Postscript

Thank you so much for reading the first volume of Demon Lord, Retry! I’m the author, Kurone Kanzaki. This piece was published before, but thanks to the anime adaptation, we have re-published it with new skin. I never thought I’d be the one “retrying” things in the real world. It’s all because of that heinous Demon Lord...!

In the story, the Demon Lord gains influence really quickly, drawing in everyone around him. In real life, this story is kind of doing the same thing. First, winning the 5^th Web Novel Award, then getting a publication. After that, a manga adaptation, and now an anime adaptation. It’s incredible. I had never dreamed that the story would be aired on TV after less than a year on the market. At the moment, I’m just staying busy doing all sorts of work.

There’s something wonderful about the characters and world I’ve created being brought to life in the real world. Come to think of it... Are we sure we can air this thing full of weirdos to the general public...? Yes! (‘Cuz I said so.)

So, once it airs, I would love to have you check out the anime. This past year was really dense for me, like I was swimming in Calpico concentrate. I experienced so many things I never thought I would, and I’ve learned so much in that time, too. I have a vague feeling that I’ll keep learning all sorts of things little by little for the rest of my years. I’m going at a tortoise’s pace, but I would love to have you along for the ride.

All of my thanks to the people who’ve made this new edition possible. I’ll be doing my best to meet your expectations.

And finally...

Once upon a time, I created a utopia with a bunch of friends. I lived a second life there, all over again. Those golden days have left me with a story, which now allows me to live a third life, it seems. I hope this story will be a fresh breath of life to somebody.