Genre: Comedy, Supernatural, Fantasy
Aired: 2013
Producers: FUNimation Entertainment, Lantis, Pony Canyon, White Fox
Dark Overlord, Sadao, is only one step away from conquering the world known as Ente Isla, when he is beaten by Hero Emilia and forced to escape to modern-day Tokyo.
What starts off as a dark, demon-filled tale reminiscent of Berserk! soon transforms into a light-hearted, slice-of-life comedy.
While Sadao and his general, Alsiel, figure out life in the modern world without magic, they realise that they are now in one of the most expensive cities in the world - and must earn money to survive.
And where else is most befitting for a demon lord to work at than... MgRonald's!
And where else is most befitting for a demon lord to work at than... MgRonald's!
Yes, imagine from this: a bloodthirsty overlord with soul-crushing power and a harem of manical monsters...
To this!
And so begins their journey to earn a living as normal human beings whilst trying to find their way back home to Ente Isla. Sadao brings home the bacon whilst Alsiel takes on the housewife role, taking care of their daily needs while researching ways to recharge their magic.
At this point, I ought to mention Alsiel is a notable character that brings life to the series with his unwavering loyalty and comedic antics.
Just when you think life is getting mundane, Hero Emilia appears in modern Tokyo to finish off Sadao. She stalks and chases but mainly conserves her energy for when she gets her powers back to deliver the final blow. Yet she, too, has to take on a job to stay in Tokyo. Even heroes get no breaks.
As time passes, we find that Sadao's priorities shift. Instead of looking for ways to regain his magical powers and returning home, he begins to enjoy life at McRonald's and focuses his energy into climbing the corporate ladder under the guise of "world domination".
The one big flaw in this series is the haphazard turning point from a tyrannical ruler into an enthusiastic part-timer (and eventually, full-timer). Nowhere does the story explain Sadao's reason for abandoning Ente Isla or his demonic nature.
Plot takes a backseat in this series so leave reason and logic behind when you watch. If you don't dwell on the big picture, then the various hilarious situations will have you enjoying each episode.
Rating: 6.5/10
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