On the positive side of things, this is one of those sequels viewers don't need to see the prequel material to get. On the not-so-positive side, the show may leave viewers actually wanting to check out the prequel material, which may not be something viewers may have access to. Akuma-kun is certainly a long waited delight for those who are into the older series, perhaps even more eclectic styles of Anime/Manga, albeit this isn't a reboot let alone an older Anime finally getting a dub. Of course, Akuma-kun is difficult to explain, beyond the fact it is of the supernatural mystery genre which can in itselfbe super-niche. And on top of the supernatural horror elements, which are mild compared to some of the others going for the psychological pull rather than the gore out, although the show doesn't shy away from blood and gore when needed, there is also comedy, not to mention interpersonal relationships some are craving, the latter I personally enjoyed a lot.