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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- May 19, 2006 – August 18, 2006
- Season
- Spring 2006
- Source
- Visual novel
- Original creator
- Nitro Plus, Jin Haganeya
- Music
- ZIZZ Studio
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
- Also known as
- Kinshin Hoko Demonbane, Kishin Houkou Demonbane (2006), Roar of the Machine God Demonbane
- Score across sites
- 6.56/10
Estimated watch time
5h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Henshin79%Female Harem79%Magic79%Ojou-sama79%Detective79%Super Robot79%Nun60%Butler60%Guns60%Gangs60%
TVFINISHED2006 SPRING5.9 / 10 AniList score
Demonbane
機神咆吼デモンベイン• Kishin Houkou Demonbane
Synopsis
Kuro Daijuuji is a poor detective living in Arkham City. One day, he was requested by Ruri Hado of Hado Financial Group, to search for a magic book. While he initially refused, Ruri offered him a large sum of money upon completion of her request, in which bribed Kuro to accept. As Kuro searches for the book, he unexpectedly runs into Al, a pretty girl that is actually a powerful grimoire. They forge a contract with each other, bestowing Kuro with powerful magic. Soon afterwards, Al also activates Demonbane, a deus machina owned by the Hado Financial Group, to combat the mechanical menace from the Black Lodge. With this, the war between the Hado Financial Group and the Black Lodge begins.... (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Demonbane?
Only if you enjoy action, ecchi and mecha, especially stories with henshin, female harem, magic.
Reception is lukewarm: 59/100 on AniList, with 22% of 1.8K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #74 most popular anime of 2006.
11.6% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nitro Plus
- Original creator
- Jin Haganeya
- Series composition
- Yousuke Kuroda
- Music
- ZIZZ Studio
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Demonbane OVA
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Modern Rose” by Kanako Itou
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Demonbane FAQ
How many episodes does Demonbane have?
Demonbane has 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Demonbane?
About 5 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Demonbane finished?
Yes. Demonbane has finished airing — the final episode aired August 18, 2006.
Is there a season 2 of Demonbane?
No sequel is listed for Demonbane as of October 2026.
Is Demonbane based on a visual novel?
Yes. Demonbane adapts the visual novel by Nitro Plus.
Who sings the opening of Demonbane?
The opening, "Hito, Kami, Hata - Man God Machine", is performed by an uncredited artist.