An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride
TV Show · Anime · Animation

Zagan might be the most feared evil sorcerer, but he’s also the most socially inept. In love at first sight with an elven slave, Nephy, he purchases her with no clue how to talk to her. The awkward arrangement for a bumbling sorcerer and timid elf begins.

2024 · 23m
Starring Yusuke Kobayashi, Kana Ichinose, Hana Hishikawa
Director Jerry Jewell

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    First Love Is Like a Nasty Disease That Everyone Catches Once
    The death of an Archdemon sends waves throughout the world of sorcerers.
    23m
  • EPISODE 2
    First Love With Social Anxiety Tastes a Lot Like Moldy Bread
    After a very bland breakfast, Zagan realizes he has no idea what people eat; Nephy offers to make him a homecooked meal and the two set off to buy ingredients from a nearby town; financial troubles and highwaymen prevent smooth travel.
    23m
  • EPISODE 3
    The Quieter They Are, The Devastatingly Scarier They Are When Mad
    Chastille and several other Angelic Knights assault Zagan's castle.
    23m
  • EPISODE 4
    When An Archdemon Offers You Anything, You're Better Off Saying No
    Zagan takes Nephy on as an apprentice; he begins to doubt if he can give her a normal life.
    23m
  • EPISODE 5
    Heartbreak Can Be Literally, Physically Painful
    Nephy is devastated; she is found and comforted by Chastille and Manuela.
    23m
  • EPISODE 6
    If You're An Archdemon, You're Almost Obligated To Act Outrageously
    Zagan arrives to face Barbatos and save Nephy.
    23m

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Cast & Crew

  • Yusuke Kobayashi
    Zagan
  • K‌I
    Kana Ichinose
    Nephy
  • H‌H
    Hana Hishikawa
    Chastille Lillqvist
  • Kisho Taniyama
    Barbatos
  • A‌M
    Akane Misaka
    Foll
  • T‌I
    Tetsu Inada
    Raphael Hyurandell
  • A‌I
    Ayasa Ito
    Manuela
  • J‌J
    Jerry Jewell
    Director
  • S‌N
    Susie Nixon
    Producer

About

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

Anime

Zagan might be the most feared evil sorcerer, but he’s also the most socially inept. In love at first sight with an elven slave, Nephy, he purchases her with no clue how to talk to her. The awkward arrangement for a bumbling sorcerer and timid elf begins.

Information

Studio
Hobby Japan & DMM,TMS Entertainment,PlusMedia
Released
2024
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