“Scientist noble William accidentally summons demon Dantalion, becoming key to Hell's succession despite denying magic.”
Devils and Realist
魔界王子 devils and realist
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Synopsis
Scientist noble William accidentally summons demon Dantalion, becoming key to Hell's succession despite denying magic.
Seventeen-year-old William Twining takes pride in his lineage as well as his devotion to modern science. When he learns that his family has gone bankrupt, the pompous noble is faced with the reality that he can no longer afford his tuition or the lifestyle he is accustomed to. In a desperate search for valuables in his manor, William discovers a hidden room and accidentally summons the arrogant demon Dantalion, the Grand Duke of Hell. Apparently, Lucifer—the ruler of Hell—has fallen into a deep slumber. In his absence, only the human "Elector" has power to select a temporary successor, which is the cause of tension among demonkind. Although told that he is the direct descendant of King Solomon and has unshakable authority in the underworld, William refuses to believe it. While denying the existence of magic and the supernatural altogether, the defiant realist fails to recognize that he is at the center of the ongoing battle between Heaven and Hell.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 21 sampled reviews
What 21 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.40 · split reception
5.5 pts
Recommenders 8.1 · others 2.6
↓ 2.81
Running avg · Sep 2013 → Jan 2026
- 7 “I really enjoyed the unique art style and the appealing character designs, particularly the bishounen. However, the plot felt lacking and the story was cut off too abruptly, making the overall...”
- 9 “I found The Devil and Realist to be an interesting and enjoyable watch, largely because I appreciate the strong, sexy male cast. However, the pacing was inconsistent, as the show felt both very...”
- 10 “This series is a fantastic hidden gem that perfectly balances demons, humor, drama, and supernatural elements while featuring an incredibly entertaining cast of characters. There are no notable...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Devils and Realist begins and ends here.
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2013 – Sep 2013 Summer 2013
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-7526 catalog
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor