The Misfit of Demon King Academy, Vol. 1 (light novel)

Anos Volidgoad, a tyrannical demon king, destroys humans, spirits, and gods, but eventually tires of endless war. He reincarnates two thousand years into the future, only to find his descendants weak and complacent and modern magic a joke. He enrolls in Demon King Academy, hoping to regain his former glory, but is labeled a failure and a misfit.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Tyrannical demon king Anos Volidgoad has wreaked havoc on humans, spirits, and gods, ultimately growing weary of the never-ending conflict. In his quest for a peaceful existence, he reincarnates two thousand years into the future, only to discover that his descendants have become weak and complacent, and modern magic has become a mere jest. Despite his enrollment in Demon King Academy, where he hopes to reclaim his former glory, he is labeled a failure and a misfit. What is happening in this world?

Anos Volidgoad, the tyrannical demon king, has caused devastation among humans, spirits, and gods, growing weary of the endless warfare. In his pursuit of a peaceful existence, he reincarnates two thousand years into the future, only to find his descendants weakened and complacent, and modern magic reduced to a mere joke. Despite his enrollment in Demon King Academy, where he hopes to regain his former glory, he is labeled a failure and a misfit.

The world is in a state of turmoil, with Anos Volidgoad's reign of destruction causing widespread chaos and suffering. His descendants have lost their sense of strength and purpose, and modern magic has become powerless against the demon king's immense power. The academy, once a symbol of hope and training for aspiring demon lords, has become a place of ridicule and disdain, where Anos is shunned and mocked by his fellow students.

As Anos struggles to understand the mysteries of this new world and find a way to reclaim his former glory, he begins to uncover a dark secret that threatens to destroy everything he has ever known. The academy, it turns out, is not just a training ground for demon lords, but also a front for a powerful organization that seeks to control the world and exploit its resources for their own gain.

Anos must navigate a treacherous path filled with danger and betrayal as he fights against the forces of darkness and tries to restore order to the world. He must confront his own demons and weaknesses, as well as the treacherous politics and power struggles that exist within the academy. With the help of a few loyal allies, Anos may be able to overcome these obstacles and reclaim his place as the demon king, but the road ahead is long and fraught with danger.

In the end, Anos Volidgoad's journey is not just about reclaiming his former glory, but about saving the world from the forces of darkness that threaten to consume it. He must learn to embrace his own power and use it for good, while also confronting the corrupt and oppressive institutions that have become a threat to humanity. The world may be in a state of chaos, but there is still hope for a brighter future, and Anos is determined to be the one to lead the way.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 139 x 209 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781975373054