English Dub Review: Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero “Beware the Glasses Girl”

Overview

What exactly does a retired hero do all day? The Demon Lord is on the case! But Zenia isn’t thrilled her boss is still traipsing around the world of humans…

Our Take

Curious about Max’s daily activities, the Demon Lord disguises himself as a voluptuous schoolgirl and follows him around. To his disappointment, Max spends his days drinking and playing with local children. When some thugs begin to beat Max and he refuses to fight back, the Demon Lord intervenes and puts them to sleep, reluctantly gaining respect for Max’s self-control. Meanwhile, Zenia, the Demon Lord’s servant, tracks him down after his three-day absence, only to be confused by the Demon Lord’s efforts to help Max. After deciding that killing Max is the best course of action, Zenia attacks him but is quickly defeated.

Despite being drenched in sweat, Zenia takes a shower in Max’s apartment while the Demon Lord goes shopping. After accidentally becoming drunk, Zenia attacks Max again, leading to a chaotic fight that spills outside. Before the situation escalates, Zenia is arrested, but Max manages to clear things up with the police. Rather than leaving, Zenia decides to rent the apartment next door, much to Max’s exasperation. Meanwhile, Someone from Max’s past becomes suspicious after seeing footage of Zenia’s drunk naked rampage streaming online…

Overall, this episode continues to deliver on its comedic elements, even if the pacing feels a bit uneven. The interactions between Max, the Demon Lord, and Zenia add to the satire, with the Demon Lord’s obsession with Max leading to increasingly wacky situations. While the show doesn’t take itself too seriously, the growing bond between Max and the Demon Lord adds a layer of depth to the humor, and I hope it keeps going because it’s certainly not boring.