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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!

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Sakamoto Takuma was so strong in the MMORPG Cross Reverie that his fellow players came to call him the "demon lord." One day, he gets summoned to another world in his avatar form, and meets

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 4 - Point-Blank War Dance
    7.7/10(161 votes)

    S1:E4

    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

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  2. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 8 - Hero’s Charge
    7.6/10(152 votes)

    S1:E8

    Diablo squares off with Prince Keera’s Summon, the Force Hydra, a monster he has never faced before.

    Director:Hiroki Negishi
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  3. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 10 - The Demon Lord’s Resurrection
    7.5/10(138 votes)

    S1:E10

    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

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  4. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 12 - Battle for Legitimacy
    7.5/10(158 votes)

    S1:E12

    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.

    Directors:Hiroki Negishi, Yoshie Takagi
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  5. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 11 - The Young Girl Awakens
    7.4/10(140 votes)

    S1:E11

    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

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  6. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 1 - The Demon Lord Act
    7.3/10(180 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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  7. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 2 - Strongest Newcomer
    7.3/10(153 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  8. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 3 - Fallen Assault
    7.2/10(148 votes)

    S1:E3

    The Warrior Emile, defender and ally of all women, challenges Diablo to a fight.

    Director:Wataru Sakaibashi
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  9. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 9 - Holy Knight Tale
    7.2/10(140 votes)

    S1:E9

    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

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  10. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 7 - Change of Heart
    7.1/10(142 votes)

    S1:E7

    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

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  11. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 5 - Imperial Knight
    7.0/10(147 votes)

    S1:E5

    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

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  12. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 1 Episode 6 - Slave Market
    7.0/10(145 votes)

    S1:E6

    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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Point-Blank War Dance" is the best rated episode of "How Not to Summon a Demon Lord" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 161 votes. Directed by Hiroki Negishi and written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, it aired on 7/26/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Hero’s Charge".