"Dropkick X: My Devil" review: What's the appeal of the third installment in the series?

"Dropkick X" - A new adventure and a world of laughter for the evil goddess

"Dropkick X" is the third season of the TV anime series based on the popular manga "Dropkick X" by Yukiwo. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo, BS Nippon TV, and other networks from July 6 to September 21, 2022, and was also widely viewed online. This series is a comedy anime that depicts the strange cohabitation of "Dropkick X", a demon summoned from the demon world to the human world, and "Yurine Hanazono", a female college student who summoned her. New characters will appear in the third season, providing even more laughs and excitement.

story

One day, a demon from the demon world, commonly known as "Jashin-chan," is suddenly summoned to the human world. The one who summoned her is Hanazono Yurine, a college student with a somewhat dark heart who lives in a rundown apartment in Jimbocho. Although he summoned Jashin-chan, he doesn't know how to send her back to the demon world, so they end up reluctantly living together. Jashin-chan says, "If the summoner dies, she will be able to return to the demon world." So what action does Jashin-chan take...?!

Commentary

"Dropkick X" is a comedy about a girl and a demon named "Jashin-chan" living together in a slightly dangerous situation. The series follows Jashin-chan and Yurine's daily life and their interactions with the unique characters around them. In the third season, new characters are introduced, breathing new life into the story. Each episode also contains different themes and gags, so viewers won't get bored.

cast

Suzuki Aina will continue to play the role of Jashin-chan, and Omori Himari will continue to play the role of Hanazono Yurine. In addition, the cast will feature a variety of unique characters, including Kubota Miyu as Medusa, Omigawa Chiaki as Minos, and Iida Riho as Persephone II. Many new characters will appear, and the voice actors' performances will add excitement to the story.

Main Staff

The original work is by Yukiwo, the directors are Hikaru Sato and Taku Yamada, the series composition is by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, the character design is by Makoto Koga, and other talented staff are involved in the production. The music is by SUPA LOVE, the sound director is Yuichi Imaizumi, and the animation is by Nomad.

Main Characters

Jashin-chan is a demon from the underworld with a deadly drop kick, and sleeps in the closet of Yurine's room. Hanazono Yurine is a female college student living in a rundown apartment in Jimbocho, who loves horror movies and has a slightly dark personality. Medusa is Jashin-chan's best friend, and wears a paper bag on her head in the human world to avoid turning humans to stone. Minos is Jashin-chan's friend, and is a strong Minotaur demon. Pekora is an angel who hunts demons and witches, but lost her angel halo, the source of her power, and is now homeless. Poporon is an angel who used to be Pekora's subordinate, and had her angel halo eaten by Jashin-chan, and is now working as an idol in the human world. Per-chan (Persephone II) is a demon from the underworld, and is living with Minos in the human world to cure his frail constitution. Tachibana Mei is a police officer at Banzaibashi Police Station, and has a habit of taking home cute things, and is after Jashin-chan. Koori-chan (Koji) is a child of the Koi-zoku, a demon that can make shaved ice, and is often bullied by Jashin-chan. Yusa is an adult of the Koi-zoku, a high-ranking demon, and sells shaved ice in the human world in the summer with his sister Koori-chan. Beto (the Beast of Gévaudan) is a demonic beast that Yurine picked up, and Yurine insists that it is a dog and keeps it as a pet. Pinoha is a former subordinate angel of Pekora, whose angel halo was destroyed by Poporon and she is now the manager of Yurine's apartment. Kyon-Kyon is a jiangshi that came to Jimbocho from the demon world China, has superhuman strength, and is looking for a way to become human. Ranran is a jiangshi that became a panda for some reason, and is an older sister who supports her younger sister who tends to go out of control. Devil A is a mysterious demon that appears between scenes and gives easy-to-understand explanations. Lielle is the master of Pekora and the other angels, and for some reason has transformed into a child to inspect the situation on the surface. Ecute is the princess of the vampire tribe, and thinks she is the most noble, intelligent, and cute in the demon world, but is very selfish. Atre is Ecute's tutor, and is cool and beautiful, but scary when she loses her temper. Persephone I is the teacher of the evil gods, Peru's mother, and teaches the evil gods the deadly drop kick.

subtitle

Episode 1: "Armageddon Karuta X" (2022/07/06)
Episode 2: "All the tablets are Ramune" (2022/07/13)
Episode 3 "Deadly Piro Piro" (2022/07/20)
Episode 4: "How to spend your time in the evil Jimbocho" (2022/07/27)
Episode 5: "Love and Be Loved 30 Million" (2022/08/03)
Episode 6 "Gilting Kamui Kushiro" (2022/08/10)
Episode 7: "The Shape of a Smile: What We Found in Obihiro" (2022/08/17)
Episode 8: "Getting excited on the dolphins! The thrilling Minamishimabara!" (2022/08/24)
Episode 9: "Lavender Eyes Moistened in Furano" (2022/08/31)
Episode 10: "Listen to the sky! My name is Jashin-chan!" (2022/09/07)
Episode 11 "Jinbocho Blood Donation Center" (2022/09/14)
Episode 12 "Dropkicks Are Forever" (2022/09/21)

Related Titles

The "Dropkick on My Devil" series consists of the first season "Dropkick on My Devil", the second season "Dropkick on My Devil'", and the third season "Dropkick on My Devil X". Another related work is "Dropkick on My Devil X Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)". Through these works, you can enjoy the adventures and laughs of Jashin-chan and Yurine.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme, "Arae Kore Drastic feat. Suzuki Aina," was written by Tabuchi Tomoya, composed by Hayashi Naohiro and Tabuchi Tomoya, arranged by Hayashi Naohiro, and sung by halca. The ending theme, "Ryusenkei Mayday," was written by Matsuri Haneda, composed and arranged by HiFi-P, and sung by Kafu and Kafu. The other ending theme, "Thank You Dropkick!", was written, composed, and arranged by Kinoshita, and sung by Jashin-chan (Suzuki Aina) and Hatsune Miku. These songs liven up the story and capture the hearts of viewers.

Broadcast information

"Dropkick X: The Devil is a Part-Timer" was broadcast on TV Tokyo, BS Nippon Television, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, BS Fuji, AT-X, TV Nagasaki, and other channels from July 6 to September 21, 2022. It was also streamed online on ABEMA Premium, Amazon Prime Video, d Anime Store, d Anime Store Niconico Branch, d Anime Store for Prime Video, FOD, Hulu, J:COM On Demand, TELASA, milplus, Paravi, TELASA (au Smart Pass Premium), U-NEXT, Animeka, Animehodai, Bandai Channel, Hikari TV, and Furatto Video.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Dropkick X: My Devil is a Thing" has consistently received high praise throughout the series. In particular, the strange relationship between My Devil is a Thing and Yurine, and the interactions between the unique characters have been well received by viewers. In addition, new characters have appeared in the third season, breathing new life into the story. Each episode contains different themes and gags, so viewers will not get bored. Furthermore, the theme songs and ending themes have also become a hot topic, capturing the hearts of viewers.

This work is loved by many fans as a comedy anime that combines laughter and emotion. It is a work that I would definitely recommend to those who want to enjoy the adventures and laughs of Jashin-chan and Yurine. In addition, you can enjoy the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships throughout the series, so it is worth watching for a long time.

Reasons for recommendation

"Dropkick X" is a comedy anime that is loved by many fans as it is both funny and moving. The strange relationship between Jashin-chan and Yurine and the dialogue between the unique characters are popular with viewers. In addition, new characters have appeared in the third season, breathing new life into the story. Each episode contains different themes and gags, so viewers will not get bored. In addition, the theme song and ending theme have become a hot topic and have captured the hearts of viewers.

This work is loved by many fans as a comedy anime that combines laughter and emotion. It is a work that I would definitely recommend to those who want to enjoy the adventures and laughs of Jashin-chan and Yurine. In addition, you can enjoy the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships throughout the series, so it is worth watching for a long time.

Conclusion

"Dropkick X" is a comedy anime that depicts the strange cohabitation of Jashin-chan and Yurine, and is loved by many fans. In the third season, new characters appear, breathing new life into the story. Each episode contains different themes and gags, so viewers will not get bored. In addition, the theme song and ending theme have become a hot topic and captured the hearts of viewers. This work is loved by many fans as a comedy anime that combines laughter and emotion. If you want to enjoy the adventures and laughs of Jashin-chan and Yurine, this is a work that I would definitely recommend. In addition, you can enjoy the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships throughout the series, so it is worth watching for a long period of time.