The strongest demon king in history is reincarnated as Villager A! A detailed explanation of the surprising developments and reviews

"The Strongest Demon Lord in History Reincarnates as Villager A" - The Ultimate Reincarnation Fantasy

"The Strongest Demon Lord in History Reincarnates as Villager A" is a TV anime series that aired from April 6 to June 22, 2022, and is based on a light novel by Shimoto Myojin. This work tells the story of the strongest "Demon Lord" Varvatos, whose name is engraved in mythology, who is reincarnated as a villager named Ard Meteor in a world several thousand years in the future. In the world after reincarnation, magical civilization has declined and it becomes clear that Varvatos' powers are extraordinary. Ard enrolls in a magic school with his friends and faces various difficulties due to his powers, even though he wants to live an ordinary life.

Broadcast information

This anime was broadcast on the following stations:

• AT-X: April 6, 2022 to June 22, 2022, every Wednesday from 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM
• TOKYO MX: April 6, 2022 to June 22, 2022, every Wednesday from 23:30 to 0:00
• BS Nippon Television: April 7, 2022 to June 23, 2022, every Thursday from 0:00 to 0:30
• KBS Kyoto: April 7, 2022 to June 23, 2022, every Thursday from 0:30 to 1:00
• Sun TV: April 7, 2022 to June 23, 2022, every Thursday from 0:30 to 1:00

It will also be streamed online, with the earliest streaming being on d Anime Store from April 6, 2022, every Wednesday from 22:30. Unlimited streaming will be available on ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video, FOD, GYAO!, Hulu, J:COM On Demand, Netflix, Nico Nico Douga, TELASA, U-NEXT, Animehodai, Smart Pass Premium, Hikari TV, Bandai Channel, and Miru Plus from April 13, 2022. Pay-per-view streaming will be available on Amazon Video, DMM.com, HAPPY! Video, Rakuten TV, and Video Market from April 13, 2022.

Production information

The director is Minato Mirai, assistant director is Ibe Yuji, series composition is Yokote Michiko, character design is Noguchi Takayuki, sub-character design is Watanabe Yoshihiro, design works are Shintani Mahiru and Masaya Azusa, art director is Yoshiyama Yuya, art setting is Yoshikawa Hiroshi, color design is Nobori Haruko, director of photography is Sato Atsushi, 3D director is Endo Makoto, editing is Kondo Yuji, music is Nakatsuka Takeshi, music production is Lantis, sound director is Konuma Noriyoshi, animation production is SILVER LINK. and BLADE, and production is by Murabito A Production Committee.

story

A name that has been engraved in mythology, the strongest Demon King in history, Valvatos. Having fulfilled his life as a king, he longed for an ordinary life due to the loneliness caused by his strength, and was reincarnated as a villager named Ard Meteor in a world several thousand years in the future. However, in the future he was reincarnated into, magical civilization had declined and magic itself had weakened. Ard enrolled in magic school with his first friend and childhood friend, Irina, but no matter how much he refused to become a special being, he could not hide that his power was out of the ordinary. There was no end to those who looked up to him and those who approached him, and even the Demons who had once terrorized the world began to operate in secret.

Commentary

Will the former Demon King be able to return to a peaceful and ordinary life? A turbulent school heroic fantasy begins!

cast

The main characters are voiced by:

• Ard Meteor, Demon King: Toshinari Fukamachi
• Irina Ritz de All Hyde: Wakana Maruoka
• Ginny Fin de Salvan: Princess Hitsuji
• Sylphy Merheven: Ayaka Ohashi
• Olivia Vel Vine: Mie Sonozaki
• Ard (as a boy): Rie Takahashi
• Varvatos: Kohei Amazaki
• Lydia Beginsgate: Yuki Kaida
• Veda Al Hazard: Yui Ogura
• Albert Ex: Takehito Koyasu
• Liser Bellphoenix: Kenta Miyake
• Jessica, Elzard: Yukana
• Weiss: Daisuke Kishio
• Jack: Ikuji Nose
• Carla: Misaki Watanabe
• Gordo: Takuma Suzuki
• Erard: Tetsuya Kakihara
• Rosa: Takahashi Chiaki
• Prime Minister: Volcano Ota
• Latima: Natsuko Abe
• Bulgan: Shinnosuke Hai
• Boss Goblin: Kitamura Kenji
• Mysterious Child: Akiko Yajima

Main Characters

Details of the main characters are as follows:

• Ard Meteor: A human of the race, he is the reincarnation of the strongest Demon Lord, Valvatos. To fill his loneliness, he was reincarnated as a villager thousands of years in the future, but in a world where magic has declined, his magical powers are out of the ordinary. He is earnest, kind, and gentlemanly, but because of his overwhelming power, people tend to distance themselves from him, and he has trouble making friends.
• Irina Ritz de Allhyde: An elven girl whose father is a hero. She is Ard's childhood friend and his first friend! She is filled with a sense of justice, but she is also a bit proud and competitive. On the other hand, she also has a lonely side. Before meeting Ard, she was running away from relationships with people for a certain reason.
• Ginny Fin de Salvan: A succubus girl who attends a magic school. In addition to her glamorous figure, she has the ability to charm. She has lost confidence due to bullying, but her true personality is that of a succubus. She has feelings for Ard and is helping him with his harem plan.
• Sylphy Melheaven: A human who once fought alongside the Demon King Valvatos in ancient times, but while training in a dungeon where the flow of time is different, she accidentally traveled thousands of years and ended up in the present day. After that, she came to the magic school in pursuit of the reincarnation of the Demon King.
• Olivia Vel Vine: A beastman of the species, formerly one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King's army. She has been searching for the missing Demon King for thousands of years. She is now a special lecturer at the Magic Academy. She is a strict teacher who assesses the abilities of her students, and upon seeing Ard's unfathomable magical power, she suspects that he may be the reincarnation of the Demon King.
• Valvatos: Ard's pre-reincarnation form, he is the strongest Demon King whose name has been engraved in mythology. Due to his strength, he became extremely lonely and decided to reincarnate.
• Lydia Beginsgate: A great hero known as the "Hero." She once fought side by side with Varvatos.
• Veda Al Hazard: One of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King's army and a genius magic scholar. His inquisitiveness has earned him the nickname of a mad scientist.
• Alvart Exex: One of the four heavenly kings of the Demon King's army. A battle maniac who is the strongest of the four heavenly kings. He shows an extraordinary attachment to his master, the Demon King Valvatos.
• Riser Belphoenix: One of the four heavenly kings of the Demon King's army. A veteran general with a long history of battles. He has high ideals and is the best of the four in large-scale magic. He leads his troops with a solid defense.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• #1: Villager A (2022/04/06)
• #2: Nonstandard (2022/04/13)
• #3: Demon King Theater (2022/04/20)
• #4: Duel (2022/04/27)
• #5: The Tale of the Lonely King (2022/05/04)
• #6: The Turbulent Hero (2022/05/11)
• #7: Incandescent Festival (2022/05/18)
• #8: The Mask Laughs (2022/05/25)
• #9: God Says (2022/06/01)
• #10: To the ancient battlefield (2022/06/08)
• #11: The determined (2022/06/15)
• #12: Beyond Determination (2022/06/22)

Theme songs and music

The opening and ending themes are as follows:

• OP1: Be My Friend!!!
  • Lyricist: Kanata Okajima
  • Composer: MEG, Kanata Okajima
  • Arrangement: MEG
  • Sung by: Ayaka Ohashi
• ED1: Reincarnation
  • Lyricist: ChouCho
  • Composer: ChouCho
  • Arrangement: Jun Murayama
  • Sung by: ChouCho

Evaluation and Impressions

"The Strongest Demon Lord in History Reincarnates as Villager A" is a work with a unique setting and story development that is particularly appealing within the reincarnation genre. The idea of ​​the strongest "Demon Lord" being reincarnated as a villager and seeking an ordinary life gives viewers a fresh surprise. In addition, the setting of a world where magical civilization has declined emphasizes that the power of the main character, Ard, is extraordinary, creating tension in the story.

The characters are also very well portrayed, carefully depicting Ard's sense of loneliness, his bonds with his friends, and the personalities of the various characters surrounding him. Each character's backstory is explored in depth, particularly his friendship with Irina, Ginny's love, and Sylphy's connection to her past, drawing the viewer in.

The animation was produced by SILVER LINK. and BLADE, and the technical skills of the production team were superb. The depictions of magic and battle scenes are extremely beautiful and visually appealing. The music, composed by Takeshi Nakatsuka, also adds excitement to the story and enriches the viewing experience.

Overall, this work shows new possibilities for reincarnation fantasy, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy or reincarnation. Please watch it while paying attention to the development of the story and the growth of the characters.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this film:

• Unique reincarnation setting: The setting in which the strongest "Demon King" is reincarnated as a villager sets it apart from other reincarnation stories.
• Deep character portrayal: The backstories and emotions of each character, including the main character Ard, are carefully depicted.
• Beautiful Animation: High quality animation by SILVER LINK. and BLADE adds to the visual appeal.
• A moving story: The story is full of touching episodes, including Ard's longing for an ordinary life, the difficulties he faces, and his bonds with his friends.
• Captivating Music: Takeshi Nakatsuka's music enhances the story and enriches the viewing experience.

Above, we have provided detailed information and reviews of "The Strongest Demon Lord in History Reincarnates as Villager A." If you have not seen this work yet, please watch it and experience its charm.