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{{Short description|Series of Japanese light novels}}

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title_name=Kyou Kara Maoh!

| name = Kyo Kara Maoh!

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| image = Kyo Kara Maoh light novel vol 1.png

|caption=Cover of ''Kyo Kara Maoh!'' anime series (Clockwise from top: Gwendal, Konrad, Yuri, Gunter, and Wolfram)

| caption = Cover of the first light novel

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|ja_name ja_kanji = 今日からマ㋮王！!

|ja_name_trans ja_romaji =Kyōu Kyō Kara Maō!

| genre = [[Fantasy comedy]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=ImaginAsian to Run 2nd Kyo Kara Maoh! Season in Spring (Update 2)|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-02-05/imaginasian-to-run-2nd-kyo-kara-maoh-season-in-spring|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=May 15, 2020|date=February 5, 2008|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126205026/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-02-05/imaginasian-to-run-2nd-kyo-kara-maoh-season-in-spring|url-status=live}}</ref><!-- Note: Use and cite reliable sources to identify genre/s, not personal interpretation. Please don't include more than three genres (per [[MOS:A&M]]). -->, [[isekai]]

|demographic=[[Shoujo]], [[Shounen-ai]]

|genre=[[Adventure]], [[Comedy]], [[Romance]], [[Fantasy]], [[Harem (genre)]]

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Novel/LightPrint

| titletype = light novel

| author = = [[Tomo Takabayashi]]

| artist illustrator = [[Temari Matsumoto]]

| publisher = [[Kadokawa Beans BunkoShoten]]

| demographic =

| first_run = [[October 2000]]

| last_runimprint = Kadokawa Beans Bunko

| num_volumesmagazine = 13 =

| first = November 2000

| last = January 2010 (hiatus)

| volumes = 22 (17 main story, 5 extra story)

| volume_list = List of Kyo Kara Maoh! media#Light novels

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Anime|Video

| type = tv series

title=

| director = [[JinjiJunji Nishimura]]

| producer = Yūji Shibata

|studio=[[Studio Deen]]

| writer = Akemi Omode

|network=[[Animax]], [[NHK]]

| music = [[Yoichiro Yoshikawa]]

|first_aired=[[3 April]] [[2004]]

| studio = [[Studio Deen]]

|last_aired=[[25 February]] [[2006]]

| licensee = {{English anime licensee|AUS=[[Madman Entertainment]]|NA=[[Discotek Media]]}}

|num_episodes=78

| network = [[NHK]]

| network_en = {{English anime network|US=[[Imaginasian]]}}

| first = April 3, 2004

| last = February 25, 2006

| episodes = 78

| episode_list = List of Kyo Kara Maoh! episodes

}}

{{Infobox animanga/MangaVideo

| titletype = = ova

| title = Kyo Kara Maoh! R

| author = [[Tomo Takabayashi]] (story)<br>[[Temari Matsumoto]] (art)

| publisherdirector = [[Kadokawa= Junji Shoten]]Nishimura

| producer = Yūji Shibata<br/>Sōmei Tanaka<br/>Masato Aoyama

| serialized = [[Asuka (magazine)]]

| first_runwriter = [[June 2005]] = Akemi Omode

| last_runmusic = Yoichiro Yoshikawa

| num_volumesstudio = Studio 3Deen

| licensee = {{English anime licensee|AUS=Madman Entertainment|NA=Discotek Media}}

| first = October 26, 2007

| last = February 27, 2008

| episodes = 5

| episode_list = List of Kyo Kara Maoh! episodes

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Video

| type = tv series

| title = Kyo Kara Maoh! Third Series

| director = Junji Nishimura

| producer =

| writer = Akemi Omode

| music = Yoichiro Yoshikawa

| studio = Studio Deen

| licensee = {{English anime licensee|AUS=Madman Entertainment|NA=Discotek Media}}

| network = NHK

| network_en = {{English anime network|US=Imaginasian}}

| first = April 3, 2008

| last = February 19, 2009

| episodes = 39

| episode_list = List of Kyo Kara Maoh! episodes

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Print

| type = manga

| author = Tomo Takabayashi

| illustrator = [[Temari Matsumoto]]

| publisher = [[Kadokawa Shoten]]

| publisher_en = {{English manga publisher|NA=[[Tokyopop]] (expired)}} {{English manga publisher|NA=[[Viz Media]] (kindle edition)}}

| demographic = ''[[Shōjo manga|Shōjo]]''

| imprint =

| magazine = [[Monthly Asuka|Asuka]]

| first = April 23, 2005

| last = July 23, 2016

| volumes = 21

| volume_list = List of Kyo Kara Maoh! media#Manga

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Game

| title = Kyo Kara Maoh! Hajimari no Tabi

| developer = [[Namco]]

| publisher = [[Namco]]

| music = Akihiko Ishikawa<br>[[Go Shiina]]<br>Yusuke Beppu

| genre = Action

| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]

| released = July 27, 2006

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Audio

| title = Shin Makoku Radio

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}

{{nihongo|'''''Kyo Kara Maoh!'''''|今日から㋮王!|Kyō Kara Maō!|"Demon King from Today!"}} is a series of Japanese [[light novel]]s written by Tomo Takabayashi and illustrated by [[Temari Matsumoto]]. The story follows the adventures of Yuri Shibuya, an average 15-year-old Japanese high school student, who is suddenly transported to another world where he is told that he is now the king of demons.

{{nihongo|'''Kyou Kara Maoh!'''|今日からマ王!|Kyōu Kara Maō!}} is a [[Japan|Japanese]] series of [[light novel]]s written by Tomo Takabayashi, which been adapted into an [[anime]] series released domestically by Geneon USA, a [[manga]] and a series of [[audio drama]]s. As announced on March 10, 2007, there will also be an OVA released based on the novels. The anime series was produced by [[Studio Deen]] and aired across Japan on [[NHK]] and the anime television network, [[Animax]], who also aired the series across its respective networks worldwide, including [[Hong Kong]], [[Southeast Asia]], and other regions. The series has been licensed for [[North America|North American]] distribution by [[Geneon]] under the name '''Kyou Kara Maoh! - Our King From Now On!'''^{[[sic|(sic)]]}. The story follows the adventures of 15-year old Yuuri Shibuya as he discovers his future in a world where demons and humans are fighting against one another.

Yuri becomes the king of a nation where all of the citizens are demons, but they appear indistinguishable from humans. Their only distinguishing traits are their long lives and the ability to use magic. The people of the Demon Tribe are able to make a pact with an element after which they can then use magic of that element. Covenant Castle is in the capital of the Demon Kingdom. It is the residence of the demon king. The culture of The Great Demon Kingdom is very different from the Japanese culture Yuri is accustomed to, and the differences make for amusing mishaps with long-ranging consequences, such as an accidental proposal of marriage.

== Genre ==

The series was adapted into an [[anime]] in 2004 by [[NHK]] and a [[manga]] in 2005 serialized in [[Asuka (magazine)|Asuka magazine]]. The manga was updated for release by VIZ Media and launched in North America on September 30, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=VIZ Media Highlights New Digital Manga Series Premieres and Updates for September|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2014-09-03/viz-media-highlights-new-digital-manga-series-premieres-and-updates-for-september/.78373|website=Anime News Network|date=21 June 2023|ref=The VIZ Select imprint will also delight fans with the debut of the previously out-of-print in North America zany gender-bending, high school demon drama KYO KARA MAOH! (launches Sept. 30th).}}</ref>

Though not explicitly [[shōnen-ai]] (boys love), the series is often mistaken for such because of its overtones (such as an early plot point that ends with two male characters becoming engaged), and calm acceptance of homosexuality in the setting, as well as because the cast is predominantly made up of good-looking young men. More accurately, the series can be called a "male harem", similarly to how one would call an anime about a young man surrounded by good-looking females a "[[harem anime]]" (ex: [[Love Hina]] or [[Tenchi Muyo]]) or a story about a female surrounded by good-looking males a "reverse harem" (ex: [[Fushigi Yūgi]] or [[Ouran High School Host Club]]). Romance is not a main theme of the series, though it has a flourishing fan-community dedicated to various romantic pairings.

==Plot==

The illustrator, Temari Matsumoto (松本テマリ) however, is known for her BL illustrations in manga & "Gensou Suikoden 2" hardcore yaoi doujinshis, assisted by Sukesaburou Barugo & Ouji Henshoku.

{{Main|List of Kyo Kara Maoh! characters}}

[JPQueen][Amazon.co.jp] So the look & feel of boy X boy love is at least intentional on HER part.

While on his way home from school, [[List of Kyo Kara Maoh! characters#Yuri Shibuya|Yuri Shibuya]] sees his classmate, [[List of Kyo Kara Maoh! characters#Ken Murata|Ken Murata]], being harassed by bullies. When Yuri intervenes, Murata runs away, and Yuri becomes their new target. They force him into the girls' bathroom and shove his face into a toilet, where a portal suddenly appears. Yuri is sucked in and is rendered unconscious. He wakes up to discover himself in a strange world where no one speaks Japanese. Yuri comes to find out that he is of {{nihongo|demon|魔族|[[Mazoku]]}} lineage and is the {{nihongo|king|魔王|Maou|Mazoku King}} of this world, {{nihongo|The Great Demon Kingdom|眞魔国|Shin Makoku|True Mazoku Land}}.

He is taken to the capital by [[List of Kyo Kara Maoh! characters#Günter von Christ/von Kleist|Günter]] and [[List of Kyo Kara Maoh! characters#Conrad/Conrart Weller|Conrad]]. When he arrives at the castle, he meets [[List of Kyo Kara Maoh! characters#Wolfram von Bielefeld|Wolfram]] and [[List of Kyo Kara Maoh! characters#Gwendal von Voltaire|Gwendal]], who find it hard to believe that Yuri is their new king. At dinner the next day, Yuri slaps Wolfram after the latter insults Yuri's mother for being human. Unknown to Yuri, among the nobles in the Demon Kingdom, a slap on the cheek is considered a marriage proposal. Wolfram is insulted and immediately challenges him to a duel by throwing his knife on the floor. Yuri, again being unfamiliar with the kingdom's customs, picks up the knife, unknowingly accepting the duel. After Yuri wins by using magical powers he was unaware he possessed, he is accepted as the true demon king.

Kyou Kara Maoh! can also be accurately called [[shōjo]] - anime and manga written for a female audience.

The story follows Yuri on his adventures trying to learn the ways of the Great Demon Kingdom while battling discrimination and fear. He does not know much of the world but applies his moral judgment onto every situation in order to find a peaceful outcome. His ultimate goal is to bring peace to both demons and humans, hoping to one day live together while avoiding war at all costs. Even though he has the choice of leaving his responsibilities to his advisers, he continues to involve himself in most affairs in the belief that to be a great king he must be willing to know his subjects and risk everything to protect the kingdom.

== Synopsis ==

Yuri also battles with the notion of belonging to one world. While he misses his home in Japan on Earth, he develops a family and home in the Great Demon Kingdom, which leads to some very hard choices.

Yuuri Shibuya is an average high school student whose passion in life is baseball. That is until he intervenes in the bullying of a classmate, Ken Murata, and gets his head dunked in a toilet. Surprisingly he is sucked into the toilet, and ends up in another world. When he reaches dry land, he sees some people dressed in medieval costume and speaking in some weird vernacular. He assumes that it is a theme park of some sort. However, the people are afraid to see him and begin to pelt him with stones. There he meets Adalbert von Grantz who uses some form of magic so Yuuri understands the local language. Conrad Weller and Günter von Christ then rescue Yuuri and take him to Blood Pledge Castle, the residence of the Maoh, where he soon finds out he is the new Maoh or Demon King will rule over 'Shin Makoku' ("True Demonic Kingdom") ({{lang|ja|眞魔国}}).

Although romance is not a main focus of the story, the anime has been noted for its [[shōnen-ai]] undertones. For example, Yuri and Wolfram are engaged, and a number of jokes in the series revolve around misunderstandings that arise from this arrangement.

He also meets up with Wolfram, who he accidentally engages by a mishap.

==Media==

Throughout the series, Yuuri is constantly confronted with the results of even the smallest choices he makes. With a strange power dwelling inside of him, Yuuri becomes a deliverer of justice in the world of Shin Makoku.

===Light Characters novels===

{{Main|List of Kyo Kara Maoh! media#Light novels}}

Written by Tomo Takabayashi with illustrations by Temari Matsumoto. The novels are released under Kadokawa's Beans Collection.

The first novel was released in November 2000. There are currently 22 books in the series.<ref name="Novel Volumes">{{cite web|url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/search_plus/index.php?ss=isbn&simple=1&s=4-04-4452&SUBMIT.x=7&SUBMIT.y=12|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120804091054/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/search_plus/index.php?ss=isbn&simple=1&s=4-04-4452&SUBMIT.x=7&SUBMIT.y=12|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-08-04|title=kadokawa Novel|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten|Kadokawa]]|language=ja|access-date=2011-09-05}}

</ref> 17 are main story novels and the other 5 are extras and side stories which provide background and other information to the story.

=== Main characters Manga===

{{Main|List of Kyo Kara Maoh! media#Manga}}

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Drawn by Temari Matsumoto, the ''Kyo Kara Maoh!'' manga series (Titled ''Kyō Kara MA no Tsuku Jiyūgyō!'' (今日からマのつく自由業!) in Japanese) debuted in June 2005 issue of the monthly ''[[Asuka (magazine)|Asuka magazine]]'' on April 23, 2005,<ref name="Asuka magazine">{{cite web|url=http://asuka-web.jp/work/maou.html|title=Asuka magazine|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten|Kadokawa]]|language=ja|access-date=2017-11-03|archive-date=2017-10-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024160414/http://asuka-web.jp/work/maou.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> and ended on July 23, 2016. The first volume of the manga was released on December 26, 2005, and 21 volumes total have been released.<ref name="Manga Volumes">{{cite web|url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/search_plus/index.php?ss=auther&simple=1&s=%B6%AC%CE%D3%A1%A1%C3%CE&SUBMIT.x=15&SUBMIT.y=14|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120905212727/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/search_plus/index.php?ss=auther&simple=1&s=%B6%AC%CE%D3%A1%A1%C3%CE&SUBMIT.x=15&SUBMIT.y=14|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-09-05|title=kadokawa manga|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten|Kadokawa]]|language=ja|access-date=2011-09-05}}</ref><ref name="Updated manga releases - CDjapan">{{cite web|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/products?term.media_format=&q=Kyo+Kara+Ma+no+Tsuku+Jiyugyo%21+|title=List of Kyou kara Maou manga releases|publisher=CDJapan|language=en|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref>

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An English-language version of the manga was licensed by [[Tokyopop]] but when Tokyopop shut down their North American branch in 2011 all of their licenses were cancelled. They released seven volumes of the manga before they shut down. After 3 years, [[VIZ Media]] licensed a digital release in North America, releasing the seven volumes in 2014.<ref name="Viz Media releases - Amazon.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=Temari%20Matsumoto&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank|title=English volumes released by Viz Media (kindle edition)|publisher=Amazon.com|language=en|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref>

====Yuuri Shibuya====

===Anime===

[[Image:Yurikkm.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Yuuri Shibuya]] <!-- Changed from original to match rest of images -->

{{Main|List of Kyo Kara Maoh! episodes}}

The anime adaptation of ''Kyo Kara Maoh'' was directed by [[Junji Nishimura]], animated by [[Studio Deen]], and produced by [[NHK]]. It aired across Japan on NHK.<ref name="staff">{{cite web|url=http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/mao/staff.html|title=Mao Staff|publisher=[[NHK]]|language=ja|access-date=2011-09-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523151334/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/mao/staff.html|archive-date=2012-05-23|url-status=dead}}</ref> The series consists of 117 episodes and 5 OVA episodes.<ref name="NHK Anime">{{cite web|url=http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/mao/story01_10.html|title=Story Until Now|publisher=[[NHK]]|language=ja|access-date=2011-09-05|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523151850/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/mao/story01_10.html|archive-date=2012-05-23}}</ref><ref name="OVA Dates">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110827110339/http://www.maruma-ova.jp/release.html|archive-date=2011-08-27|url=http://www.maruma-ova.jp/release.html|title=OVA Release dates|publisher=[[NHK]]|language=ja|access-date=2015-10-26|url-status=dead}}</ref>

While much the first season follows the original story from the novels, the plot in the following seasons varies drastically.

The anime was originally licensed for release in North America by [[Geneon]] under the title ''Kyo Kara Maoh! God(?) Save Our King!'', but when Geneon ceased production of their titles in late 2007, it left three volumes of the second season unreleased on DVD in North America. On July 3, 2008, Geneon Entertainment and Funimation Entertainment announced an agreement to distribute select titles in North America. While Geneon Entertainment will still retain the license, Funimation Entertainment will assume exclusive rights to the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of select titles. ''Kyo Kara Maoh!'' was one of the titles involved in the deal. In August 2011, Funimation announced that the license expired and that they had no plans to renew the license.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animemaki.net/2011/08/funimationgeneon-licenses-expire-on-paradise-kiss-when-they-cry/|title=FUNimation/Geneon licenses expire on Paradise Kiss, When They Cry|work=animemaki|date=2011-08-16|access-date=2011-08-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330215959/http://www.animemaki.net/2011/08/funimationgeneon-licenses-expire-on-paradise-kiss-when-they-cry/|archive-date=2012-03-30|url-status=dead}}</ref> On February 22, 2019, [[Discotek Media]] announced its license of the first season for an April 30, 2019 Blu-ray release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/Discotekmedia/photos/a.196378827057886/2520995581262854/?type=3&theater|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/147168055312297/2520995581262854|archive-date=2022-02-26|url-access=limited|title=April 30th 2019. Kyo Kara Maoh the complete first season on high definition Blu Ray! English dub, Japanese language with English subtitles. Region A.|publisher=[[Facebook]]|date=February 22, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

'''Name:''' Yuuri Shibuya (渋谷有利|Shibuya Yūri).<br />

'''Alias:''' Your Majesty ("Heika" in Japanese), Wimp or Hennachoko (Wolfram's preferred nickname), Yuu-chan(Yuuri's mothers prefered nickname) Shibuya Yuuri Harajuku Furi<br />

'''Race:''' Half human, half Mazoku<br />

'''Gender:''' Male<br />

'''Age:''' 15<br />

'''Hair:''' Black<br />

'''Eyes:''' Black<br />

'''Status:''' Maou ("Demon King")<br />

<br />

A high school student who enjoys baseball more than textbooks. He was 'named' by Conrad when he mentioned to Yuuri's mother how, where he comes from, Yuuri means July. Early in the show, bullies make fun of Yuri's name by calling him "Shibuya Yuri, Harajuku Furi" (advantage Shibuya, disadvantage Harajuku) — a reference to popular districts of Tokyo. In the English dub, this becomes a weak pun on "urine."

===Musical===

When Yuuri arrives in Shin Makoku, he is declared the 27th Maou of the ''Mazoku'' ("Demon Race"). He has a strange power that suddenly transforms him into the Maoh, deliverer of justice, this form can be recognised mainly by the longer hair. Throughout the story, Yuuri gets dragged between the two worlds at inconvenient times.

In April 2013 the series was adapted into a musical titled ''Kyo Kara Maoh! Birth of the Maou''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maomyu.com/|script-title=ja:魔劇『今日からマ王！-魔王再降臨-』公式サイト|language=ja|access-date=2017-11-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020130207/http://www.maomyu.com/|archive-date=2017-10-20|url-status=dead}}</ref> It showed for 11 days during [[Golden Week (Japan)|golden week]] at the Hakuhinkan theater. It was produced by Sōgō Vision.

A second musical adaptation titled ''Kyo Kara Maoh! Second Advent of the Demon King'' premiered in 2015. It ran in Tokyo's Space Zero from October 1st to October 11th.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nelkin |first1=Sarah |title=Kyo kara Maoh! Gets New Stage Play This Fall |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-01-11/kyo-kara-maoh-gets-new-stage-play-this-fall/.83138 |website=Anime News Network |access-date=14 January 2024 |date=11 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Valdez |first1=Kiara |title=Kyo Kara Maoh! Stage Play Cast Unveiled |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-04-22/kyo-kara-maoh-stage-play-cast-unveiled/.87399 |website=Anime News Network |access-date=14 January 2024 |date=22 March 2015 |archive-date=14 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114224829/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-04-22/kyo-kara-maoh-stage-play-cast-unveiled/.87399 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Yuuri's soul was once the soul of the healer Susanna Julia von Winncott, who died during the war against humans 20 years ago. The pendant Conrad gave to him belonged to her. Very close to the end, it turns out that Julia was a key to one of the four Forbidden Boxes, which means Yuuri, himself, inherited the key to the final box, 'Mirror at the Bottom of the Sea'.

A third musical ran in 2016, titled ''Kyo Kara Maoh! The Demon King Runaway Edition''. It featured an original story, running in Tokyo's Space Zero from November 3rd to November 13th.<ref>{{cite web |title=舞台オリジナル外伝「魔劇『今日から（マ）王！』〜魔王暴走編〜」囲み取材、ゲネプロレポート |url=https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/85972 |website=SPICE |access-date=14 January 2024 |language=ja |date=3 November 2016}}</ref>

Yuuri has many allies and friends. His closest allies are Conrad, Wolfram, Günter, Gwendal, Murata, and Josak. They help Yuri throughout the series.

==Reception==

At his first encounter with Wolfram von Bielefeld he ends up engaged to him due to a mishap: Wolfram, angry that Yuuri has been chosen as Maoh, makes the mistake of insulting Yuri's mother - which earns him a slap. Unfortunately for Yuuri, slapping another noble on his/her cheek is the way in which Mazoku propose marriage (some consider the slap as unmanly, but Yuuri explains in the light novel that he only slapped Wolfram because he has a beautiful face, otherwise he would have punched him). Incensed by this insult, Wolfram challenges Yuuri to a duel, which is also mistakenly accepted because of Yuuri's unfamiliarity with Mazoku custom (he picked up the knife that fell off the table). During the duel Yuuri transforms into the true Demon King for the first time, proving that he has a right to the throne - much to his own surprise.

In the ''[[Animage]]'' [[Anime Grand Prix]] award, the anime placed seventh for best anime in the 2004 poll.<ref>{{cite web |title=第27回アニメグランプリ ［2005年6月号］ |url=http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_2005.html |publisher=[[Animage]] |access-date=6 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709021337/http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_2005.html |archive-date=9 July 2012 |language=ja |date=June 2005}}</ref> In the 2005 poll, Season 2 of the anime placed second in the award for best anime, while Season 1 placed fifth. That same year, the anime held multiple rankings in the best episode poll, the best character polls, and the best anime song poll.<ref>{{cite web |title=第28回アニメグランプリ ［2006年6月号］ |url=http://animage.jp/gp_new/gpx_2006.html |publisher=[[Animage]] |access-date=6 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709021253/http://animage.jp/gp_new/gpx_2006.html |archive-date=9 July 2012 |language=ja |date=June 2006}}</ref> The anime placed twelfth in the 2006 best anime poll, and eighteenth in the 2008 best anime poll.

[[Image:Maou.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Yuuri transformed into the Maoh]]

Yuuri can transform into this true Demon King form whenever he feels great anger, usually when some great injustice or cruelty is being carried out by others. In this form he can summon powerful magic (majutsu), even in the human territories (a notable feat as most Mazoku cannot perform magic outside their country). Yuuri's magic is manifested in various shapes-a great water dragon, or some messy magical "creature" made from mud, food morsels etc.. After spending time in this form, Yuuri becomes worn out and in some cases passes out and doesn't remember what happened afterwards. Later, Yuri learns to control his power and uses it to close the first of the Forbidden Boxes.

Carlo Santos called the series "an unusual take on the fantasy genre" due to its "toilet portals between worlds" and its "same-sex engagement.<ref>{{cite web|last=Santos|first=Carlo|title=Kyo Kara Maoh! DVD 1 [Review]|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kyo-kara-maoh/dvd-1|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=July 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190315201442/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kyo-kara-maoh/dvd-1|archive-date=March 15, 2019|date=March 15, 2019|url-status=live|df=mdy-all|quote="...an enraged Yuri, unaware of local customs, strikes pretty boy Wolfram with a slap of proposal...Wolfram's petulant attitude makes him a great complement (and fiancé) to simple-minded Yuri, and the older men also have their own unique relationships with the Demon King".}}</ref> Chris Beveridge. ''Mania'' called the series a mixture of fantasy, baseball, and slice of life genres, saying it works "really well.'.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Beveridge|first=Chris|url=http://www.mania.com/kyo-kara-maoh-vol-1_article_76875.html|title=Kyo Kara Maoh! Vol. #1|work=Mania|publisher=[[Demand Media]]|date=2005-05-22|access-date=2011-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016230307/http://www.mania.com/kyo-kara-maoh-vol-1_article_76875.html|archive-date=2012-10-16|url-status=dead}}</ref> Danica Davidson, ''Graphic Novel Reporter'' called the manga a "fun and whimsical read" which has fascinating characters and "a strong storyline."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.graphicnovelreporter.com/reviews/kyo-kara-maoh-volumes-1-4|title=Kyo Kara Maoh, Vol. 1-4|last=Davidson|first=Danica|work=Graphic Novel Reporter|access-date=2016-11-22|archive-date=2016-11-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122194612/http://www.graphicnovelreporter.com/reviews/kyo-kara-maoh-volumes-1-4|url-status=live}}<!-- Formerly at http://www.graphicnovelreporter.com/content/kyo-kara-maoh-vol-1-4-review --></ref>

Yuri is said to be the greatest Maoh after defeating Soushu and freeing Shinou from the dark power. Because of that, Yuri is able to travel between worlds even without the help of Shinou.

==References==

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Takahiro Sakurai]]

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*'''Voice actor:''' Jimmy Benedict (a.k.a. [[Yuri Lowenthal]])

==External links==

TRIVIA: The producer of Kyou Kara Maou! is Yuji Shibata, whose name is suspiciously similar to Yuuri Shibuya - only three letters away.

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{{Junji Nishimura}}

====Conrad Weller====

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[[Image:Conrad_kkm.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Conrad Weller]]

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'''Name:''' Lord Conrad Weller<br />

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'''Alias:''' The Lion of Luttenberg, Commander<br />

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'''Race:''' half human, half Mazoku<br />

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'''Gender:''' Male<br />

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'''Hair:''' Brown<br />

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'''Eyes:''' Brown<br />

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'''Status:''' Second son of the previous Maou, Commander<br />

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A swordsman ("the best swordsman in Shin Makoku" - Wolfram) who looks after Yuuri. Conrad possesses no ''maryoku'' (demonic magic) due to his mixed heritage of human and mazoku. Eventually it is discovered that Conrad's left arm is one of the keys to the 4 magical boxes ('End of the Wind') that have the power to destroy the world.

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After he loses this arm in a battle he disappears. Later, he reappears with a new arm, and seems to have betrayed Shin Makoku by joining their human enemies, Big Shimaron, who were after the four boxes. However, it is learned that Conrad only betrayed them to learn about the whereabouts of the boxes. His plan was, when the four boxes were gathered, to steal them and return to Shin Makoku.

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His given name is Konrart; Yuuri nicknames him Conrad, which is "closer to English" and easier to pronounce with a Japanese tongue. Conrad is the second child of the previous Maoh, Cecilie von Spitzberg. His father was human (also considered the greatest swordsman in the Demon Kingdom). On his 16th birthday, he decided to live as a Mazoku instead of a human. He fought on the front lines for the Mazoku during a war against the humans. He was also put in charge of the soul that was to be the new Maoh (Julia von Wincott), and brought it safely to Earth so that it could be born.

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Furthermore, he was the one who was the inspiration for Yuuri's name. He stated that "Where I come from, the month of July is called Yuuri", which made Yuuri's mother name him Yuuri because he was born in July. For this reason, Yuuri dubs him 'Nazukeoya', which is a person who names someone (Conrad is also known as Yuuri's Godfather by his mother).

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When Yuuri first came to Shin Makoku, Conrad was the one to find him (after some humans and Adalbert) and bring him safely to the castle. He acts as Yuuri's bodyguard and vowed to protect Yuuri with his life.

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Makes the worst puns ever.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Toshiyuki Morikawa]]

*'''Voice actor:''' [[Doug Erholtz]]

====Wolfram von Bielefeld====

[[Image:Wolframfire.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Wolfram von Bielefeld]]

'''Name:''' Lord Wolfram von Bielefeld<br />

'''Alias:''' Spoiled Brat, Little Lord Brat (by Günter and Anissina), Selfish Loafer (by Gwendal), Bishounen (by Yuuri)<br />

'''Race:''' Mazoku<br />

'''Gender:''' Male<br />

'''Age:''' 82 mazoku years (equivalent to about 15-16 human years)<br />

'''Hair:''' Blonde<br />

'''Eyes:''' Emerald Green<br />

'''Height:''' 171 cm<br />

'''Weight:''' 52 kg<br />

'''Status:''' Third son of the previous Maou, engaged to Yuuri<br />

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A young man who finds himself engaged to Yuuri after a mistake. Wolfram possesses fire magic, as well as being adept with a sword. He is the half-brother of Conrad and Gwendal. He has extremely high pride and is hot-headed. He is arrogant and short-tempered but can also be quite compassionate at times. Wolfram is obsessed with Yuuri and insists on following him everywhere as he claims it's his duty to protect his fiancé though he also seems to want to prevent him from cheating on him. There's a time when Wolfram is possessed by Shinou and temporarily died. Wolfram's heart is also a key to one of the four boxes, 'In the Frozen Soil of Hellfire'.

Wolfram is the youngest son of the former Maoh. He dislikes humans, even Conrad's father. Because of his demon pride, he doesn't like to admit that Conrad is his brother, even though he cares for Conrad.

Wolfram is an extremely 'pretty' person - Yuuri even calls him so upon first meeting him (specifically using the term '[[bishounen]]' in the Japanese version). This image is only enhanced by his choice of nightwear - a rather frilly pink creation that contrasts violently with his rather quick temper.

When he first becomes engaged to Yuuri he is extremely upset but the idea quickly grows on him. He takes the engagement much more seriously than Yuuri does. He follows Yuuri practically everywhere so he can keep an eye on him and even sneaks into Yuuri's bedroom at night. He gets extremely jealous when Yuuri talks to a girl or good-looking guy and often accuses him of being unfaithful. Even if he doesn't like to admit it, the series hints that Wolfram deeply cares about Yuuri. He tends to think Yuuri can be saved by his (Yuuri's) cuteness.

A major weakness is that he gets sea-sick. Yuri also says that Wolfram can't paint well, even though he insists on painting (e.g. He tries to paint Yuri, although it turns out very bad.)

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Mitsuki Saiga]]

*'''Voice actor:''' [[Mona Marshall]]

====Gwendal von Voltaire====

[[Image:Gwendal.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Gwendal von Voltaire]]

'''Name:''' Lord Gwendal von Voltaire<br />

'''Race:''' Mazoku<br />

'''Gender:''' Male<br />

'''Hair:''' Grey<br />

'''Eyes:''' Blue<br />

'''Status:''' First son of the previous Maou. Commander of the Demon Army<br />

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The eldest son of Cecilie. From the beginning, Gwendal has objections to Yuuri becoming the Maou. He is a skilled tactician and is capable of using earth magic and can cast barriers. When not otherwise busy, Gwendal indulges in his hobby of knitting and sewing but often his creatures look nothing like what they're supposed to (for example a bear got mistaken for a black pig). He is also quite fond of cute objects such as the dolphin (Bandou) key-chain Yuuri received at the dolphin show and later gave to him. His childhood best friend is Anissina von Karbelnikoff, an inventor who often tests out her inventions on him, much to his displeasure. Gwendal's left eye is a key to one of the four Forbidden Boxes, the "End of the Earth".

Gwendal is a tough guy except when it comes to his childhood friend, Anissina. He is afraid of her and often hides from her so he can prevent being used in one of her crazy experiments.

He is the commander of the demon army and often comes with reinforcements when Yuuri finds himself in big trouble. He's also the one who does the 'paperwork' after Yuuri gets himself out of doing it. <!-- His title is written in a Japanese original as "von Voltaire" (フォンヴォルテール卿). -->

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Akio Otsuka|Akio Ohtsuka]]

*'''Voice actor:''' [[Dan Woren]] (a.k.a Jackson Daniels)

====Günter von Kleist====

[[Image:Gunter.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Günter von Christ]]

'''Name:''' Günter von Kleist<br />

'''Race:''' Mazoku<br />

'''Gender:''' Male<br />

'''Hair:''' Silver gray<br />

'''Eyes:''' Lilac<br />

'''Status:''' Advisor to the Maou<br />

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A teacher and swordsman who adores Yuuri. Günter is skilled in the ways of the blade and magic, but has retired to teach Yuuri about Shin Makoku and his future duties as the Maou. When Günter accidentally travels to Earth, he becomes a model in New York City for a brief period of time so that he can earn money to find Yuuri. Günter is another test subject of Anissina.

Günter, along with the three brothers, helps Yuuri run the country. He is Yuuri's advisor and mentor. He usually spends his time doing various duties for Yuuri or day dreaming about him.

Though Günter may look somewhat serious, he usually is not. If Yuuri goes missing he begins to have [[separation anxiety]]. He also becomes very sullen when Yuuri goes back to Earth or is away on a mission.

Günter is a very good swordsman. He also has very powerful maryoku. However, he makes sure not to kill the enemy since that is what Yuuri does as well. Overall, he is a very nice and friendly person who would do anything for Yuuri. <!--His title, "von Kleist" is [[German language|German]] name. -->

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Kazuhiko Inoue]]

*'''Voice actor:''' [[Jack Lingo]]

====Ken Murata====

[[Image:Murata.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Ken Murata]]

'''Name:''' Murata Ken (村田健|Murata Ken)<br />

'''Alias:''' MuraKen, Mura-Mura, The Great Sage ("Daikenja" in Japanese), The Great Wise Man of Double Black (Soukoku), Your Highness ("Geika" in Japanese), Mr. Straight A's (by bullies in episode 1)<br />

'''Race:''' Half human , Half Mazoku<br />

'''Gender:''' Male<br />

'''Age:''' 15-16 years<br />

'''Hair:''' Dark Blue<br />

'''Eyes:''' Brown<br />

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An acquaintance of Yuuri's (serves as the manager of their baseball tram). Ken is known to smile often and keep relatively quiet. He later finds himself involved with Yuuri and the other world when it is discovered he houses the soul and memories of the Great Sage.

He was actually the reason Yuuri was given a swirly, since he was the kid the bullies had been picking on. He's always around when Yuuri travels between worlds and later on in the anime travels together with him, he actually helps get Yuuri to and from worlds although Yuuri does not know this for most of the anime.

He is very smart and calculating. He was the Great Sage in his past life - the right hand man, tactician and general to Shinou, the Original King of Shin Makoku. He still remembers things from that life and other lives that he has had. He is a good friend and ally to Yuuri and helps him a lot throughout the series, though it often seems he's working on his own agenda.

Later on near the finale of the anime, Ken seemed to have "betrayed" Yuri and his friends. However, what he did was needed to help free Shinou. He is also seen scolding Shinou in his past life and normal life now.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Kouki Miyata]]

*'''Voice actor:''' [[Grant George]]

====Josak Gurrier/Grie====

[[Image:Yozak.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Josak]]

'''Name:''' Josak Gurrier (Pronounced Yosak) <br />

'''Alias:''' The Spy, Ms. Biceps, Warrior of Luttenburg<br />

'''Race:''' Half human, half Mazoku<br />

'''Gender:''' Male<br />

'''Hair:''' Orange<br />

'''Eyes:''' Blue<br />

'''Status:''' Spy of the Demon army, Maou's personal guard<br />

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He was introduced by Conrad to Yuuri during the episode where they are captured on a ship (episode 5). He originally doubted Yuuri but eventually gained his trust when Yuuri left him in charge of hiding Morgif's Jewel. This is Morgif's power source, Jozak later returns it so he can go against an attack on a human village by the holy sword stolen from its rightful owner.

He goes back a long way with Conrad: they've known each other since they were children. Jozak also fought alongside Conrad in the war and ended up being close friends.

He's a kind hearted man despite his huge appearance, and no matter how masculine he looks, he seems to really enjoy cross-dressing as he is frequently [maybe even voluntarily] dressed as a woman, and he carries a dress around if the circumstance should arise.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Masanori Takeda]]

*'''Voice actor:''' [[Marvin Lee]]

=== Supporting characters ===

[[Image:Ceci.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Cheri]]

====Cecilie von Spitzberg====

The previous Maou and mother of Gwendal, Conrad and Wolfram each with different fathers. Although initially, Cecilie seems to be rather airheaded, she is actually very astute and intelligent and a very caring person. Having been replaced as the Maou by Yuuri, Cecilie takes advantage of her open schedule to hunt for men on her "free and easy quest for love." She has displayed interest in Yuuri, his older brother Shori, and even her childhood friend Raven. At one time, she wanted to marry him, much to her brother's chargin. Cecilie is also quite powerful, and has admirable skill with the whip. When fighting, she has the uncanny ability to quickly dress in red leather and mask. This form and her skill tends to scare her enemies, and if they ever meet her the second time, they are usually unwilling to fight her again.

Cecilie goes by the name Celi, which is pronounced "Cheri" in Japanese. Because of that some fans call her "Cheri" while others use "Celi" (Pronounce as "Tseri" accurately in [[Romanization of Japanese]]). Both spellings are acceptable however and thus depend on personal preference.

TRIVIA: Cecille is the name of the last crowned German princess.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Masako Katsuki]]

*'''Voice actress:''' [[Kirsty Pape]]

[[Image:Anissina.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Anissina]]

====Anissina von Karbelnikoff====

Anissina is an inventor and possesses powerful maryoku. She is also Gwendal's childhood friend and often uses him to test out her inventions. It is for this reason that Gwendal seems to fear Anissina. When Gwendal is not around, Günter becomes her test subject. She's the one who taught Gwendal how to knit.

If the men are away from the castle, it is usually Anissina who takes control. When she does so, her inventions are usually seen everywhere. The names of her inventions often end in 'kun', and usually state what they are supposed to do. Aside from her inventions, she spends her time writing adventure story books involving herself as a superhero figure. These books usually keep Greta entertained, though Yuuri and Wolfram often doubt whether they are appropiate for children.

Her title is written in a Japanese original as '''"von Khrennikov"''' (フォンカーベルニコフ卿).

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Minami Takayama]]

*'''Voice actor:''' [[Michelle Ruff]]

TRIVIA: Anissina is probably named after the skater Marina Anissina, who also is a redhead. Gwendal is probably modeled after her skating partner, Gwendal Peizerat.

[[Image:Ulrike.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Ulrike]]

====Ulrike====

An 800-year old Genshi Miko with the form of a young girl. Ulrike comes from a long line of priestesses each chosen by the "Original King" to act as a channel between him and the people of Shin Makoku. She succeeds Ondine, whose final assignment after retirement was to get Yuuri to form a pact with the elements. Ulrike is the one who, at the order of and with additional powers from the Original King (Shinou), transports Yuuri to and from his world to Shin Makoku. Just as all other priestesses, she is not allowed to leave Shinou's temple. Yuuri however, once tried to take her out to show her the beautiful world outside but Wolfram barged in thinking he was flirting with her.

At one point in the anime, her 'childhood spirit' escaped from her body and went outside to play. Her skills frightened the other children and caused chaos in the village. Ulrike chased after her younger form, and revealed her ability to take on the form of a young woman (as opposed to her current child-like one) to 'comfort' her younger self.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Yukana Nogami|Yukana]]

*'''Voice actor:''' [[Lara Cody]]

====Adelbert von Grantz====

Adelbert is the first important character that Yuuri meets in Shin Makoku. He is Julia's former fiancé and abandons Shin Makoku upon her death, as he feels that the way of the Mazoku is wrong. He believes that the Mazoku are simply toys of the original king. Though in the beginning he is considered an enemy, as the series progresses he begins to protect Yuuri after discovering he has Julia's soul but he still wants Yuuri to show him what he's worth as the new king.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Masaki Terasoma]]

*'''Voice actor:''' [[Kirk Thornton]]

====Susanna Julia von Winncott====

Julia's soul was given to Yuuri when she accepted the fate given to her by the Original King. She was Adalbert's former fiancé and incredibly skilled at medical maryoku. She appears to have the same views on humans and Mazoku as Yuuri, wanting both races to be at peace with each other, which signifies their similarities. Conrad was one of her close friends, and she gave him her necklace, which Conrad then gave to Yuuri.

Her blood is the key to the forbidden box, "The Mirror at the Bottom of the Sea". Yuuri inherited the key from her.

She was also a being created by Shinou.

When Yuuri's body was taken over by Shinou, whose soul was taken over by Soushu, she saved Yuuri by letting him remember that he had courage to fight and change the world.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Risa Mizuno]]

*'''Voice actor:''' [[Joan-Carol O'Conne]]

====Stoffel von Spitzberg====

Cecilie's older brother; he was the former regent of the former Maoh and was kicked out of the castle when Yuuri arrived for trying to forcefully assert his influence on the kingdom. His own nephews don't trust him, as he was responsible for the last war against the humans. Stoffel tried to regain his authority by kidnapping Yuuri and trying to convince him that his 3 nephews were just using him to control Shin Makoku. This action almost resulted in a civil war with his nephews when they tried to rescue Yuuri. Luckily, with Josak's help Yuuri escaped and prevented war from breaking out. The Maoh made Stoffel's punishment for waging war house arrest in his own castle and lands. Later, he tries to win back Yuuri's trust by celebrating Yuuri's visit, though the plan backfires when his sister returns instead. By the end of the anime, he has given up his power struggles, and instead becomes a faithful noble willing to fight and protect the Maoh against Souske's armies.

He has an advisor, Raven, who is a childhood friend of his and Cecilie. Raven was also responsible for carrying out most of Stoffel's plans. Stoffel's favourite food is sauteed Neguroki no Mayakishi.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Unshou Ishizuka]]

*'''Voice actor:''' [[Terry Roberts]]

[[Image:Greta.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Greta]]

====Greta====

Greta is the adopted human daughter of Yuuri and Wolfram. At first she tried to kill Yuuri by posing as his illegitimate daughter since she wanted people to like her and believed she would achieve this by murdering the Maou. Not much later Yuri forgives and adopts her. Wolfram also adopts Greta, reasoning that as Yuuri's fiancé he is also Greta's parent. She also meets her real mother at one point, but doesn't know who she is and isn't told so either.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Motoko Kumai]]

*'''Voice Actor:''' [[Rebecca Frostadt]]

====Gisela====

She is the adopted daughter of Günter and was a close friend of Julia von Winncot. She is usually sweet and caring, but is completely sergeant-like when it comes to work. Not surprisingly, this earned her the nickname "Sergeant". During these moments, she is feared by Dorcas, Keenan, Wolfram and many others. A military physician, she was with Julia when she died on the battlefield.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Hiroko Taguchi]]

*'''Voice Actor:''' [[Mia Bradly]]

====Bob====

The Maoh of Earth. A businessman who owns several prosperous companies and is even called "the Maou in the business world" and "The Mazoku who looks like a movie star" by Hamano Jennifer. He met Yuuri and his brother when Yuuri was a little child and even saved them from some bullies. He is the keeper of the fourth box, which is hidden on earth.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Takaya Hashi]]

====Jose Rodriguez====

Associate of the Maoh of Earth and also of Conrad. He lives on earth and transported the Great Sage's soul (who ended up being Ken) to Japan at the same time Conrad transported Julia's. He became Ken's pediatrician when Ken was younger and began to remember his previous lives. Later on he is seen working for the Maou of Earth.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Keiji Fujiwara]]

[[Image:Shouri.jpg|thumb|140px|right|Shouri Shibuya]]

====Shouri Shibuya====

''(渋谷勝利|Shibuya Shouri)''

Yuuri's older brother who is apparently a genius, likes to play dating sims and is very protective of Yuuri. He is to become Bob's successor as the Maoh of Earth. Often caring a cold attitude, he did not welcome having Wolfram and the others in his house. He seems especially distasteful to Conrad, and makes a point of demanding that Conrad returns his clothes to him properly cleaned (since the two of them are about the same build, Jennifer usually lends Shouri's clothing to Conrad). Shouri eventually goes to Shin Makoku as well where he learns to use the powerful maryoku he possesses.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Katsuyuki Konishi]]

[[Image:Kkmmomdad.jpg|thumb|140px|left|Shoma and Miko Shibuya]]

====Miko Shibuya====

''((渋谷美子|Shibuya Miko) a.k.a "[[Yokohama|Hama]] no Jennifer" (Jennifer of Yokohama))''

Yuuri and Shouri's human mother. She has known about Yuuri becoming Maoh since before Yuuri was born but didn't tell him. She is very energetic, loves fantasy and has a big imagination. (Example: When she was first told that Shoma was a Mazoku, she thought he had been born with wings...) Also Miko wanted to have a girl, so when Yuri was young she let his hair grow long and had him dress in girls' clothes. Through the series little is learned about her, but she is known to be an excellent fencer, always ready and willing to defend her family. She likes to be called "Jennifer".

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Yumi Kakazu]]

*'''Voice Actor:''' [[Dorothy Elias-Fahn]]

====Shoma Shibuya====

''(渋谷勝馬|Shibuya Shoma)''

Yuuri and Shouri's father. He is a Mazoku from Earth. He originally knew about Yuuri becoming Maoh when he met with Conrad shortly after Conrad came to Earth. Shoma was originally angered by Conrad's cold attitude, and told him to never let his son see that unsmiling face. Conrad takes those words to heart, and later grows to become the 'smiling godfather' Yuri often sees. Shoma is much more soft-spoken than his wife.

*'''Seiyu:''' [[Kōji Tsujitani]]

*'''Voice Actor:''' [[Joe Cappelletti]]

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====Morgif====

The Demon sword which can only be handled by the Maoh. Yuuri set out on a journey to find it and since then Yuuri takes him (although reluctantly) with him on most adventures. Morgif originally had a jewel on its 'forehead', and it served as the source of his power. It fell out, however, and Yuuri gave it to Josak. The jewel isn't returned until Morgif had to fight the Holy Sword. However, even without it, Morgif has its own abilities. Although a sword, Morgif also has his own personality; it can communicate through moaning noises, and has an interest in girls - much to Yuuri's embarrassment.

[[Image:Morgif.jpg|thumb|500px|left|Morgif]]

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==Media==

=== Light novels ===

The novels are currently serialized in Kadokawa's Beans Collection.

;Main Story:

* Kyou Kara MA no Tsuku Jiyuugyou! (ISBN 4-04-445201-6)

* Kondo wa MA no Tsuku Saishuu Heiki! (ISBN 4-04-445202-4)

* Konya wa MA no Tsuku Daidassou! (ISBN 4-04-445203-2)

* Ashita wa MA no Tsuku Kaze ga Fuku! (ISBN 4-04-445204-0)

* Kitto MA no Tsuku Taiyou ga Noboru! (ISBN 4-04-445206-7)

* Itsu ka MA no tsuku Yuugure ni! (ISBN 4-04-445207-5)

* Ten ni MA no Tsuku Yuki ga Mau! (ISBN 4-04-445208-3)

* Chi ni wa MA no Tsuku Hoshi ga Furu! (ISBN 4-04-445209-1)

* Mezase MA no Tsuku Umi no Hate! (ISBN 4-04-445211-3)

* Kore ga MA no Tsuku Daiippo! (ISBN 4-04-445213-X)

* Yagate MA no Tsuku Uta ni Naru! (ISBN 4-04-445214-8)

* Takara wa MA no tsuku Tsuchi no Naka! (ISBN 4-04-445215-6)

* Hako wa MA no tsuku Mizu no Soko! (ISBN 4-04-445216-4)

;Side Stories:

* Kakka to MA no Tsuku TOSA Nikki!? (ISBN 4-04-445205-9)

* Musuko wa MA no Tsuku Jiyuugyou!? (ISBN 4-04-445212-1)

* Ojousama to wa Kari no Sugata! (ISBN 4-04-445210-5)

* Kyou Kara MAou!? (ISBN 4-04-445217-2-C0193)

=== Anime ===

;Opening theme:

# ''Hateshinaku Tooi Sora ni'' (果てしなく遠い空に) ''In the Endlessly distant Sky'' by The Stand Up

;Closing themes

#''Suteki no Shiwase'' (ステキな幸せ) ''Cute Happiness'' by The Stand Up (episodes 1-39)

#''Arigatou~'' (ありがとう～)"Thank You" by BON'z (episodes 40-78)

The anime series was produced by [[Studio Deen]] and aired across Japan on [[NHK]] and the anime television network, [[Animax]]. It is licensed and distributed across North America by [[Geneon|Geneon Entertainment]] under the title, ''Kyou Kara Maoh! - God (?) Save Our King!''

=== Manga ===

The manga is currently serialized in ASUKA, a monthly manga magazine. Its production started in July 2005. Volume 3 is available as of April 26, 2007.

* Kyou Kara MA no Tsuku Jiyuugyou! (ISBN 4-04-853912-4)

=== Drama CDs ===

* Kondo wa MA no Tsuku Saishuu Heiki!

* Konya wa MA no Tsuku Daidassou!

* Ashita wa MA no Tsuku Kaze ga Fuku!

=== OVA ===

April 7th 2007, Kyou Kara Maoh became an OVA "今日からマ王！R" which is scheduled to be released on 26/10/2007 in Japan.

== External links ==

*[http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/mao/ Official (NHK) website] {{ja icon}}

*[http://www.kyokaramaoh.com/ Official (Geneon) website]

*[http://www.maru-ma.com/ Official manga site] {{ja icon}}

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