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An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride

  • 2024
  • Ended
  • Animation · Action & Adventure · Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • ~24m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 7.2/10

Zagan might be the most feared evil sorcerer, but when it comes to social interactions, he's the most inept. All those days studying the dark arts won't help him when he falls in love at first sight with Nephelia, the beautiful elven slave, and spends his entire fortune to purchase her. With no clue how to talk to each other, the awkward arrangement for a bumbling sorcerer and timid elf begins.

Latest: Season 1 · 2024

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Zagan, who falls in love at first sight with the elf Nephilia at an auction and uses his entire fortune to buy her. The series focuses on the pair's awkward attempts to connect as Zagan, who is powerful but clueless in social situations, tries to express his feelings while Nephilia initially fears she'll be killed. Over the season, they navigate their relationship, build a found family that includes an adoptive daughter, and gradually grow closer.

  1. E1. First Love Is like a Nasty Disease That Everyone Catches Once

    Apr 5, 2024 · 24m

    The death of an Archdemon sends waves throughout the world of sorcerers. As his estate is auctioned off, an elf woman goes up for sale, and the sorcerer Zagan is stricken with love at first sight.

  2. E2. First Love with Social Anxiety Tastes a Lot Like Moldy Bread

    Apr 12, 2024 · 24m

    After a very bland breakfast, Zagan realizes he has no idea what people normally eat. Nephy offers to make him a homecooked meal, and the two set off to buy ingredients from a nearby town. However, financial troubles and highwaymen prevent smooth travel.

  3. E3. The Quieter They Are, the Devastatingly Scarier They Are When Mad

    Apr 19, 2024 · 24m

    Chastille and several other Angelic Knights assault Zagan's castle, but he's unwilling to start stacking up bodies with Nephy around. When his hesitation puts him in danger, Nephy unleashes her own power to save him.

  4. E4. When an Archdemon Offers You Anything, You're Better Off Saying No

    Apr 26, 2024 · 24m

    In an effort to give Nephy power she has some control over, Zagan takes her on as an apprentice. However, after a meeting with the 12 remaining Archdemons, he begins to doubt whether he can give her a normal life.

  5. E5. Heartbreak Can Be Literally, Physically Painful

    May 3, 2024 · 24m

    Devastated and alone, Nephy is found by the people of Kianoides and comforted by Chastille and Manuela. Just as Nephy steels her resolve and decides to return to Zagan, she's spirited away by magic from an unknown source.

  6. E6. If You're an Archdemon, You're Almost Obligated to Act Outrageously

    May 10, 2024 · 24m

    Zagan has arrived to face Barbatos and save Nephy. He brings the full power of an Archdemon to the clash. However, interacting with Barbatos' spell circles has an unexpected effect.

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