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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 5, 2013 – March 30, 2013
- Season
- Winter 2013
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- ARMS
- Director
- Takeo Takahashi
- Original creator
- Mamare Touno
- Music
- Takeshi Hama
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist96%Politics94%Economics84%War84%Male Protagonist80%Kingdom Management80%Heterosexual80%Primarily Adult Cast72%Demons72%Anachronism70%
TVFINISHED2013 WINTER7.0 / 10 AniList score
Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero
まおゆう魔王勇者• Maoyuu Maou Yuusha
Synopsis
After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady's castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Dark Lady, agrees to help with her plans!
Should you watch Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero?
Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 39% of 37,830 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #52 highest-rated anime of 2013, and #24 most popular anime of 2013, and #9 highest-rated anime of Winter 2013 on AniList.
Of the 75.8K AniList users who started it, 6.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 59.4K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Romance — especially female protagonist, politics, economics, war.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mamare Touno
- Director
- Takeo Takahashi
- Series composition
- Naruhisa Arakawa
- Character design
- Masashi Kudou
- Character design
- Hiroaki Karasu
- Music
- Takeshi Hama
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Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero FAQ
How many episodes does Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero have?
Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero finished?
Yes. Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero?
No sequel is listed for Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero based on a light novel?
Yes. Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero adapts the light novel by Mamare Touno.
Who animated Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero?
Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero was animated by ARMS and directed by Takeo Takahashi.
Where can I watch Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero?
Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero is listed on Crunchyroll, Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.