raised the quality of the work.

episode

Each of the six episodes will have a different theme and situation. Below are the subtitles and synopsis of each episode.

• ACT 01: Heart-pounding!? A swimming meet full of girls! There's even a po-ri!? (June 25, 2010)
  At a swimming meet full of girls, Akuto gets caught up in unexpected trouble.
• ACT 02: Ayako's Exciting Ninja Scroll!? (July 23, 2010)
  A slapstick comedy unfolds using Ayako's ninja techniques.
• ACT 03: Kena's Love Apron!? (August 25, 2010)
  An episode in which Keena puts on an apron and tries her hand at cooking.
• ACT 04: Shipwreck Survival!? (September 22, 2010)
  Akuto and his friends are stranded and forced to live a life of survival.
• ACT 05: Korone Report. Or Sai Akuto's Peaceful Daily Life (October 22, 2010)
  An episode in which Korone reports on Akuto's daily life.
• ACT 06: The Fun and Cheerful Student Council!? (November 25, 2010)
  The story depicts the commotion caused by student council members.

Evaluation and Appeal

"One More Bonus: The Great Demon Lord" is loved by many fans as a school romantic comedy fantasy. Its appeal can be summed up in the following points:

• Characters with a wide range of personalities : The main characters, including Akuto, each have a strong personality, so viewers will not tire of them. The charm of the heroines in particular is a major part of the appeal of the series.
• Humorous Storyline : Each episode is packed with humor and slapstick, providing laughs and emotions. Unexpected plot twists and character reactions will keep viewers entertained.
• High-quality production : The production by a talented staff enhances the quality of the work. The character design and animation are also of high quality, providing plenty of visual enjoyment.
• Fan service : The Blu-ray and DVD include sexy, unreleased scenes that were not shown on TV, which is a great bonus for fans. In addition, the first release of each volume includes a newly produced web radio CD and an original mini anime.

Related Titles

"Mo Hitotsu Omake no Daimaou" was produced as an OVA version of "Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou". "Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou" is a TV anime based on a light novel by Shotaro Mizuki, which is also loved by many fans. By enjoying both works together, you can experience this worldview more deeply.

Recommendation

I highly recommend "One More Extra" to anyone who wants to enjoy a school romantic comedy fantasy and wants a story filled with unique characters and humor. It is especially a must-see for fans of the original light novel and TV anime "The Genie Family". Don't miss the fan service and high-quality production that only an OVA can provide, so be sure to check it out.