Demon King Daimao
Original Title:いちばんうしろの大魔王
Languages:
- English: Demon King Daimao
- Japanese: いちばんうしろの大魔王
- Chinese: 最后大魔王
"Demon King Daimao" (Japanese: いちばんうしろの大魔王), also known as "The Great Demon King in the Back Row," is a Japanese light novel series written by Shotaro Mizuki and illustrated by Souichi Ito. Set in a world where magic and technology coexist, the story revolves around Akuto Sai, a boy who aspires to become a high priest for the benefit of society. However, on his first day at Constant Magic Academy, the school's oracular spirit predicts that he will become a Demon King. This prediction leads to Akuto being feared and ostracized by his classmates, despite his attempts to do good. The series follows Akuto's life at the academy as he tries to overcome his destiny, interacting with various characters, including the justice-driven class representative Junko Hattori, the girl with mysterious powers Kena, and a beautiful android who is tasked with monitoring him. The series explores themes of love, magic, and battles, blending fantasy, school life, and harem elements. It has been adapted into manga and anime series, gaining popularity across different platforms.