“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
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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 thought it was generic anime because it wasn't outstanding or anything like that. I thought it was a bit unique, I did enjoy the art, and the characters themselves but the plot was a bit lacking....”
- 9 “The Devil and Realist was an interesting watch for me, I am a more fast paced type of anime gal who enjoys watching sexy MALE strong Cast. Did I see YAOI based anything in this anime? No, because a...”
- 10 “Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist is honestly such a great anime, and the way I found it completely by accident. I wasn’t looking for anything specific, just browsing around, and suddenly this series...”
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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
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- Sentai Filmworks Licensor