TV-MASeason 1
Synopsis
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord, Season 1 (2018) is the isekai fantasy comedy to watch online on iFILM — twelve episodes in which a shut-in gamer wakes up inside his own MMORPG, wearing the body of his unbeatable avatar.
Back in Cross Reverie, players called Takuma the demon lord for his maxed gear and cold play. Now he's Diablo, and two girls — the pantherian Rem and the elf Shera — each swear they summoned him. Their enslavement spell ricochets off his Magic Reflect, and the summoners end up collared instead. From there the season ratchets up from bedroom-farce gags to real stakes: the Adventurer's Guild, Fallen assaults, and above all Greenwood's demand that Faltra hand over Princess Shera or face war. Diablo, who can only deal with people by playing his fearsome overlord role, keeps getting pulled into their troubles. The back half unseals the soul of the ancient demon lord Krebskulm hidden inside Rem — and a betrayal that wrecks the fragile peace.
Animated by Ajia-do from Yukiya Murasaki's light novels, the show is unashamed about fanservice yet keeps its pace and its fights. It lands for fans of overpowered-hero isekai with a self-mocking streak. Stream Season 1 online on iFILM.
12 episodes
S1·E1The Demon Lord Act
Takuma Sakamoto was a shut-in gamer who achieved renown as the Demon Lord in Cross Reverie, a MMORPG, for his overwhelming gear and skill.
S1·E2Strongest Newcomer
After awaking to hands filled with breasts, Diablo follows Shera and Rem to register as new members of the Adventurer’s Guild. While Shera is identified as a level 30 Summoner by the guild, Diablo’s level proves too high for them to measure.
S1·E3Fallen Assault
The Warrior Emile, defender and ally of all women, challenges Diablo to a fight.
S1·E4Point-Blank War Dance
Rem, Celestine, and even Emile struggle in their battle against Gregore’s sudden attack. Meanwhile, Diablo and Edelgard confront each other on the Bridge of Ulug.
S1·E5Imperial Knight
The Kingdom of Greenwood demands that Faltra City hand over Princess Shera. If they refuse, it will lead to war, so Diablo meets with Galford, the Lord of Faltra City, and accepts a quest to prevent war from breaking out.
S1·E6Slave Market
While Greenwood’s demands remain unmet, Diablo and the girls visit a slave market to see if they can learn the magical secret of the Enslavement Collars.
S1·E7Change of Heart
The following day after Prince Keera’s visit, Shera suddenly bids farewell to Diablo while they’re preparing potions. Unable to stop her from leaving, Diablo holes up in the inn, consumed with regret. Rem is unsettled to see him so negative, too.
S1·E8Hero’s Charge
Diablo squares off with Prince Keera’s Summon, the Force Hydra, a monster he has never faced before.
S1·E9Holy Knight Tale
Alicia returns to the Imperial Capital to give her report on the incident between Faltra and the Kingdom of Greenwood. There she encounters the Paladin, Saddler.
S1·E10The Demon Lord’s Resurrection
The night of the Demon Lord’s resurrection arrives at long last. Rem finally reveals to Shera and Alicia that the Demon Lord Krebskulm’s soul is sealed within her. Together, Diablo’s party heads for Starfall Tower, where Edelgard awaits.
S1·E11The Young Girl Awakens
Diablo’s party returns to Faltra with the newly resurrected Klem. On their way back from visiting Celestine, Rem and Klem suddenly get separated from Diablo and Shera, with Alicia having led them both astray.
S1·E12Battle for Legitimacy
The Demon Lord Krebskulm has awakened due to Alicia’s betrayal. Diablo stands alone against Klem, her mind consumed by hatred. Shera races to Rem’s side. An army of Fallen led by Edelgard marches on Faltra, and the curtain rises on their final battle.
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