Kyo Kara Maoh! (2004)
A comedy fantasy anime about an ordinary teen accidentally crowned king of the demon world.
Kyo Kara Maoh! - Series Information
- Original Title: 今日からマ王!
- First Air Year: 2004
- Last Air Year: 2009
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 117
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 3, 2004 (United States - TV-PG), April 3, 2004 (Canada - 14+)
- Networks: NHK BS2
- Production Companies: Studio Deen
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Maruma (US), Kyou kara Maou! (JP), 今天开始做魔王 (CN), 今天開始做魔王 (TW), 今日是魔王! (HK), Ab sofort Dämonenkönig! (DE)
Kyo Kara Maoh! - Plot
Yuri Shibuya is an average baseball-loving high school student. One day, Yuri tries to save his former classmate from a group of hoodlums. Turning on him, they drag Yuri into the bathroom and push his face into the toilet. When they flush the toilet, he is transported to another world! Yuri is then taken to a castle and crowned King of the Demon World! Is he going to end up as the leader of the land, surrounded by his extraordinarily handsome lieges or will he make it back home?
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Kyo Kara Maoh! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Takahiro Sakurai
- Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Mitsuki Saiga
- Akio Otsuka
- Kazuhiko Inoue
- Kouki Miyata
- Masanori Takeda
Writers
- Akemi Omode
- Toshizo Nemoto
- Mari Okada
- Tanaka Tetsuo
- Tokimura Shou
Kyo Kara Maoh! - FAQs
Where can you stream Kyo Kara Maoh! online?
Kyo Kara Maoh! is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Amazon Prime Video, both offering the full series. Additional options include Retrocrush, Cineverse, and Fawesome, with some platforms offering free ad-supported viewing. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Is Kyo Kara Maoh! considered a boys' love anime?
Kyo Kara Maoh! is frequently associated with the boys' love genre due to its romantic undertones between male characters, particularly the accidental engagement between protagonist Yuri and Wolfram. However, it is officially categorized as a shoujo fantasy comedy and stops short of explicit boys' love content, making it accessible to a broad audience.
What is Kyo Kara Maoh! about?
Kyo Kara Maoh! follows Yuri Shibuya, an ordinary Japanese high schooler who is flushed through a toilet into a parallel demon world and unexpectedly crowned its king. The series blends isekai fantasy, comedy, and political intrigue as Yuri navigates royal duties, powerful allies, and the challenge of returning home.
How many seasons and episodes does Kyo Kara Maoh! have?
Kyo Kara Maoh! ran for three main seasons plus a specials collection, totalling 117 episodes. Season 1 contains 39 episodes, Season 2 another 39, and Season 3 a further 39, with 6 bonus special episodes rounding out the complete series.
Is Kyo Kara Maoh! based on a true story or source material?
Kyo Kara Maoh! is adapted from a series of Japanese light novels written by Tomo Takabayashi, not a true story. The novels were later accompanied by manga adaptations. The anime faithfully expands on the source material's blend of isekai fantasy, comedy, and character-driven drama.
Who are the main voice actors in Kyo Kara Maoh!?
The principal Japanese voice cast includes Takahiro Sakurai as protagonist Yuri Shibuya, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Conrart Weller, Mitsuki Saiga as Wolfram von Bielefeld, Akio Otsuka as Gwendal von Voltaire, and Kazuhiko Inoue as Günter von Christ.
When did Kyo Kara Maoh! first air?
Kyo Kara Maoh! first aired on April 3, 2004, on NHK BS2 in Japan. The series concluded in 2009 after three full seasons and a set of special episodes, spanning a five-year broadcast run produced by Studio Deen.
What is the content rating for Kyo Kara Maoh!?
Kyo Kara Maoh! carries a TV-PG content rating in the United States, indicating it is suitable for general audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger viewers. The series contains mild fantasy action and comedic situations without graphic violence or mature themes.
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