7.023 minSeason 1 • Episode 24
LatestHelck faces off with his former friend, Alicia. Meanwhile, Vermilio can't help but be concerned about Helck as she continues to fight with Raphaed.
Three months have passed since the Demon Lord was struck down, and the Demon Realm is holding a tournament to select his replacement. The leading contestant is Helck, a human hero who claims to hate his own kind. Some aren't happy with the idea of a human becoming the next Demon Lord—especially Vermilio the Red. She wants nothing more than to protect demonkind and prove Helck to be their enemy, even if she has to rig the competition to do it!
Writing
Bait-and-switch storytelling that actually lands.
Acting
Konishi's cheerful delivery hides devastating depths.
Direction
Visual comedy that deliberately undercuts emotional beats.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The manga ran in Ura Sunday, the same magazine as Mob Psycho 100—explaining the 'goofy visuals, devastating emotions' DNA.
Helck's constant 'haha' laugh is a deliberate performance: the manga artist confirmed it represents forced positivity masking trauma, not genuine joy.
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