The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Myōjin Katō and Sayasakura Mizuno's The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody (Shijō Saikyō no Daimaō, Murabito A ni Tensei Suru or The Greatest Mao Is Reborn to Get Friends) light novel series has released two new character promotional video before the start of the anime's next story arc - "Ancient Arc." The PVs focus on Alvarto Exex and Lizer Bellphoenix, two of the "Four Heavenly Kings" who fight as generals in the army of Demon King Varvatos.
Yen Press publishes the novel series in English, and describes the story as:
In his past life, he was known as Demon Lord Varvatos, an all-powerful magic user and ruler. But he was lonely after the loss of his friends and loved ones during his rise to power, so in his dying moments, Varvatos cast a reincarnation spell so that he'd get a second chance at just being a normal guy. At first it looks like that's going to work – he's reborn thousands of years later as villager Ard. Unfortunately for him, his memories are still intact and he's not aware just how much has been lost over the time he spent not existing, and it looks like that's going to cost him his normal life.
The opening theme song titled, "Be My Friend!!!" is performed by Ayaka Ohashi, who also voices the character Sylphy.
The ending theme song titled, "reincarnation" is performed by ChouCho.
The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody premiered on April 6, 2022. The "Ancient Arc" begins in Episode 9 on June 1.
ALVARTO PV:
LIZER PV:
MAIN CAST:
Toshinari Fukamachi as Ard Meteor / Rie Takahashi as Ard (Young)
Wakana Maruoka as Ireena Litz de Olhyde / Hina Yomiya as Ginny Fin de Salvan
Ayaka Ohashi as Sylphy Marheaven / Mie Sonozaki as Olivia vel Vine
ADDITIONAL CAST:
Kōhei Amasaki as Varvatos / Yuki Kaida as Lydia Beginsgate
Yui Ogura as Verda El Hazard / Takehito Koyasu as Alvarto Exex
Kenta Miyake as Lizer Bellphoenix
Mirai Minato is directing the anime at studios SILVER LINK and BLADE. Takayuki Noguchi is adapting Sao Mizuno's character designs for animation.
Yūshi Ibe is the assistant director. Michiko Yokote is handling series composition. Yoshihiro Watanabe is handling sub-character design. Mahiru Shinya and Azusa Gasai are in charge of design works. Yūya Yoshiyama is the art director. Hiroshi Yoshikawa is handling the art setting. Haruko Nobori is in charge of color design. Atsushi Satō is the cinematographer. Makoto Endo is the 3D director. Yūji Kondо̄ is the editor. Takeshi Nakatsuka is composing the music at Lantis. Noriyoshi Konuma is the sound director.
KEY VISUAL:
In his past life, he was known as Demon Lord Varvatos, an all-powerful magic user and ruler. But he was lonely after the loss of his friends and loved ones during his rise to power, so in his dying moments, Varvatos cast a reincarnation spell so that he'd get a second chance at just being a normal guy. At first it looks like that's going to work – he's reborn thousands of years later as villager Ard. Unfortunately for him, his memories are still intact and he's not aware just how much has been lost over the time he spent not existing, and it looks like that's going to cost him his normal life.