Demon Lord 2099
Demon Lord 2099 | |
![]() First light novel volume cover | |
(Maō 2099) | |
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Genre | |
Light novel | |
Written by | Daigo Murasaki |
Illustrated by | Kureta |
Published by | Fujimi Shobo |
English publisher | |
Imprint | Fujimi Fantasia Bunko |
Demographic | Male |
Original run | January 20, 2021 – present |
Volumes | 3 |
Manga | |
Written by | Daigo Murasaki |
Illustrated by | Kiiro Akashiro |
Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
Magazine | Shōnen Ace Plus |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | November 5, 2021 – June 24, 2022 |
Manga | |
Written by | Daigo Murasaki |
Illustrated by | Yutaka Sakurai |
Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
Magazine | Shōnen Ace Plus |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | March 22, 2023 – present |
Volumes | 2 |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Ryō Andō |
Written by | Yūichirō Momose |
Music by | Tatsuya Kato |
Studio | J.C.Staff |
Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
Original run | October 2024 – scheduled |
Demon Lord 2099 (Japanese:
Plot
[edit]In the magical fantasy world of Alneath, the villainous Demon Lord Veltol Velvet Velsvalt was slain in battle by the hero Gram. 500 years later, his subordinate Machina Soleige uses magic to revive Veltol. During his time away however, Alneath underwent a catastrophe known as the "Fantasion" when it merged with the industrial world of Earth in the year 2023. This resulted in prejudice between various races, the collapse of national boundaries, and wars between newly established city states. After the wars, relative peace broke out, and Alneath's magic was combined with Earth's industry to create magical engineering known as "magineering". Veltol is revived in the year 2099 in the city state of Shinjuku (formerly Tokyo), and together with Machina and her hacker friend Takahashi, he attempts to regain his power and once again attempt world domination.[1]
Characters
[edit]- Veltol Velvet Velsvalt (ベルトール=ベルベット・ベールシュバルト, Berutōru Berubetto Bērushubaruto)
- Voiced by: Satoshi Hino[3]
- Veltol is a villainous immortal lord originally from the fantasy world of Alneath whose ambition is to rule the world. Slain in battle by the hero Graham, he does not completely die and is reincarnated by his subordinate Machina 500 years later in 2099, by which time Alneath has merged with Earth. Veltol decides to conquer these merged worlds, but is now powerless due to his magic abilities coming from belief from his followers. He thus works with Machina and her friend Takahashi to rebuild his following.
- Machina Soleige (マキナ=ソレージュ, Makina Sorēju)
- Voiced by: Miku Itō[3]
- Machina was one of Veltol's "Six Dark Peers", his most trusted followers, who has the ability to use fire magic. She also used magic to revive Veltol to life and is his most loyal follower. With Veltol having lost his magic powers, he moves in with Machina after he is revival.
- Takahashi (
高橋 ) - Voiced by: Hana Hishikawa[4]
- Takahashi is a hacker born into the world after the Fantasion, and a friend of Machina. She works with Machina to help Veltol regain his power.
- Graham (グラム, Guramu)
- Voiced by: Daisuke Namikawa[5]
- Graham (named "Gram" in the English-translation of the novel) is a hero from Alneath who 500 years ago defeated Veltol in battle, resulting in him going into his long sleep until he was revived by Machina. For achieving this, a goddess granted Graham eternal youth. However, over the centuries his achievements were forgotten by most. After the Fantasion, Graham became a mercenary, but he has since become disillusioned with the world.
- Marcus (マルキュス, Marukyusu)
- Voiced by: Masaya Matsukaze[5]
- Antagonist of the first novel. Marcus was one of Veltol's Six Dark Peers, who can use blood magic. After the Fantasion, he becomes the director of the corporation Ishimaru Heavy Magical Industries (IHMI). When Veltol tries to reunite the Six Dark Peers, Marcus refuses to join, revealing he has always hated Veltol.
- Kinohara (
木ノ原 ) - Voiced by: Shizuka Itō[5]
- The secretary to Marcus who trained at IHMI's elite facilities.
Media
[edit]Light novels
[edit]No. | Title | Original release date | English release date |
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1 | Cyberpunk City Shinjuku ( | January 20, 2021[6] 9784040739588 | March 15, 2022[7] 9781975338626 |
2 | Cybermagic City Akihabara ( | April 20, 2021[8] 9784040739632 | June 21, 2022[9] 9781975336837 |
3 | Paradise Prison City Yokohama ( | June 20, 2023[10] 9784040750101 | October 15, 2024[11] 9798855403114 |
Manga
[edit]The series received two manga adaptations. The first series, illustrated by Kiiro Akashiro, was serialized online on Kadokawa Shoten's Shōnen Ace Plus from November 5, 2021 to June 24, 2022, before being removed from the website for unknown reasons.[12] The second series, illustrated by Yutaka Sakurai, began serialization on the same website on March 22, 2023.[13] The second series' chapters have been collected into two tankōbon volumes as of March 2024.[14]
No. | Japanese release date | Japanese ISBN |
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1 | October 26, 2023[15] | 978-4-04-114247-9 |
2 | March 26, 2024[14] | 978-4-04-114761-0 |
Anime
[edit]An anime adaptation was announced by Aniplex at AnimeJapan on March 25, 2023.[16] It was later revealed to be a television series produced by J.C.Staff and directed by Ryo Ando, with Yūichirō Momose writing overseeing series scripts, Ryousuke Tanigawa designing the characters and Tatsuya Katō composing the music.[3][17] It is set to premiere in October 2024.[18][4][19] The opening theme song is "Hollow" performed by Shiyui , while the ending theme song is "Spira" performed by sekai.[19] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[20]
Reception
[edit]Demon Lord 2099 won the 33rd Fantasia Grand Prize.[21][22]
See also
[edit]- Ishura, another light novel series illustrated by the same artist
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Wolf, Ian (April 7, 2022). "Demon Lord 2099, Volume 1 – Cyberpunk City Shinjuku Review". Anime UK News. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (July 23, 2021). "Yen Press Licenses 2 Manga, 2 Light Novels for January 2022". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c Loo, Egan (September 10, 2023). "Demon Lord 2099 Anime Unveils Main Cast, Studio J.C. Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 23, 2024). "Demon Lord 2099 Anime Reveals Fall Debut, More Cast & Staff in Teaser Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ a b c Tai, Anita (July 20, 2024). "Demon Lord 2099 Anime Reveals More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
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魔王 2099 1.電子 荒廃 都市 ・新宿 . Fantasia Bunko (in Japanese). 20 January 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2022. - ^ "Demon Lord 2099, Vol. 1 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
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魔王 2099 2.電脳 魔 導 都市 ・秋葉原 . Fantasia Bunko (in Japanese). 20 April 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2022. - ^ "Demon Lord 2099, Vol. 2 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
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魔王 2099 3.楽園 監獄 都市 ・横浜 . Fantasia Bunko (in Japanese). Retrieved May 25, 2023. - ^ "Demon Lord 2099, Vol. 3 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ 『
魔王 2099』のコミカライズ連載 が開始 科学 と魔法 が交 わる未来 都市 に蘇 りし魔王 のサイバーパンクファンタジー. LN News (in Japanese). March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023. - ^ 『
魔王 2099』の新 コミカライズ連載 が開始 科学 と魔法 が交 わる未来 都市 に再臨 した魔王 の覇道 ファンタジー. LN News (in Japanese). March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023. - ^ a b
魔王 2099(2) (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Retrieved February 2, 2024. - ^
魔王 2099(1) (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Retrieved September 22, 2023. - ^ Pineda, Rafael (March 25, 2023). "Demon Lord 2099 Novels Get Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ アニメ「
魔王 2099」魔王 役 の日野 聡 、マキナ役 の伊藤 美来 がPVから続投 制作 はJ.C.STAFF. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 10, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023. - ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 14, 2023). "Demon Lord 2099 Anime Airs in 2024". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Hazra, Adriana (August 2, 2024). "Demon Lord 2099 Anime Reveals October Premiere, Theme Song Artists, Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (July 14, 2024). "Crunchyroll to Stream Demon Lord 2099, I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History, Mechanical Arms Anime in Fall". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Yen Press Announces Four New Series for Future Publication". Anime News Network. July 23, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ Murasaki, Daigo (March 15, 2022). Demon Lord 2099, Volume 1: Cyberpunk City Shinjuku. Kureta (illustrator). New York: Yen Press. p. 203. ISBN 9781975338626.
External links
[edit]- Demon Lord 2099 at Fantasia Taisho (in Japanese)
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