The Best Episodes of How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1
Every episode of How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1!
When it comes to the fantasy MMORPG Cross Reverie, none can match the power of the Demon King Diablo. Possessing the game’s rarest artifacts and an unrivaled player level, he overpowers all foolish enough to confront him. But despite his fearsome reputation, Diablo’s true identity is Takuma Sakamoto, a shut-in gamer devoid of any social skills. Defeating hopeless challengers day by day, Takuma cares about nothing else but his virtual life—that is, until a summoning spell suddenly transports him to another world where he has Diablo’s appearance! In this new world resembling his favorite game, Takuma is greeted by the two girls who summoned him. They perform an Enslavement Ritual in an attempt to subjugate him, but the spell backfires and causes them to become his slaves instead. With the situation now becoming more awkward than ever, Takuma decides to accompany the girls in finding a way to unbind their contract while learning to adapt to his new existence as the menacing Demon King.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "How Not to Summon a Demon Lord" season 1 is "The Demon Lord Act", rated 7.2/10 from 130 user votes. It was directed by Hiroki Negishi and written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu. "The Demon Lord Act" aired on 7/5/2018 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Strongest Newcomer".
7.2/10 130 votes#1 - The Demon Lord Act
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/5/2018
Takuma Sakamoto was a shut-in gamer who achieved renown as the Demon Lord in Cross Reverie, a MMORPG, for his overwhelming gear and skill.
Director: Hiroki Negishi
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.8/10 111 votes#2 - Strongest Newcomer
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/2018
After awaking to hands filled with breasts, Diablo follows Shera and Rem to register as new members of the Adventurer’s Guild. While Shera is identified as a level 30 Summoner by the guild, Diablo’s level proves too high for them to measure.
Director: Hiroki Negishi
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.8/10 108 votes#3 - Fallen Assault
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/2018
The Warrior Emile, defender and ally of all women, challenges Diablo to a fight.
Director: Wataru Sakaibashi
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.5/10 120 votes#4 - Point-Blank War Dance
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/2018
Rem, Celestine, and even Emile struggle in their battle against Gregore’s sudden attack. Meanwhile, Diablo and Edelgard confront each other on the Bridge of Ulug.
Director: Hiroki Negishi
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.7/10 107 votes#5 - Imperial Knight
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2018
The Kingdom of Greenwood demands that Faltra City hand over Princess Shera. If they refuse, it will lead to war, so Diablo meets with Galford, the Lord of Faltra City, and accepts a quest to prevent war from breaking out.
Director: Toshiaki Kanbara
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.6/10 107 votes#6 - Slave Market
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/9/2018
While Greenwood’s demands remain unmet, Diablo and the girls visit a slave market to see if they can learn the magical secret of the Enslavement Collars.
Director: Kazuomi Koga
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.8/10 103 votes#7 - Change of Heart
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/16/2018
The following day after Prince Keera’s visit, Shera suddenly bids farewell to Diablo while they’re preparing potions. Unable to stop her from leaving, Diablo holes up in the inn, consumed with regret. Rem is unsettled to see him so negative, too.
Director: Yoshie Takagi
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.5/10 115 votes#8 - Hero’s Charge
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2018
Diablo squares off with Prince Keera’s Summon, the Force Hydra, a monster he has never faced before.
Director: Hiroki Negishi
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.7/10 103 votes#9 - Holy Knight Tale
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/30/2018
Alicia returns to the Imperial Capital to give her report on the incident between Faltra and the Kingdom of Greenwood. There she encounters the Paladin, Saddler.
Director: Toshiaki Kanbara
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.9/10 100 votes#10 - The Demon Lord’s Resurrection
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/2018
The night of the Demon Lord’s resurrection arrives at long last. Rem finally reveals to Shera and Alicia that the Demon Lord Krebskulm’s soul is sealed within her. Together, Diablo’s party heads for Starfall Tower, where Edelgard awaits.
Director: Tomoya Kunisaki
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.7/10 104 votes#11 - The Young Girl Awakens
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/13/2018
Diablo’s party returns to Faltra with the newly resurrected Klem. On their way back from visiting Celestine, Rem and Klem suddenly get separated from Diablo and Shera, with Alicia having led them both astray.
Director: Kazuomi Koga
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.3/10 117 votes#12 - Battle for Legitimacy
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/20/2018
The Demon Lord Krebskulm has awakened due to Alicia’s betrayal. Diablo stands alone against Klem, her mind consumed by hatred. Shera races to Rem’s side. An army of Fallen led by Edelgard marches on Faltra, and the curtain rises on their final battle.
Director: Hiroki Negishi, Yoshie Takagi
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu