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An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride

Original title: Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?
  • TV Series
  • 2024
  • TV-14
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7.2/10
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An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride (2024)
AnimeRomantic ComedySword & SorceryActionAdventureAnimationComedyFantasyRomance

Zagan is feared by the masses as an evil sorcerer. Both socially awkward and foulmouthed, he spends his days studying sorcery while beating down any trespassers within his domain.Zagan is feared by the masses as an evil sorcerer. Both socially awkward and foulmouthed, he spends his days studying sorcery while beating down any trespassers within his domain.Zagan is feared by the masses as an evil sorcerer. Both socially awkward and foulmouthed, he spends his days studying sorcery while beating down any trespassers within his domain.

  • Creator
    • Fuminori Teshima
  • Stars
    • Yûsuke Kobayashi
    • Kana Ichinose
    • Kieran Flitton
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.5K
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    • Creator
      • Fuminori Teshima
    • Stars
      • Yûsuke Kobayashi
      • Kana Ichinose
      • Kieran Flitton
    • 6User reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Yûsuke Kobayashi
    • Zagan
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    Kana Ichinose
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    Kieran Flitton
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    • Zagan
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    Hana Hishikawa
    • Lillvqvist Chastille…
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    Kishô Taniyama
    • Barbatos…
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    Akane Misaka
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    Tetsu Inada
    Tetsu Inada
    • Raphael Hyurandell
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    Hiroshi Yanaka
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    Ayasa Itô
    • Manuela
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    Takayuki Nakatsukasa
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    Tadaaki Doi
    • Alfred
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    Saya Hirose
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    T.J. Anthony
    • Guardian…
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    Yukitoshi Tokumoto
    • Torres
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    Takaaki Torashima
    • Bandit…
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    Taichi Takeda
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    Christian Thorsen
    • Additional Voices
    • 2024
    Yuuki Shin
    • Host
    • 2024
    • Creator
      • Fuminori Teshima
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    9dextopco

    A Charming Fantasy Romance!

    An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride is a charming fantasy romance with a sweet, slow-burn relationship between a powerful archdemon and an innocent elf. Its heartwarming character dynamics and light humor make it enjoyable for fans of romance and magic.

    If you're into fantasy with a dash of romance, An Archdemon's Dilemma is a delightful ride! The story follows a powerful demon lord struggling with his feelings for an innocent elf girl he saves. It's a slow-burn romance mixed with magic, action, and lighthearted humor. The art is beautiful, the characters are charming, and the plot keeps you hooked. It's more of a feel-good read with sweet moments than a hardcore fantasy. Perfect for those who enjoy magical romance without too much complexity!
    7Tweekums

    An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride

    Zagen has a reputation for being an evil sorcerer. One day he spends a fortune to buy an elf slave named Nephelia. It is assumed, not least by her, that his plans for her are nefarious... This couldn't be more wrong. He fell in love with her at first sight but is too shy to tell her how he feels. This leads to comedy, romance as well as some action as he must battle various foes.

    I thought this was a fun series; a good blend of action and humour. Zagen and 'Nephy' are fun protagonists and sometime antagonist Barbatos provides plenty of laughs... usually as the butt of the joke. The animation is good, as are the character designs. Overall I'd say this is worth watching if you enjoy supernatural comedy/romance and a bit of action.

    These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.
    8Anime-Kdrama-Cdrama-WINS

    An excellent adventure story!

    (14+) Talk about a bunch of near misses that could have turned this series super dark in a hurry! The end result was a more predictable romance/fantasy arc... but wow!... some of the attempting killings, common motivations of the other sorcerers that would typically obtain an Elf Bride, etc. Were all super eerie! Part of my enjoyment came from how deftly the writers avoided following any of those really ugly offramps! The end result is a very watchable and enjoyable anime!

    Check out my comprehensive list of Anime titles to find your next watch - just click my profile link at the bottom left of this review!
    8darklordsimpson

    Great love story

    When i heard about this i thought that it was gonna be a slow and annoying show about a boring couple that loves each other but after watching it, i could never of been so wrong!

    First off, the character development that nephy and zagan have is great and it improves every episode. The fight scenes are also really good even if there isn't that much action. The side characters also have great backstories that feel different to usual side characters.

    The only annoying things that I've thought about this is that it may get a bit repetitive and it is a tiny bit slow.

    I wouldn't say that this is one of the best anime of the season but its totally a must watch.

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      Based on a Japanese light novel series written by Fuminori Teshima and illustrated by COMTA. The first volume of the light novel was published in February 2017 by Hobby Japan under their HJ Bunko imprint.

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      • April 4, 2024 (United States)
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      • 身為魔王的我娶了奴隸精靈為妻,該如何表白我的愛?
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