Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun

What it’s about

Iruma Suzuki, a fourteen-year-old, is sold by his irresponsible parents to a demon. The demon takes him to the Netherworld, adopts him as his grandson, and enrolls him in a school where the demon works as the principal. Iruma is a cowardly human surrounded by demons, and he must cope with this extraordinary school life. The central conflict is his struggle to survive and fit in while facing his true self, taking on challenges, and rising to become someone great.

What hooks you

Based on a comic, the series is noted for its energetic tone, soft humor, and excellent artwork. The premise of a boy abandoned by his parents and taken in by a demon offers a fresh take on school life, with a setting in hell and a cast of demon classmates. The animation and comedic timing are highlighted as strengths.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who enjoy lighthearted fantasy with a school setting, supernatural beings, and a protagonist who grows through comedic challenges. It suits viewers who appreciate anime based on comics, with a mix of magic, adoption themes, and crossdressing humor.