An anime adaptation of Daigo Murasaki’s cyberpunk fantasy light novel, Demon Lord 2099, released under Kadokawa’s light novel imprint Fantasia Bunko, is in development.
During the Aniplex booth at AnimeJapan 2023, the announcement was revealed at the ANIPLEX TIMES stage event. Aniplex released a key visual but provided no other information on the series.
Demon Lord 2099 Key Visual
The novel’s artist Kureta also made a teaser image public along with the announcement.
Out of 1,056 submissions for the 33rd Fantasia Taisho, the novel won the Grand Prize. The imprint has so far published two volumes, and a third book is in the works.
Demon Lord 2099 Plot
Accordingly, Yen Press has licensed the first volume of the book for publication in English. It’s titled “The Cyberpunk Metropolis Shinjuku” and describes the story as:
“A massive city-state bedecked with neon signs, towering buildings, and the newest cutting-edge technology.” The fabled Demon Lord Veltol, whose second appearance has been five centuries in the making, is here in the year 2099 of the Fused Era.
However, this environment differs greatly from the one he conquered years ago because magic and engineering have combined to propel civilization to astounding, unheard-of heights. Make no mistake, vetol may only remember as a historical footnote. He will be the one to inherit this innovative planet!”
Demon Lord 2099 Manga
Daigo Murasaki authored Demon Lord 2099, distributed by the Fantasia Bunko imprint of KADOKAWA. The film won the 33rd Fantasia Award in the Alternative Dimension category. Two volumes published in 2021 presently exist.
In January 2021, Fujimi Shobo’s Fujimi Fantasia Bunko label released the first edition of The Demon Lord 2099 light novel. In November 2021, Kadokawa Shoten’s Shonen Ace Plus started serializing Kiiro Akashiro’s manga version of the story.
However, the novel’s author said “I am the one who is most surprised by the news of this anime adaptation, I hope you will share with me the happiness of having a world that I have written as I please made into an anime! I hope you will continue to support Veltol and his team on their journey, along with the original novel of ‘Demon Lord 2099’!”
Satoshi Hino (Ainz Ooal Gown in Overlord) and Miku Ito (Miku Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets) were cast as Demon Lord Veltol and Machina Soleige, respectively, in the novel’s trailer, which was published in January 2021.
In conclusion, the announcement of the Demon Lord 2099 anime update has ignited a firestorm of excitement among fans worldwide. With its compelling narrative, striking visuals, and talented cast, Demon Lord 2099 promises to be an unforgettable journey into the realm of cyberpunk fantasy.
Frequently Asked Question
1. When will the Demon Lord 2099 anime be released?
The release date for the Demon Lord 2099 anime remains unannounced.
2. How many volumes of the light novel are available?
Currently, there are two volumes of the Demon Lord 2099 light novel, with a third volume in the works.
3. Is the manga available in English?
As of now, there is no official English release of the manga. Fans eagerly await any news regarding an English translation.
Source: Aniplex AnimeJapan 2023 stage event, Demon Lord 2099 anime’s website
