Maô 2099

The premise-a demon lord reborn in a dystopian future-is engaging, and the neon-drenched cityscape provides a vivid backdrop for the chaos that ensues.

That said, the story doesn't break much new ground. While the protagonist's struggle between their demonic nature and newfound humanity has potential, the narrative sometimes leans too heavily on tropes from both the isekai and cyberpunk genres. The supporting cast, though colorful, often feels underdeveloped, especially the hero, who had a cool, intriguing presence but frustratingly little screen time. More focus on his dynamic with the demon lord could have added depth to the conflict.

Visually, the anime shines, with sleek character designs and a striking contrast between arcane magic and futuristic tech. The soundtrack complements the tone well.

Overall, Demon Lord 2099 is an entertaining ride with enough style and energy to keep viewers hooked, even if it doesn't fully capitalize on its intriguing premise. Worth a watch for fans of either genre, but don't expect a masterpiece.

This is a beautiful anime. The music, character development, relationship developments, even just the setting is all perfect. I very much cannot describe it in a better way than saying it truly is a masterpiece. I love this show and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to see a great and entertaining show with good action/humor and absolutely beautiful character relationship. I pray that this series continues, there is so much they can do, but I would be perfectly fine with it was ended after season 1. I have watched the available English dub episodes three times already over 1 weekend. 10 stars-highly recommend!!

This show offers a unique twist on the isekai genre. Waking up 500 years later, the Demon King now finds himself in a much more advanced country than when he left. Struggling to adapt to this new world, he slowly learns to live again, learning to cope with technological and magical advances. This show has some of the best scifi world-building there is in anime (imo), with an interesting plot and fleshed out side characters. The cherry on top is the good animation which especially shines when it comes to fight scenes. If you like magic and cyberpunk settings, this show is for you. The sound design also adds to the already superb atmoshpere and vibe. Looking forward to the new episodes.