10 Animes where the MC is a demon lord

In the vast and imaginative world of anime, few character archetypes are as captivating as the demon lord. Often portrayed as powerful, enigmatic, and morally complex, these characters challenge traditional notions of good and evil while navigating their own realms of ambition, conflict, and redemption. The demon lord trope offers a unique lens through which we can explore themes of power, identity, and the struggle between light and darkness. 

From fearsome rulers commanding legions of minions to misunderstood figures seeking to change their fates, these protagonists bring a rich tapestry of stories that captivate audiences. Whether they are battling heroes intent on their destruction or grappling with the responsibilities of their immense power, demon lords often find themselves at the center of epic narratives filled with intrigue and unexpected twists.

In this article, we present ten anime series where the main character takes on the role of a demon lord. Each of these shows offers a fresh perspective on this compelling archetype, blending action, humor, and drama in ways that will keep you entertained and engaged. Get ready to immerse yourself in worlds where demons reign supreme, and discover the multifaceted lives of these unforgettable characters!

10 Animes where the MC is a demon lord 

No.	Anime
10	Kyou Kara maou
9	The greatest demon lord is reborn as a typical nobody
8	Nura: Rise of the Yokai clan
7	Demon lord 2099
6	Demon lord , retry!
5	Demon lord Daimao
4	How not to summon a demon lord
3	Overlord
2	The Misfit of demon king academy
1.	The Devil is a part-timer!

 10. Kyou Kara maou

Season 1 Episodes: 78

Type : subbed

Genres : Adventure, Comedy, Demons, fantasy, shoujo

Yuri Shibuya was living a pretty normal life. That changed the day he was dunked into a toilet after an attempt to save a classmate from a gang of bullies. Instead of just getting a good soaking , he's pulled in and the next thing he knows , his in a world that vaguely resembles medical Europe. If that's not odd enough, he's told that he's the next Maoh , just because he has black hair and black eyes. The Maoh is the king of the Mazoku who are coexisting with the humans not so peacefuly. Much to his subjects dismay , he's totally different from the rulers they're accustomed to. He's kind , considerate , a believer in justice and not willing to use violence to solve conflicts. Not exactly someone they want running the country on the very brink of war. Now Yuri has to deal with trying to become a good Maoh, while at the same time attempting to adapt to this land's customs and culture, all in a world where the tension between the humans and the Mazoku is reaching its peak.

9. The greatest demon lord is reborn as a typical nobody

Season 1 Episodes:12

Type: Subbed and Dubbed 

Genre: Action, fantasy, school

As the most powerful entity of all time, the Demon lord Varvatos thinks life is a big fat snore. When he takes matters in his own hands and decides to reincarnate , he calibrates his magical strength to be perfectly average. But there is no way he could have predicted that everyone in the modern world would be weak as hell, which means he is totally Op once again! Reborn under the name Ard , he has ladies fawning overhim , the Royal family begging him to become the next king and an ex- minion insisting on killing him! But Ard has a one- track mind and he won't stop at anything to achieve his ultimate goal.

8. Nura: Rise of the Yokai clan

Season 1 Episodes: 24

Season 2 Episodes: 24

Type: subbed and dubbed 

Genre: Action, Demons , shounen , supernatural 

Rikou Nura is three parts human and a quarter demon, lives in a house of spirits with his grandfather, the current clan head of the Nura Youkai. Rikou is set to be the next clan head , despite the  fact he dislikes his demon side. He soon comes to terms with his demon blood and decides to take his position as young master of the Nura house. However there are those who will certainly not allow it to be easy.

7. Demon lord 2099

Season 1 Episodes: 12

Type: subbed and dubbed 

Genres: Action, fantasy, sci-fi 

The cyberpunk metropolis Shinjuku - a massive citystate filled with neon signs, towering skyscrapers and the latest cutting edge technology. It is here in the year 2099 of the fused era , where the legendary demon lord Veltol has his second coming 500 years after his defeat. But this land is nothing like the one he conquered all those years ago , for the fusion of magic and engineering has elevated civilization to dazzling, unprecedented heights. Veltol mat have been reduced to a mear myth, but make no mistake..... This brave new world will be his for the taking.

6. Demon lord , retry!

Season 1 Episodes: 12

Season 2 Episodes: 12

Type: subbed and dubbed 

Genre: Action, adventure, fantasy 

Oono Akira , a working adult was transported to a different world while logged into a character known as the " Demon lord" in a game he manages. There he meets a girl with a disabled leg and they begin to travel together but there is no way others will leave a " demon lord" with such overwhelming strength alone. While being targeted by countries and saints that are trying to subdued the demon lord they cause turmoil wherever they go. Demon lord on the outside, normal person on the inside, a misunderstanding type fantasy!

5. Demon lord Daimao

Season 1 Episodes:12 

Type: subbed and dubbed 

Genre : Action, comedy, ecchi , fantasy, Harem , magic

After enrolling at the constant Magic academy, Akuto sai discovers he's not just a gifted student with magical powers but also discovers he is destined to become the demon lord. He's not crazy about the idea , it drives girls wild! From the sexy school girl in his class to the skin-obssessed android whose programmed to seduce him, Akuto has no shortage of wacky girl trouble. How much temptation can a demon lord take.

4. How not to summon a demon lord!

Season 1 Episodes: 12

Season 2 Episodes: 10

Type: subbed and dubbed 

Genre: comedy, fantasy, magic , ecchi

In regards to the MMORPG cross Revirie , Sakamoto Takuma boasted overwhelming strength that was enough for him to be called Demon king by the other players. One day he gets summoned to another world looking like his game avatar. There , there are two people that summoned him insisting they are the master. They try to enslave Sakamoto using magic but it backfires and they end up being his slave. Takuma has no social skills so he ends up acting like the demon lord he was during the game. This is the story about Sakamoto trying to play the powerful demon lord from another world.

3. Overlord 

Season 1 Episodes 13

Season 2 Episodes 13

Season 3 Episodes 13

Season 4 Episodes 13

Type: subbed and dubbed 

Genre: Action, adventure, fantasy, game, magic 

The final hour of the popular virtual reality game yggdrasil has come. However, momonga a powerful wizard and master of the dark guild Ainz Ooal Gown , decides to spend his last few moments in the game as the servers begin to shut down. To his surprise , despite the clock having struck midnight, momonga is still fully conscious as his character and moreover , the non- player characters appear to have developed personalities of their own ! Confronted with this abnormal situation momonga commands his loyal servants to help him investigate and take control of this new world , with the hopes of figuring out what has caused the development and if there may be others in the same predicament.

2. The Misfit of demon king academy 

Season 1 Episodes: 13 

Season 2 Episodes: 24

Type: subbed and dubbed 

Genre: fantasy, magic, demons, school

After 2000 years has passed , the ruthless Demon lord has just been reincarnated. Having the capability to destroy humans, elementals and gods after a long period of countless wars and strife , Arnos the demon lord became sick and tired of all that and longed for a peaceful world so he decided to reincarnate to the future. However, what awaits him after reincarnation is a world too used to peace that the descendants became too weak.

1. The Devil is a part-timer!

Season 1 Episodes: 13

Season 2 Episodes: 12

Type: subbed and dubbed 

Genre: comedy, Demons, fantasy, shounen, Magic 

Devil king Sadao  is only one step away from conquering the world when he is defeated by the hero and forced to drift to another world ( modern day Japan) As " conquering the world" is the only skills the devil king possesses and is obviously unnecessary in his new situation he must work as a part-timer to lay for his living expenses.