Demon Lord, Retry! - Recommendations

Alt title: Maou-sama, Retry!

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How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord

An elite but socially-stunted gamer finds himself in another world, inhabiting the body of his character Diablo. But despite his powers, his awkwardness keeps getting in the way–so he decides to pretend to be a Demon Lord and soon finds himself with a pair of slaves: a well-endowed elf and a cat girl. Together, they struggle with everything from interpersonal relationships to diabolical beast battles!

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KiritoTheAnimeFan KiritoTheAnimeFan says...

If you liked one, you will surely like another. Gamer that was playing as an demon lord, spawned into another world. Both are surely very alike.

ThatGuyDava ThatGuyDava says...

both have a gamer as the mc who is sucked into the world and is overpowered. both have female companions.

Flamyko Flamyko says...

so similar that you need absolutely watch both of them. (can I say so similar again:)

JustSomeCreep JustSomeCreep says...

They are both steaming piles of garbage cashing in on the combination of overpowered protagonists in a strange world. Yet, there is something to be said for a show that gives you everything you want in fantasy land. Enjoy in moderation :)

darkzwizard85 darkzwizard85 says...

Premise is similar in the sense that both MCs are summoned into another world as an OP demon lord with its own tag of harem. Both are relatively light-hearted. 

mesanator mesanator says...

both MC are summoned into a fantasy world that is apparently based on their belowed mmorpg. Both MC main quest is apparently to find a way to return home. So basically same story.

Phantomorph Phantomorph says...

It's like the same thing but different. Like steak from different steakhouses. They have the things that are good and the things that are bad, but depending on what you are feeling one can be better than the other and vice versa.

henrymcdo henrymcdo says...

I like both, but it would be much better if they'll continue for a bit longer. OP players makes more sense and ideal protagonist than a weaker but cannot be beaten by stronger opponents and eventually manage to win.

Shubhamraj Shubhamraj says...

Demon lord retry and how NOT to summon a demon lord are similar in many ways and also different in many ways at a same time.

You are going to enjoy both animes and also I have finished both of there light novels.

I'm just waiting for there 2nd season.

Tazos Tazos says...

They are both similar anime, however demon lord, retry is a little more serious than how not to summon a demon lord

Mistfall Mistfall says...

Very similar concep - gamer isekaied in game world with some differences, overpowered, with harem.

C0ld C0ld says...

If you liked one, you will surely like another. Gamer that was playing as an demon lord, spawned into another world. Both are surely very alike.

Overlord

Overlord

On the night his favorite MMORPG is scheduled to be shut down, veteran player Momonga stays logged in until the clock hits zero. The screen goes dark for only a few moments before he finds himself completely immersed in the online world of Yggdrasil. Left with all of his character’s devastating powers, total dominion over his loyal NPCs, and nothing better to do… Momonga decides to try his hand at taking over the world. All the hours he’s spent grinding and dungeon crawling have certainly paid off, and as he tests his strength on local rogues and legendary beasts he comes to realize that not one opponent can stand against his might. Embracing his new identity as the fearsome mage Ainz Ooal Gown, Momonga continues his search for bigger, badder adversaries. Leaving the people of Yggdrasil to wonder who exactly is trapped with who?

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Crua9 Crua9 says...

By ep 4 Demon Lord, Retry! he starts to bring his servents to where he is at. Like Overlord, he even has them gather info vs killing everything.

Demon Lord, Retry! is basically a knockoff and cheaper version of Overlord

mesanator mesanator says...

both stories start with the same premise: the MC favorite mmo shuts down at midnight and gets someone summoned to a fantasy world that is seemingly based on that mmo. Without going to much into spoiler, this is where stories probably divert as overlord leads the MC down the path of being an anti hero while demon lord retry still keeps the MC humanity and humility. 

Mistfall Mistfall says...

Very similar concept of gamer put in his game world where he is owerpowered leader. In both series main character fears there might be somene powerful and looks to protect himself.

DarwinsGame DarwinsGame says...

Both are video-game based iseki with overpowered protagonists that find themselves in highly uncomfortable situations on the regular. 

WolfgangHype WolfgangHype says...

Depends what you are looking for, but both have Isekai into a game world as a powerful character. Underlings that are of dubious morality, and game mechanics applied to the world.

Demon Lord, Retry however is a much lighter and laid back tone. Drama and suspense are lot lower than Overlord which goes for a more gritty take.

Overlord III

Overlord III

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SQUIGERINO SQUIGERINO says...

Both transfured into thair Videogame characters bodies on the "shutdown" of the games servers, Both overpowed Af, both Pretty good anime (though the abilities function differently)

Tankdan1003 Tankdan1003 says...

Both the anime is about magic and about demons. they both are similar and I strongly recommend this!

Codedpast Codedpast says...

Both give the aspect of the "bad guy" being the main charactor,in a fantasy world. very similar. i can not see one being liked and not the other.

IzumiSam99 IzumiSam99 says...

Both Overlord III and Demon Lord Retry! has a similar isekai-plot with strong OP MCs. In many ways Ains is very similar to Kunai, using their character as a shield to mask their true self. Though Overlord has a larger fanbase, I have no doubt that Demon Lord Retry! is on a path to be a very strong franchise.

Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody

Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody

"Satou," aka Ichiro Suzuki is a programmer in the middle of a death march. He was supposed to be taking a nap but somehow wakes up in another world... What lies before him is what looks like the menu screen of the game he was working before his nap. He’s at a complete beginner stage at level 1. However, he had three “Meteor Showers” which could level a whole map. Suddenly, a whole group of lizardmen appears in front of him. In order to survive, Satou uses Meteor Shower, his level jumped to 310 and he became extremely wealthy. Whether it be dream or reality, Satou’s journey was now beginning.

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Mistfall Mistfall says...

Both series has overpowered hero isekaied into their gameworld. In both hero build harem of followers who are in awe of his power. And in both hero lack any true opposition.

DarwinsGame DarwinsGame says...

Both are Isekai and feature a fairly overpowered protagonist, as well as plenty of humor and lewd jokes

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest - Omnibus: The Great Orcus Labyrinth

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest - Omnibus: The Great Orcus Labyrinth

A look back at the trials and tribulations Hajime faced in the dire abyss of the Great Orcus Labyrinth.

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Mwood2015 Mwood2015 says...

both op mc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reikenzan: Hoshikuzu-tachi no Utage

Reikenzan: Hoshikuzu-tachi no Utage

A comet falling will bring about a great calamity, and in order to choose a child fated by the falling comet, the family of the "Reiken" clan with a long storied history is once again resuming its entrance examination process to find disciples. The protagonist Lu Wang, who possesses a special soul that is only available once in a thousand years, decides to take the exam, and he starts down the path toward becoming an exceptional sage.

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gurrenm3 gurrenm3 says...

Both are lighthearted with super powerful main characters. They have action and adventure as well. They also both share the "empire building" aspect. Reikenzan isn't Isekai like Demon Lord Retry, and has a stronger focus on the MC training to become better

The Misfit of Demon King Academy

The Misfit of Demon King Academy

Anos Voldigord was a tyrannical Demon King that eradicated humans, spirits, and even the gods, but became bored of eternal warfare and reincarnated with dreams of a peaceful world. However, what awaited him in reincarnation after 2000 years were descendants who became too weak after being accustomed to peace, and all sorts of magic that deteriorated to the extreme. Anos enters Demon King Academy that gathers and educates those who are viewed as the reincarnation of the Demon King, but the academy could not see through his true powers and ends up branding him as a misfit!

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conner123045 conner123045 says...

This is also about an overpowered character who gets called a demon lord for being so strong I recomend it just beceuse I enjoyed both animie if you like anime with Overpowered characters this is an animie for you

Skeleton Knight in Another World

Skeleton Knight in Another World

When Arc wakes up, he discovers that he has been transported to another world in the body of the character he was playing in an MMO. Looking like a suit of armor on the outside and a skeleton on the inside, he is the Skeleton Knight. If his identity is discovered, he could be mistaken for a monster and become a target! Arc decides to spend his time as a mercenary so as not to attract attention to himself. However, he's not the kind of man who can stand idly by when he witnesses evil acts take place right before his eyes! This isekai fantasy series about the Skeleton Knight's unintentional quest to make the world a better place has arrived!!

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HiruNapyeer HiruNapyeer says...

Both anime are isekai with overpowered protagonist, who ended up in another world stucked in a body of their game character. Both gain a harem and use their powers to make the world better place.

Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy

Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy

Makoto Misumi is an ordinary high school boy summoned to an alternate world as a brave warrior. Unfortunately, the goddess of the world said with disdain, "Your face is ugly," stripped him of his title, and banished him to the outermost fringes of the wilderness. While wandering the wilderness, Makoto encountered dragons, spiders, orcs, dwarves, and all sorts of other non-human species. Due to differences in the environment from his home world, Makoto now exhibits extraordinary powers in magic and combat. Thus, he survives on this world while dealing with various encounters. The curtain rises on the alternate-world social reform fantasy of a boy forsaken by gods and humans.

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Meizzey Meizzey says...

Both are quite funny and are connected to the demons/demi humans.

Both MCs are OP and are basically humans though.

The Rising of the Shield Hero

The Rising of the Shield Hero

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

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1AngryTurtle 1AngryTurtle says...

More serious than some series, but extremely engaging, and easy to get into. It has some darker elements, but not overwhelmed by them. The animation is also excellent, and the story very well done. I highly recommend it.