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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 15 min
- Total watch time
- 6 h 30 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 5, 2025 – June 27, 2025
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Skyloong
- Director
- Yifan Hu
- Original creator
- Ye Wu
- Country
- China
- AniList score
- 64/100
- Also known as
- Shi Ye Mo Wang, The Demon King Who Lost His Job, The Laid Off Demon King
- Score across sites
- 6.97/10
Estimated watch time
6h 30m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Demons60%Male Protagonist60%Female Protagonist60%
ONAFINISHEDRelease date TBA 6.4 / 10 AniList score
The Laid Off Demon
失业魔王• Shiye Mowang
Synopsis
He is the king of the demon world who has become unemployed because of impeachment. She was the brave hero who was laid off because of the failure of the expedition. The bond of destiny binds the two together as they embark on an journey full of unknown adventures.
Trailer
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Should you watch The Laid Off Demon?
Only if you enjoy action, comedy and fantasy, especially stories with demons, male protagonist, female protagonist.
Reception is lukewarm: 64/100 on AniList, with 42% of 266 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
10.8% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 6 h 30 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
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The Laid Off Demon FAQ
How many episodes does The Laid Off Demon have?
The Laid Off Demon has 26 episodes of about 15 minutes each, roughly 6 h 30 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Laid Off Demon?
About 6 h 30 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 7 days.
Is The Laid Off Demon finished?
Yes. The Laid Off Demon has finished airing — the final episode aired June 27, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of The Laid Off Demon?
No sequel is listed for The Laid Off Demon as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is The Laid Off Demon based on a manga?
Yes. The Laid Off Demon adapts the manga by Ye Wu.
Who animated The Laid Off Demon?
The Laid Off Demon was animated by Skyloong and directed by Yifan Hu.
Where can I watch The Laid Off Demon?
The Laid Off Demon is listed on Tencent Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.