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The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy is written by Yū Shimizu (author of the popular series Bladedance of Elementalers, with over 2 million copies sold), and original character concepts by Asagi Tohsaka (known for illustrating Girly Air Force). Together, they make an unbeatable duo! The series takes place in a fantasy school setting, centered around an ancient Dark Lord who awakens in the form of a 10 year-old child and meets a host of lovely heroines.
This time, the scene previews and synopsis for episode 3 have been released.
■Episode 3: “An Awakening Soul”
Riselia dies, and in order to save her, Leonis uses a spell that brings her back as a vampire. Once Riselia is told about this, she tells Leonis about her incredible past, as well as the duty she has imposed on herself. Leonis learns that Sakuya and Elfiné, members of Riselia’s eighteenth platoon, also have a destiny that’s been carved out by the Voids.
Musel Rhodes intrudes on Leonis’ Excalibur trial, so Riselia also participates in order to protect Leonis. What will be the result of this unexpected fight?
[Staff]
Scenario: Kunihiko Okada / Storyboard: Hiroaki Yoshikawa / Unit Directors: Tadano Hito, Daiki Takemoto
[Anime Overview]
New TV Anime The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy
■Synopsis
As the most powerful of the Dark Lords, Leonis sealed his body away to one day exact his revenge. However, when he is awakened after 1000 years of slumber, he finds that his body has reverted to that of a 10 year-old boy!
“How could this be?!” He wonders to himself, when a young woman discovers him.
“How’d you get stuck in here, little guy? Don’t worry, I’ll protect you,” the young woman says, trying to comfort the awakened Dark Lord.
This girl, Riselia, is a student at Excalibur Academy, and Leonis is astonished when he finds out how drastically his world has changed. Hearing about such things as the unknown and hostile Voids, the Seventh Assault Garden, and the absurdly powerful Excalibur, Leonis is totally lost in his new surroundings but ultimately enrolls in Excalibur Academy.
In a future world that has lost its connection to magic, the mightiest Dark Lord joins forces with beautiful heroines in this fantasy school story!
■Broadcast Info
<TV Tokyo> From October 2, every Monday at 1:30 after midnight
<BS Fuji> From October 5, every Thursday from 12:30 after midnight
<ATX> From October 3, every Tuesday from 9:30 PM
(Reruns: Every Thursday at 9:30 AM / Every Monday at 3:30 PM)
■Streaming Info
・ABEMA
Premium Exclusive Advance Distribution: From September 25, every Monday after midnight at 1:30
Free Distribution for One Week: From October 2, every Monday after midnight at 2:00
・Other Streaming Services
Nico Nico Channel / DMM TV / d Anime Store / FOD / Happy! Douga / Hulu Store / J:COM On Demand / milplus / Prime Video / TELASA / Bandai Channel / (and others)
■Cast
Leonis: Marina Inoue
Riselia: Yui Ishikawa
Regina: Aya Suzaki
Elfiné: Hiromi Igarashi
Sakuya: Honoka Kuroki
Shary: Arisa Nakada
Blackas: Tomofumi Ikezoe
Roselia: Ai Kakuma
Dark Lord Leonis: Daisuke Hirakawa
■Staff
Original Creator: Yū Shimizu (MF Bunko J’s The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy / published by KADOKAWA)
Original Character Concept: Asagi Tohsaka, Asuka Keigen
Director: Hiroyuki Morita
Music: Yūji Nomi
Series Composition, Scenario: Kunihiko Okada
Art Director: Nozomu Koga
Production Designer: Shūjirō Hamakawa
Concept Art: Ley Yumeno
Character Designers: Takayuki Noguchi, Satsuki Hayasaka
Creature Design: Takaaki Izumo
Background Art: Satoshi Ōkubo (Goofy)
Color Design: Sakie Suzuki (C&S)
Camera Directors: Kōji Hayashi(C&S), Masaki Satake(C&S)
Editor: Ayako Tan(Graphinica)
Sound Director: Hisayoshi Hirasawa
Opening Theme: “Sen-nen Ai” Chiai Fujikawa
Ending Theme: “Yururi” Kaho
Animation Production: Passione
Production: The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Production Committee
[Book Info]
[Light Novels]
Published by MF Bunko J, The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy volumes 1~13 are now available!
[Manga Adaptation]
Published by Kadokawa Comics Ace, The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Volumes 1~7 are now available!
<New Release>
The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Volume 7, published by Kadokawa Comics Ace
Manga: Asuka Keigen / Original: Yū Shimizu / Character Concept: Asagi Tohsaka
Release date: September 26, 2023 (Tues)
[Related Sites]
▼TV Anime The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Official Site
https://seikengakuin.com/
▼The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Special Page
https://mfbunkoj.jp/special-contents/seikengakuin/sp.html
▼The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy List of Volumes
https://mfbunkoj.jp/product/seikengakuin/
▼The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Manga Adaptation Page
https://web-ace.jp/shonenace/contents/420/
▼The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Official Twitter
https://twitter.com/SEIKEN_MAKEN
▼MF Bunko J Official Site
https://mfbunkoj.jp/
▼MF Bunko J Official Twitter
https://twitter.com/MF_bunkoJ
(c) Yū Shimizu, Asagi Tohsaka / KADOKAWA / The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Production Committee
(c) Yū Shimizu Illustration: Asagi Tohsaka
(c) Yū Shimizu (c) Asuka Keigen