List of Kyo Kara Maoh! media

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This article lists media information on Kyo Kara Maoh!, a series of light novels written by Tomo Takabayashi and adapted into an anime and manga series.

Contents

[edit] Light novels

The novels are currently serialized in Kadokawa's Beans Collection.

Main Story
Side Stories

[edit] Anime

Opening themes
  1. Hateshinaku Tooi Sora ni (果てしなく遠い空に) In the Endlessly distant Sky by The Stand Up
  2. Romantic Morning (ロマンチック・モーニング) by The Stand Up - (OVA)
  3. Sekai yo Warae (世界よ笑え) by Yoshida Jungo with M-Tone
Closing themes
  1. Suteki na Shiwase (ステキな幸せ) Wonderful Happiness by The Stand Up (episodes 1-39)
  2. Arigatou~ (ありがとう～)"Thank You" by BON'z (episodes 40-78)
  3. Hitsuyou no Poketto (秘密のポケット) by The Stand Up - (OVA)
  4. Going by Yoshida Jungo

The anime series was produced by Studio Deen and aired across Japan on NHK and the anime television network, Animax. It is licensed and distributed across North America by Geneon Entertainment under the title, Kyo Kara Maoh! - God (?) Save Our King! Two seasons have been produced, from episode 1-78.

[edit] Season 1

Season 1 starts out with Yuri Shibuya, a high school student and baseball player. One day, he interrupts bullies picking on his friend, Ken Murata, and is forced into the toilet bowl. He somehow ends up in a mystical place called Shin Makoku and is declared the Maoh (Demon King). The season focuses on Yuri's learning of Shin Makoku and adapting to his life as the Maoh and bringer of justice.

[edit] Season 2

Season 2 prominetely features the search for the "Four Forbidden Boxes" and the aspects of trusting people. Yuri is faced with Conrad's betrayal, search for the boxes, and the overprotectiveness of his brother.

Close to the season finale, it is discovered that the Original King was possessed by the Soushu, and purposely ordered the search for the boxes to reincarnate himself. Yuri faces a battle which could kill him, but is determined to do so because the consequences of losing his friends is greater.

[edit] Season 3

Kyo Kara Maoh! season three began airing in Japan on April 3rd.[1]

[edit] Voice Actors (Seiyu)

Main characters

[edit] Voice Actors

Main characters

[edit] Manga

The manga is currently serialized in ASUKA, a monthly manga magazine. Its production started in July 2005. Volume 3 is available as of April 26, 2007.

Volume 1 = 2005/12/22.
Volume 2 = 2006/7/21.
Volume 3 = 2007/4/26.
Volume 4 = 2007/12/26

The English language version of the manga has been licensed by TOKYOPOP, and Volume 1 is currently in production. It is expected to be released in the third quarter of 2008.[2]

[edit] Drama CDs

  • Kondo wa MA no Tsuku Saishuu Heiki!
  • Konya wa MA no Tsuku Daidassou!
  • Ashita wa MA no Tsuku Kaze ga Fuku!

[edit] OVA

On April 7th 2007, Kyou Kara MaoH! R (今日からマ王！R Kyō Kara Maō! R) was announced. The OVAs were released on 10/26/2007, 11/30/2007, 12/28/2007, 2/29/2008 and 3/28/2008.

  • Episode 1「小シマロンの少年王（前編）」 (Released: 10/26/2007)
  • Episode 2「栄冠は誰がために」(Released: 11/30/2007)
  • Episode 3「乾いた風」 (Released: 12/28/2007)
  • Episode 4「愛の乙女」 (Released: 2/29/2008)
  • Episode 5「小シマロンの少年王（後編）」 (Released: 3/28/2008)

[edit] Reference

  1. ^ Kyo Kara Maoh's 3rd Season to Premiere in April 2008 - Anime News Network
  2. ^ Tokyopop to Publish More Manga Adaptations - Anime News Network